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Aragorn II Elessar 4 years ago

Loki, the god of deception, nice touch

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Parmeisan 4 years ago

I had to go looking for this comment. I knew *somebody* must have pointed out the appropriateness of that name.

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3ke 4 years ago

Great Danes are awesome

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Naomi Cline 4 years ago

Danes are wonderful dogs!! No matter what the mix is.

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Sue Knerl 4 years ago

You could ride that dog.

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Kelly Hartle 4 years ago

Appropriately named—Loki the trickster got you!

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Mike Rodrick 4 years ago

Loki? Cool name!

1point

Tim Skeens 4 years ago

You should ride him

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Ash WolfGang 4 years ago

yeah my dog fox was a grey Pom-chi ( Pomeranian Chihuahua) now he has a brown, grey, white fur coat.

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Jo Johannsen 3 years ago

Loki the trickster. 😍

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Mindy Eveleth Janiske 3 years ago

yeah well they tried. LOL

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Marta Fleter 3 years ago

Well 45 he is... but kg not lbs 🤣

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Liz Sahlin 4 years ago

Loki is just as beautiful as any GD, don’t the the mix subtracted anything, just added.😊

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Carol Calhoun 4 years ago

Who cares? Once you fall in love it doesn’t really matter

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Nushatu Blueclaw 4 years ago

Similar to my mom's dog they said 45 max and now he 90 pounds a tad great Dane in him

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Angelina Sanger 4 years ago

Same!!!

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Angelina Sanger 4 years ago

Same!!!!

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sharron lynn parsons 4 years ago

What did you pay, for the big boy ? should have adopted at a shelter !!!

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Caryl Cole 4 years ago

Beautiful...

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William Pitre 4 years ago

Yes he is but that is a big dog for such a mini hooman.

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Dutch VanZandt 4 years ago

Pony sized! (I am not suggesting people sit on/ride their large dogs... it's very bad for their back)

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Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

Who are they?

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Kat Rogers 4 years ago

Get THAT PUPPER A Saddle!

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Roberta Oden 4 years ago

Daughter is fostering a 'hound mix' right now. They say over a year... I'm thinking 9 months at the most. And at least 65-70 pounds. He looks a LOT like this!

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katboxjanitor 4 years ago

Gorgeous wee puppy!

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Ana M 4 years ago

Gorgeous!

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CR Harvey 4 years ago

Oof, what a dog.

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Robert Greisberg 4 years ago

He maybe one day will safe your life.

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Teresa Groth 4 years ago

Well it is a large drain on the budget, but what a wonderful gift He is for you!

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Lennyn Arndt 4 years ago

Wow. He is SO CUTE.

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Wilma Sliwiak 4 years ago

🤣🤣

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Faith Nicole 4 years ago

Such a beautiful dog he is though ♡

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Ayli Nickerson 4 years ago

i have a great dane. the only bad this is the hundreds of gallons of drool

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Gitta Landgraf 4 years ago

PLEASE! LOVE HIM NEVERTHELESS!

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Astrid Arzate 4 years ago

We do!!! <3 I knew when his paws were big, that he’d eventually grow into his head. He’s a very good boy.

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Diana Jean Mungcal 4 years ago

Nope. He's a horse.

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Claire Armstrong 4 years ago

Can you imagine the owners face as he started growing lol! The looks of shock and horror as he just grows and grows and grows and grows and so on lol

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Jane Whelan 4 years ago

Gorgeous!

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Melody Barnoski 4 years ago

Wowzers! He is handsome!

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Mary Ann Whitehurst 4 years ago

He is beautiful!

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Shelly Wilsey 4 years ago

Looks like a ridgeback to me

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Up All Night 4 years ago

That's a giant lanky ridgeback then

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Sharon Madsen 4 years ago

And he's gorgeous!

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Pippa Runs 4 years ago

He’s gorgeous!

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Jo B. Ventura Gurule 4 years ago

Pretty boy!

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Mary Jaye 4 years ago

how much does that guy eat???

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Kaitlyn Carter 4 years ago

Looks like a pit/Dane mix

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Jann Mulac 4 years ago

Great Dane and Rhodesian Ridgeback (a large hound)...

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Rebecca Bucholtz 4 years ago

But gorgeous!

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Terri Smith 4 years ago

Great Danes are awesome family members. So much more to love!

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Elaine Connelly 4 years ago

Good boi

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Joan 4 years ago

It's the all the love that makes them grow!

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Luisa Vasconcelos 4 years ago

This is not a dog, it's a poney.

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RayneBeau Montgomery 4 years ago

Divine

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Jo Johannsen 4 years ago

Might be only 45 lbs on the Moon? Maybe? 😊

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Nikki D 4 years ago

Stunning! I hope he's an indoor dog. Danes are not happy away from their families. What a beautiful boy!

