Meet Sherlock. He’s about 1½ years old and weighs 70 pounds. This guy spent two hours bouncing all over the four-acre dog park, and still wanted to play once we got home.
We get asked all the time what he is. My wife sent off a DNA kit so maybe we’ll have an idea in a couple weeks. I’m pretty sure those ears pick up shortwave radio.
We adopted him in August. Here he is the day we took him home.
He’s really intelligent. He knows a lot of commands. Most of them he does right away, but he’s not always so eager to please. You just have to show him that no matter how stubborn he is, you’re even more stubborn. He gets there soon enough.
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Looks like part Plott Hound like my dog.
The brindle-colored coat is a dead give-away and the intelligence too!
Very good with kids, highly intelligent, and bred to hunt bears.
For the down-voter: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plott_Hound
Several breeds can have Brindle coats, like pugs! Maybe it’s part pug
But not the size. My Plott Hound mix is 70lbs. His is close or the same and Plott Hounds are a heavy breed with brindle coats.
I’ll throw you a maaaaybeeee. Those ears, though!
That’s why I said part Plott Hound. Mine is a lab/plott mix and she’s absolutely amazing. Wicked smaht and the bestest girl you could ask for.
I know exactly what he is. He’s a good boy.
Ditto
He’s a good boi playing a good boi disguised as another good boi!
What do you mean “you bois”?
What do YOU mean “you bois”?
One of the worst movies I have ever seen. Would totally watch again.
Dog.
I agree
Dog expert here, I can confirm it is dog
Possibly.
Happy, he’s happy. Good boi!
When I was a kid my family had a boxer with very similar eyes. Maybe there’s some of that in there.
Those ears look like German Shepard. The rest of him hints at Pit Bull.
If that’s even remotely close to accurate, you’ve got a super intelligent good boy on your hands. And while intelligence can be good, it can also lead to a lot of trouble. 😅 make sure to keep him stimulated and tired. 🤣
I’d definitely agree that it’s a Pit Bull cross with a shepherd of some kind. The shape of the face definitely suggests Pit Bull to me, but I get more of a Belgian Malinois vibe from those ears:
Could explain why two hours at a dog park didn’t crush his energy levels, Malinois are renowned and/or notorious for their exercise needs.
Maybe Belgian Shepherd, they have darker fur.
And they’re friggin escape artists. If you thought huskies are good at escaping, you’ve never met a malinois. On the plus side, they’re one of the most loyal dogs you’ll ever meet.
Edit. Actually, now that I’m thinking about it, malinois just take everything to the extreme. When they get excited, you’ve never seen a dog more excited. When they get protective, they’re the most. And so on.
By that measure, you’ve never met an Akita.
That’s a really good point.
That’s what I was going to say: German shepherd, Staffy, and maybe something else
Looks like a dog.
I don’t know. He’s wearing a shirt. Dogs don’t wear shirts. Maybe a dog, but it’s unclear.
Well one things for certain, he’s not a cat 😂
Looks like a pure bred, bonafied good boy. You can tell by the smile.
Belgian Shepherd - Staffordshire Terrier cross would be my guess.
Dog “breeds” are like human “races”, pretty much bullshit we made up. He’s a canine, and clearly a fine one at that.
That’s not even close to true. Different breeds are meant for different purposes. Humans haven’t been selectively bred for different purposes over thousands of lifetimes.
Knowing the DNA makeup of your dog can help you head off certain diseases, and get a better understanding of their emotional needs.
OK so I do stand partially corrected. In theory genetic tests can give you an idea of the inherited diseases that your dog might have. But sadly it looks like the companies that do the testing are fairly shady: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/marketplace-dog-dna-test-1.6763274
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/dog-dna-tests-science-reliable-breeds
Also, yes, there are working dog breeds that have been bred for a long time for specific reasons. But most breeds are fairly new and have been bred for cosmetic reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhfCdF6qnyA
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Move those goalposts brother
He’s happy is what he is.
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He is definitely 100% good boy. Congrats on the adorable sweetheart.