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Danielle Deibler 4 years ago

Glad you kept him! So many people would have been overwhelmed by his size. What a beauty!

0points

April Grantham 4 years ago

gorgeous and definitely has the dane in em

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Jo Choto 4 years ago

A majestic beast!

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Andres Tejeda 4 years ago

looks like a giant greyhound.

85points

“It happens all the time!” said Antonio Diaz about puppers growing up into dogs of a seemingly completely different breed. The K9 dog trainer gives a few reasons for this. First, “people aren’t doing their research on the breeder.” Second, “a low price on a 'purebred dog' blinds some of us, and you get caught in a scam.” If it’s too good to be true, “you know the rest,” explained Antonio.

Antonio believes that most of these dogs “come from backyard breeders.” In order to avoid confusion later, people should “always ask to see the parents of the puppies AND previous litters.” He warns that if the parents “aren’t’ available, it’s a red flag and you should run.”

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Jo Choto 4 years ago

That's a nice border collie mix!

119points

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She was supposed to be a yorkshire. Turned out better than what we asked for

Lucas Figueira Report

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natie marie 4 years ago

You definatly upgraded

89points

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Jo Choto 4 years ago

Started off spaniel, finished up as Tramp, from Lady and the Tramp.

142points

Dogs tend to change their looks as they grow older. “They have an undercoat that grows as they get older. Different patterns and colors of fur start to develop and grow in.” As a result, your dog could literally transform his looks with time. “This is what happened with my own German shepherd. She was dark in her face as a puppy and got lighter as she aged,” said Antonio.

In fact, it happens in humans too. “Young children can have blonde hair and end up being brunet as adults. Our eye colors sometimes change too.”

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The shelter said boxer mix. After doing Wisdom Panel, we found out he's 50% American Staffordshire Terrier, 12.5% Australian Shepherd, 12.5% Australian Cattle Dog, 12.5% Mastiff (😳) and 12.5% other. 77 lbs of good boy.

Sara Cady Report

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Mike Crow 4 years ago

What about the dog?

277points

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Laugh or not 4 years ago

Hello Darkness, my old friend. You are the cutest, in this Land.

191points

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Jo Choto 4 years ago

Until the corgi came along.

102points

#10

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My “purebred chihuahua”. The vet says 1/2 chihuahua and 1/2 yorkshire terrier. I love my dorkie chorkie

Heather Dean Report

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330points

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JessG 4 years ago

"Dorky chorkie" lol

118points

#11

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Lotus Flower 4 years ago

Thanks for loving her/him regardless. They look content.

109points

#12

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My handsome "maltese x fox terrier" boy. No idea what breeds are in there but he is amazing regardless

Laura Sheridan Report

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Dilly Millandry 4 years ago

That he's amazing is all that matters - and what dog isn't amazing?

92points

#13

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My “50 lb lab mix” grew into a sweet, beautiful 85 lb Rottweiler/boxer! Wouldn’t have her any other way. Pictured with my mom on her natural habitat (the lap).

Sarah Sullivan Report

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314points

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Dilly Millandry 4 years ago

When a dog comes from a shelter a lot of the time they are only guessing.

67points

#14

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Our ‘full blooded’ mini dachshund.

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Laugh or not 4 years ago

Love the tail, it is vibrating with Joy 😂

167points

#15

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Was told she was a shih tzu come to find she is a poodle jack russel mix.

Anna Eicher Report

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Jo Choto 4 years ago

She's 100 percent floof.

139points

#16

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Jo Choto 4 years ago

She's a Rottwiener.

176points

Laura Peña de Retamal Report

#17

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I was told he would be a small apartment dog, 4 years and 20 pounds later, still beautiful, still the Love of my life

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Dilly Millandry 4 years ago

Really beautiful!

60points

#18

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Jo Choto 4 years ago

Half lab, half angry chihuahua.

215points

Rudi Isang Cornels Report

#19

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This guy was supposed to be a mix between an mini-pincher and a jack russel terrier. He now weighs more than 11kg

Final score:

266points

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Janine B. 4 years ago

OMG! What a cutie!!! 😍

87points

#20

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Jo Choto 4 years ago

How could you be disappointed though?

127points

#21

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I told my mom Bunni was a mini dachshund for Christmas now she is about 6-7 months old and 40 pounds lol. Merry Christmas mommy dearest lmao she loves her more then ever though so she is her mini dachshund on steroids lol

Liz Brown Report

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Rissie 4 years ago (edited)

How in this world can this dog ever be mistaken for a mini dachshund? Even the puppies are very different :) 100 procent good girl, though :)

130points

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Daisy 4 years ago

Pretty markings :)

58points

#23

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This girl was supposed to be half Rottweiler, half German shepherd.
plot twist- her largest percentage is actually CHOW CHOW at 30%, and the rest a mix of Doberman, golden retriever, shepherd, Rottweiler, jack Russell terrier and super mutt.

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Janine B. 4 years ago

She's beautiful.

84points

#24

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Our Little Girl was speculated to be a Beagle mix. However, I don’t believe I’ve ever met a 70 lb Beagle mix before. But we love her, whatever she is!

Amanda Lee Report

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Felix Utterback 4 years ago

I don't know. I had a beagle/rotweiller mix growing up who was nearly 80 pounds

44points

#25

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Purebred Jack Russell. DNA tests have confirmed Chihuahua with some pomeranian, Jack Russell is 7th down the list of composite breeds next to great Dane

Rose Dulcie Report

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Jo Choto 4 years ago

He's 100 percent lovable derp.

116points

#26

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BrandX Nunya 4 years ago

I don't understand people referring to their dogs as "it"

308points

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Linda HS 4 years ago

Not with that face!

56points

#28

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The collie I got at the shelter he’s the best and I love him just as he is anyways!

Ashley Boch Report

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Dilly Millandry 4 years ago

Pretty markings. Though they love us no matter what we look like so we should do the same.

60points

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#29

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This old guy (who sadly had to be put to sleep at the age of seventeen last december), was supposed to be a teacup chihuahua

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Dilly Millandry 4 years ago

Aw, sad but that's not a bad age at all and he looks such a cutie.

76points

#30

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Half poodle, as confirmed by a DNA test

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Dilly Millandry 4 years ago (edited)

I never really understand why people mind what they are once they have them - unless it's for health reasons that they need to find out. They are just themselves - loving dogs. EDIT: for purposes of clarification I don't mean why do people choose a certain type of dog but why do they mind enough to get a dna test after they have them. Seems a waste of money.

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#31

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Was told he was a “Chiweenie”. What they didn’t say is that there was quite a bit of Italian Greyhound in there.

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Barbara Cochrane 4 years ago

Look at those long legs! How elegant.

11points

#32

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Corgi not, 100% lovely certainly.

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Jo Choto 4 years ago

Corghuahua.

11points

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We were told he was a pug mix when we got him at 4 pounds 6 ounces. We were told he would never get bigger than 20 pounds. Well turns out he is a lab mix and now weighs 40 pounds! And we love every ounce of him!

Colleen Brennan Report

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Linda HS 4 years ago

A pug? No way on this planet this doggo would be 'a pug mix'. The give away: his nose...Anyway 10/10 would boop the snot

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#34

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This is Bruce. He was supposed to be a Rottweiler/Sheppard mix. He stopped at like 50lbs but that’s ok. Little cuddle monster.

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Dilly Millandry 4 years ago

Those teeny ginger eyebrows! My dog has ginger eyebrows on a black face and they are huge!

7points

#35

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Supposed to be a Cane Corso (another kind of mastiff) we love her anyways

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Karmadillo 4 years ago

Is she part Scooby?

17points

#36

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Our “full blood black lab” and we were told we could get her papers, LOL ok.

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Chris Jones 4 years ago

Lovely dog anyway.

3points

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Michelle Chevalier 4 years ago

That's a big wiener!

11points

#38

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Rissie 4 years ago

Oh I see chihuahua in there, they do come with sweet faces too ;) (not just the little fisty ones that are adorable too)

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#39

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Sami 4 years ago

So beautiful!!

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#40

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My sweet “beagle” baby

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Dilly Millandry 4 years ago

Gorgeous though!

8points

#41

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My father-in-law's "Chihuahua"

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Magpie 4 years ago

Sorry this one made me laugh and spluttereerere my coffee :))))) Thank you :)

4points

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Julia Daxenbichler 4 years ago

This dog absolutely looks like a (border?) collie / shepherd mix!

10points

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djinnjeannie 4 years ago

Based on the eyes and some other similarities it’s possible that this person misheard/misunderstood Koolie

11points

#44

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“Rottweiler mix”
Aka Wheaten Terrier.

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JessG 4 years ago

Wtf, Rottweiler mix? Not even close

10points

#45

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This one was supposed to be a pitbull.... Sorry for the bad photo, she just won't stay still hehehe

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Linda HS 4 years ago

Nope!

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#46

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This is my "beagle"

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Carol Emory 4 years ago

That's your beagle blue tick mix

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“Beagle mix” 80lb, no beagle in his dna

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2BX 4 years ago

#31 and #45 need to chat, I think they have the same breeder

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WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago

Your own fault. Should have fed it more croissants.

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Roxy is a GSP/Aussie Shepherd mix. No really

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Kiss Army Premium 4 years ago

Roxy looks shocked by this!

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#50

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My chiweenie who is bigger than my weenie dog

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Hedwig 4 years ago

awwwww little floof

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Natalia Maciel 4 years ago

Adopt dont shop

50points

Katie 4 years ago

100% agree.... once the shelters are completely empty of animals waiting to me loved we can have the luxury of going to a breeder, but thousands of innocent animals are killed every day just because no one wants them.

16points

Noel Bovae 4 years ago

Agree. And spay/neuter the second they're old enough! And keep them up to date on their vaccines. I had a cat die last year that was completely avoidable. If i had kept her updated on her shots, she'd still be here. I f-ed up BIG TIME, and regret it every day of my life! Vaccines are literal lifesavers.

1point

Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

Those snobby people who buy pets from heartless, greedy breeders don't realize that the animals are inbred and will have many medical problems. It is not fair to those poor animals, and only those who support breeders are responsible for this cruelty.

0points

Laura Bauer 4 years ago

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Janine B. 4 years ago

I don't get why so many people want purebreed animals anyway. There are so many beautiful souls out there waiting for a family to share their love with.

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Natalie Blenkhorn 4 years ago

I love a mongrel!

13points

raiderhawg 4 years ago

We adopted a border collie (mix? I don't think she is.) from the pound last year. I knew what to expect from a border. She is a hyper, hyper girl and is smart. A dog like her would be absolutely miserable for a small apartment and would likely tear it up out of boredom (I suspect she came from an apartment, she was a little overweight, and still is a big time runner when you open the front door. Nobody claimed her as she may have been problematic for her original owner.) She has worn deep trails through her yard from all her running. Depending on your lifestyle, you want to choose a type of dog that fits. You might love a lazy breed more if you can't take them on frequent walks. Some types of dogs can handle children better than others, some are easier to train, some are prone to anxiety. Mongrels can be awesome but they are a grab bag of personality traits. Purebreds are generally way more predictable.

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Judy Goldin 4 years ago

I prefer a mutt. More intelligent and dogs should not be bought but got from the pound.

3points

Foock Auff 4 years ago

People who want pure-bred dogs should watch the Burt Kreischer stand-up bit -- turns out the purer the blood, the more health issues/cost to pet owners!! (Seriously, thousands of dollars in vet bills) That's what you get for in-breeding... Know your stuff before you get a pet :)

2points

Full Name 4 years ago

I've always heard purebreds were basically inbred genetic abominations, and that mongrels were healthier. That for sure works for humans so it makes sense.

2points

AY1984 4 years ago

I had specific reasons. Our first five dogs were rescues. I was not ready to get a husky with young kids. The only reason I agreed was because my in-law had the older siblings and I knew how ridiculously calm these ones were. We ended up with two and then we were looking to take one of the rescues the breeder had (they work with a rescue as well). Unfortunately she died as a result of previous abuse. They ended up taking back a littermate from our youngest because the owner couldn't care for him properly and rehomed him with us (it's amazing how unprepared people are for this breed of dog). Since I now know how best to train and work with huskies we will be looking more towards rescues going forward. I just had a view of a crazy dog and I was not ready to take on a rescued one for that reason.

2points

Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

I don't get it either, Janine. I have a question for you R L: why are those "reputable" breeders breeding these pets for? Isn't it for profit? What happens to mothers when they cannot conceive any more?

0points

Cathy Coyer 4 years ago

why not some of both?

0points

Yvette Huggins 4 years ago

AMEN SISTER!!!💖❤💚💙💜💛

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Laugh or not 4 years ago

The good things is that mixed breeds are usually in better health than purebreeds. And smarter. My grandparents had a mixed whatever who knew how to open the locked door with the key to run outside. He was so smart and had such a good sense of smell that hunters would ask to breed their hunting dogs with him. Added to the number of time he run away, his descendants are all over the place.

16points

Cathy Coyer 4 years ago

you know there's a surgery to prevent that.......

9points

Maria Rohlen 4 years ago

So you're not only a terrible owner, you're a part of the problem with unwanted dogs.

0points

Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

When you spay/neuter pets they are generally happier and healthier; reproduction takes a lot out of an animal (and human).

-1point

spicystarfish 4 years ago

ADOPT THE OLDIES AND THE LESS ADOPTABLE (fiv+, missing a limb, even just terrified of the shelter)

11points

Osgood_7 4 years ago

Not trying to be preachy, but that's definitely one of the advantages of adopting an adult dog. You know exactly what size they'll be.

9points

Julia Daxenbichler 4 years ago

PUREBRED DOGS ARE NOT CHEAP. If they are, there's something terribly wrong with either the breeder or the dog. Adopt, don't shop!

8points

Stille20 4 years ago

You never really know what you are getting with a mix breed...though with a pure bred you know you are getting a lot of health problems.... still a lot of these people clearly knew nothing about the breed they were supposedly buying.

6points

Dilly Millandry 4 years ago

Some breeding programmes are better now at screening out health problems - Wire Fox Terriers, for example, used to have certain genetic conditions that are now bred out if you do your research on the breeder. That said always Rescue, Rescue, Rescue! If someone desperately wants a breed type than go to the breed rescue society to find them.

5points

Bored Birgit 4 years ago

They are all good boys and girls!

5points

Cathy Coyer 4 years ago

when they're raised well and well trained.

0points

Jo Choto 4 years ago

Never knew you could get such specific DNA tests for dogs.

4points

Dilly Millandry 4 years ago

You have to be very careful as there are a lot that just pretend to do the DNA tests. Never send a photograph - if they ask for one they're just going to guess. Can easily do that yourself!

4points

Little Wonder 4 years ago

I got a "kelpie cross" from the shelter, but I think that's just what they write when they don't know, he was definitely part Vizsla, but his other part was a mystery. We called him a swoofle hound. He has sadly departed, but we had him for 16 good Swoofly years.

3points

Cathy Coyer 4 years ago

1point

Patricia Rix 4 years ago

I wanted a purebred dog bc size and temperament are important to me in my circumstances. Sure, I love other people's dogs too, but I don't have to live with them. My corgis have come from responsible breeders who love all their dogs and raise them to have the best possible life. You don't just drive in & buy one; you have to qualify as a potential owner. All the negativity about breeders frustrates me, because they're not all like that, and it's not hard to find a good one.

3points

AY1984 4 years ago

There is for sure a right way and a wrong way to buy a dog from a breeder. They should be asking for the correct price for the breed of dog and have a contract, and part of that contract is to return the dog to them if they no longer want them and they will return them. We purchased our first two huskies. They chip all of their puppies so if they get lost they are listed as the backup number and they have their first shots. We ended up with the littermate to our youngest because the owner was not prepared for what type of energy goes into this breed. Because we were looking to rescue a third husky they offered him to us since they were comfortable with use being able to train all of his bad habits out of him. I am confident we made the right choices because we have two young kids and these dogs can be testy with kids.

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Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

What frustrates me is that thousands of healthy, beautiful animals are euthanized because of snobs who want, must have "pure"breeds. You can find specific dog size and temperament at shelters, and even purebreeds.

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Julia Daxenbichler 4 years ago

Do your corgis have docked tails? If yes, how can you possibly say that they "love their dogs"?

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tuzdayschild 4 years ago

I was told mine was a Pomeranian. She is twice the size she's suppose to be with fluffy Pom fur on her chest, butt and tail. But the middle of her is silky like Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever. She's the spoiled rotten love of my life.

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Dave P 4 years ago

And they are all so cute and good boi's and girls. So gorgeous

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Demi Zwaan 4 years ago

So. Many people just get a dog without knowing anything about their character. Because who cares if an active breed ends up with a lazy person in a flat or a hunting dog with cats, or a strong willed breed with a starter, or a barking guard dog in a neighbourhood, huh? *shakes head*

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Alex Bailey 4 years ago

Another good reason to go to a shelter - they usually (I can't speak for all - only the ones I've used) make sure that the dog/home/people are a good fit.

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Rissie 4 years ago

If you love the dog, you adapt. Luckily all of these are loved by proud owners showing them off, so they probably will help them get their needs met.

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Bonnie Riley 4 years ago

Demi Zwaan because many of us rescue animals and what we think we have doesn't always work out that way. Judgey much???

2points

Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

An adult dog from a shelter will always be grateful, loyal and love you for being kind to him. "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." - Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) American writer

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Meami 4 years ago

My sister got a couple of dogs at a pet store (SMH) and they told her one was a chihuahua and one was a Jack Russel terrier. The "chihuahua" weighs at least 25 pounds and looks nothing like a chihauhau and the other one is something else completely random but it is certainly NOT JRT. She adores them both, thankfully. But a Natlia Maciel says, " adopt don't shop" and do not get dogs from a pet store!

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Cathy Coyer 4 years ago

Additionally, they probably come from puppy mills, where they're quite miserable and not well kept. What I mean to say, they're leading a very sad, cruel life. :'(

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bv7hearts 4 years ago

They're all good dogs, Brent.

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Chris m 4 years ago

Does it matter what the dog turns out to be, as long as you love it what difference does it make. If you have an ugly child, which there are tons of them out there, What do you do with it? You have to keep it you have to love it.

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Elisa Peña Stelardo 4 years ago

Would they talk about their children the same way? It is not to choose a car, it is to receive one more member of the family.

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Tiffany McBride 4 years ago

Most of these were obviously not the breeds people claimed they would be as puppies. I mean come on the first one? There's no way that looked like a poodle as a pup.

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Aid Early 4 years ago

I worked with a rescue for a while, 90% of the puppies were just dropped off so really it's just a guess, and she tended to guess breeds that would be better welcome. (We never had pit bull puppies, they were all lab mixes... )

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Valereee 4 years ago

No matter what, they love us in spite of what we look like...they all respond to the way they are treated ! You are the winner if you treat them with love !

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Mumof1 4 years ago

They're all gorgeous and obviously well loved.

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Daralynn Dehnicke 4 years ago

Adopt one until there are none.

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Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

I love your comment, Darolynn !!!!

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CR Harvey 4 years ago

Been said lots of times, but my favorite purebred is rescue.

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Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

Thank you, CR Harvey !!!

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Sam Petter 4 years ago

When I was a kid, my dad brought home a farm dog named Anthony. According to the previous owners, young Anthony was mostly to completely Mini Australian Sheppard— an ambitious but ultimately manageable dog when one had two children to tire him out daily. It hadn’t occurred to my dad to ask when he was supposed to stop growing, so we didn’t really pay it much mind when he started getting a bit larger than expected. Except a bit became a lot. And he took his "job" very seriously, pushing people into chairs and attempting semi successfully to corral our cats. This was less than ideal with a still somewhat tippy toddler about the house over whom Anthony grew to tower. We loved him, but he was A Loft. Several books and two trainers later, my mother discovered that, yes, while Anthony was definitely Australian Shepard, he was by no stretch of the imagination mini. So yeah, totally get the frustration here.

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Caryn O'Connor 4 years ago

I got an Australian Shepherd mix from a rescue in Texas. The shelter connected me with his two sisters, also adopted not too far from me. (We’ve even had play dates with a local sister who goes to the doggy day camp/boarding facility I recommended, so they have more play dates than we even plan together.) She sent off her dog’s saliva for a DNA test, then e-mailed me an “uuuh, I think they sent the wrong DNA results.” So I sent my dog’s DNA to a separate company. They came back with *slightly* different but similar results. And ZERO percent of those results was Australian Shepherd, for either of us. George is 25% Pit Bull, 20% Boxer, then German Shepherd, Chow, cattle dog and 8.8% “we don’t know what, but it could be Rottweiler or Collie. His sister is 25% AmStaff (rather than AmPit) also with German Shepherd and where mine is Chow, she is Shar Pei. DNA results for animals can only go so far right now, until they get more extensive results from many more animals. CBCFE745-0...7-jpeg.jpg

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*sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby 4 years ago

Ok guys, please never like, "order" a teacup dog/cat, because a lot of times, they are misbred and can end up small, sure, but also with major health issues, and looking so much like a rat that they are discarded like trash, left in the cold without food or water, to die. I have first-hand experience with this because my mom fosters dogs and we've had SEVERAL inbred doggos, we even got a call from a lady that was panicking because she had something that looked like a cat's furball mixed with a chihuahua on her lawn. Turned out to be a severely inbred, misbred, trembling, and patchy-furred "chihuahua" puppy, that had just been left on the curb to die by the breeder because she wasn't pretty enough. She is still the sweetest dog I have ever met, to this day. But please, don't "order" teacup animals, or go buy one from a breeder. Don't support their cruelty. And don't go to a puppy mill. Just go to your local shelter, into the small dog section, and see who you fall in love with.

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Cathy Coyer 4 years ago

like I said, look for a reputable breeder if you're not willing to adopt. A reputable breeder will always take their puppies back. But you may also be 'rung threw a wringer' when you want one of their pups, they just want to make sure that YOU are good enough for one of their dogs.

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Brandy Grote 4 years ago

When I worked at a humane society, any and every dog that came in with a black mark, spot, or dot on their tongue was automatically labeled a Chow mix - even the GSDs turned in with papers! I at least tried to approximate what I was seeing with known breeds.

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Aid Early 4 years ago

I got a puppy that was a rescue from a hoarder home, the mom was a 25lb Sheltie, he is now a 60lb fluffbutt.

1point

Aid Early 4 years ago

He looks like a large, oddly portioned, border collie. Maybe with more fluff.

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Ivana 4 years ago

I don't understand how people could have not have known that some of these were lies? Also, if you are buying them, shouldn't you ask to see the parents? Possibly they adopted them from a pound as puppies though.

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glowworm2 4 years ago

I have a coworker who's mother got a rescue dog from Texas. They thought she was a Jack Russell so she'd be small like their two Boston terriers. Apparently, she's turned out to be a lot bigger than they imagined. They think she's mixed with a yellow lab. She's super cute and they love her regardless.

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Cathy Coyer 4 years ago

And in reality, isn't that what's important?

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Kelly Wood 4 years ago

Three dogs... #1 "35-40 pound lab/dalmatian mix". Ended up 75 pound lab/pit/boxer? mix #2 "50-60 pound hound mix" Ended up 105 pound redbone coonhound/harrier/borzoi mix (per DNA test) #3 "40 pound hound/husky mix" Ended up 75 pound mega mutt (also from DNA test--one great grandparent was a tennesee walker coonhound, one was an irish terrier...the rest unidentifiable hound) All good babies, and well loved! Although I could have done without all the knee and hip issues that each and every one of them had/has.

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Carla Eppinger 4 years ago (edited)

Alot of towns, neighborhoods and HOAs have a ban on specific breeds. not to mention the stigma that comes with these amazing animals. shelters know this and will lable a stigma breed as something else. that why that lab/dalmation mix you saw at the shelter has a head that looks like a pitbull. it makes them more adoptable. no one can say you cant have the dog bc your paperwork from the shelter says lab/dal.

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Carla Eppinger 4 years ago

alot of towns, neighborhoods and HOAs have a ban on specific breeds, partically bully breeds, rotties etc. not to mention the stigma that comes with these beautiful and loving animals. shelters know this and will specifically label a potential bully/rottie breed cross as something else. it makes them more adoptable. thats why your lab/dalmation cross has a pittbull head.

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Lily Mae Kitty 4 years ago

this happens b/c puppies are little blobs that often don't look like anything recognizable and they're all pretty small.

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Alexa Mae 4 years ago

I just want to know how accurate these DNA tests are. Breeds are categorized based on their physical traits...so how does a hound looking dog come out half poodle?

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sharron lynn parsons 4 years ago

I have had cats and dogs, all adopted, the dogs were, incredible, loving and smart, they were a mixed breed of course, I believe the adopted pets, truly know they are special, with a second chance, with my experience, adoption is the only way !!!

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Bullo Oka 4 years ago

I wish we had a shelter here... I just picked up some strays and abandoned Cats & Kittens (where I live it's too congested for dog) Now Got One man a boy and a lady.😈

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Sivi 4 years ago

Mother: Pure bred Swedish elkdog aka Jamthund. Father: either the Norwegian buhund/sleddog mix or a sleddog(husky+malamute etc). Owner dont really know as she escaped and didn't come back before she was done. Spay your doggos no matter how cute the offspring can possible be. mixed_bree...b5502e.jpg

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Avery S Alberico 4 years ago

Same thing happened in my garden with watermelon seeds, we took care of them, and they turned out as cantaloupes...still delicious, just unexpected!

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Dutch VanZandt 4 years ago

Agree with others. ADOPT don't shop... there are too many unscrupulous breeders out there only interested in profit. If you do insist on a specific breed, go to a licensed breeder. Mixed breeds/mongrels are generally healthier with fewer genetic conditions related to inbreeding etc.

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Poppy Joy Jackson 4 years ago

That pit bull/staffie meant to be a daxi?! What I’m getting from this is the willingness of people to overlook very very obvious lies because they so badly want to believe they’re buying a purebred. That poor Pitt would never have looked like a daxi. And the Dalmatian collie?? Not a chance in hell would that have looked like a dally as a pup either with that giant black splodge on his back. Blimey. Shelters are excusable but if you’re buying from a breeder?? .. I can’t

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CaptainDinosaur 4 years ago

I've always had mutt-terrier type dogs and one of my favorite things is making up fake breeds when people ask what they are: "Miniature Lab" "Nova Scotia Otter Dog" "West Carolina Poon Scout" You gotta make yourself laugh, ya know?

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Kim Lorton 4 years ago

Our dog was supposed to be a cockapoo.. welll.. kind of! By DNA test, turns out he is 75% miniature poodle, and 25% cocker spaniel, Cot de Tulare , Havanese! And about 4% in there of fox terrier! He has floppy poodle hair, straight hair and curly hair, in different areas of his body! He also has a natural Mohawk, and funky curly beard! He is very smart, and has the best personality! We love him so much! Wish I could post a picture to show you!

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Eli 4 years ago

We have a thing for Dachshunds. My brother's was supposed to be miniature, currently weighs 15 kgs. Might have missed the mark there. He is a beautiful pure blood though. The breeder wanted to keep him, but my mom insisted because Roach was the only black one, and my brother wanted a black one. He is the most loving guy out there. I understand the adoption over breeding thing, but both our dogs came from unexpected pregnancys. My other brother has two adorable pavement specials. Our SPCA didn't have Doxies, so we found them somewhere else

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Roberta Jones 4 years ago

I dont really care why people want to do a DNA on there dog but at this time with everything going on it gave me a great laugh thanks for posting the pics🤣🤣🤣

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Pie Friendly 4 years ago

I love your website! How can I forward it?

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Foock Auff 4 years ago

I love every single one!!!!! I wonder if you could do an article like this but for over-grown/teeny tiny cats. I had a siamese who was TWICE the size they predicted... my beloved fatty queen

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Dianna Siever 4 years ago

Y'all just calling out all the bitches with bastard children 😆. Sweet little furbabies.

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Ashley Harrold 4 years ago

Our Happy puppy who we got from the ASPCA, we did one of the tests but all I can remember is that he's part Border Collie Happy-Dapp...552979.jpg

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Natalia Maciel 4 years ago

Adopt dont shop

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Katie 4 years ago

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Noel Bovae 4 years ago

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Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

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Janine B. 4 years ago

I don't get why so many people want purebreed animals anyway. There are so many beautiful souls out there waiting for a family to share their love with.

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Natalie Blenkhorn 4 years ago

I love a mongrel!

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raiderhawg 4 years ago

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Judy Goldin 4 years ago

I prefer a mutt. More intelligent and dogs should not be bought but got from the pound.

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Foock Auff 4 years ago

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Full Name 4 years ago

I've always heard purebreds were basically inbred genetic abominations, and that mongrels were healthier. That for sure works for humans so it makes sense.

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AY1984 4 years ago

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Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

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Cathy Coyer 4 years ago

why not some of both?

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Yvette Huggins 4 years ago

AMEN SISTER!!!💖❤💚💙💜💛

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Laugh or not 4 years ago

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Cathy Coyer 4 years ago

you know there's a surgery to prevent that.......

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Maria Rohlen 4 years ago

So you're not only a terrible owner, you're a part of the problem with unwanted dogs.

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Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

When you spay/neuter pets they are generally happier and healthier; reproduction takes a lot out of an animal (and human).

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spicystarfish 4 years ago

ADOPT THE OLDIES AND THE LESS ADOPTABLE (fiv+, missing a limb, even just terrified of the shelter)

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Osgood_7 4 years ago

Not trying to be preachy, but that's definitely one of the advantages of adopting an adult dog. You know exactly what size they'll be.

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Julia Daxenbichler 4 years ago

PUREBRED DOGS ARE NOT CHEAP. If they are, there's something terribly wrong with either the breeder or the dog. Adopt, don't shop!

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Stille20 4 years ago

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Dilly Millandry 4 years ago

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Bored Birgit 4 years ago

They are all good boys and girls!

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Cathy Coyer 4 years ago

when they're raised well and well trained.

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Jo Choto 4 years ago

Never knew you could get such specific DNA tests for dogs.

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Dilly Millandry 4 years ago

You have to be very careful as there are a lot that just pretend to do the DNA tests. Never send a photograph - if they ask for one they're just going to guess. Can easily do that yourself!

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Little Wonder 4 years ago

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Cathy Coyer 4 years ago

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Patricia Rix 4 years ago

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AY1984 4 years ago

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Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

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Julia Daxenbichler 4 years ago

Do your corgis have docked tails? If yes, how can you possibly say that they "love their dogs"?

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tuzdayschild 4 years ago

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Dave P 4 years ago

And they are all so cute and good boi's and girls. So gorgeous

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Demi Zwaan 4 years ago

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Alex Bailey 4 years ago

Another good reason to go to a shelter - they usually (I can't speak for all - only the ones I've used) make sure that the dog/home/people are a good fit.

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Rissie 4 years ago

If you love the dog, you adapt. Luckily all of these are loved by proud owners showing them off, so they probably will help them get their needs met.

2points

Bonnie Riley 4 years ago

Demi Zwaan because many of us rescue animals and what we think we have doesn't always work out that way. Judgey much???

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Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

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Meami 4 years ago

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Cathy Coyer 4 years ago

Additionally, they probably come from puppy mills, where they're quite miserable and not well kept. What I mean to say, they're leading a very sad, cruel life. :'(

1point

bv7hearts 4 years ago

They're all good dogs, Brent.

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Chris m 4 years ago

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Elisa Peña Stelardo 4 years ago

Would they talk about their children the same way? It is not to choose a car, it is to receive one more member of the family.

2points

Tiffany McBride 4 years ago

Most of these were obviously not the breeds people claimed they would be as puppies. I mean come on the first one? There's no way that looked like a poodle as a pup.

2points

Aid Early 4 years ago

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Valereee 4 years ago

No matter what, they love us in spite of what we look like...they all respond to the way they are treated ! You are the winner if you treat them with love !

1point

Mumof1 4 years ago

They're all gorgeous and obviously well loved.

1point

Daralynn Dehnicke 4 years ago

Adopt one until there are none.

1point

Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

I love your comment, Darolynn !!!!

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CR Harvey 4 years ago

Been said lots of times, but my favorite purebred is rescue.

1point

Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

Thank you, CR Harvey !!!

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Sam Petter 4 years ago

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Caryn O'Connor 4 years ago

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*sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby 4 years ago

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Cathy Coyer 4 years ago

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Brandy Grote 4 years ago

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Aid Early 4 years ago

I got a puppy that was a rescue from a hoarder home, the mom was a 25lb Sheltie, he is now a 60lb fluffbutt.

1point

Aid Early 4 years ago

He looks like a large, oddly portioned, border collie. Maybe with more fluff.

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Ivana 4 years ago

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glowworm2 4 years ago

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Cathy Coyer 4 years ago

And in reality, isn't that what's important?

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