What breed/mix is my dog???

[MuttMomXOXO]

Hello,

I am new to this and would like to post some pictures of my dog to see if anyone can help identify what breed/mix my dog might be. Can anyone tell me how I can post attachments or go about getting permission to do so???


Thanks!

[Ginger's Mom]

On the post reply page if you scroll down further you will see a box that says Additional options. Inside that box is a rectangle that says Manage Attachments. Click on that and it will open a seperate box with Browse options. Click on the browse button then go to the area of your computer where you have your picturees. Click on the picture you want, click on Open, and they should attach. Good Luck. :)

[MuttMomXOXO]

Hello,

These are my dogs Juno and Kahlua, they are both rescued mixed breeds. Kahlua (brown dog) is supposedly a chocolate lab/border collie mix and I believe it is true. Both dogs were adopted as puppies and are about a year old now. Juno (blue eyes) is the one I need some help with... I was told he was a husky mix when we adopted him and I think he might be, but we can't figure out what other breed(s) he might be mixed with? Any suggestions???
He has very very thick short hair, webbed toes and spots on his belly and inside of his mouth. He howls like a hound and is very shy. We just can't figure it out! Our vet thinks he might be mixed with a bully breed or even a lab. Many people have told me he looks like a catahoula leopard dog because of his eyes and coloring. Whatever he is.... we love him and his adopted sister more than anything in the world. They are truly the best dogs ever!!!!!!!!!! :D

Any suggestions???

[shake42d0wn]

He does look a lot like a Catahoula!! I wouldn't say that is a likely mix (but always possible) unless you live in the south where they are more common.

His face and ears really scream Pit Bull to me, as well as his general body shape. My guess is Husky/Pit Bull. He is a beautiful boy! I just love those eyes. :love: Your little Labbie girl is presh as well.

[sammy101]

Hello!
Both of your kids are beautiful. As for Juno, I do see a lot Catahoula and possibly some lab? He is beautiful whatever he is. :D

[Karen]

He may be a mix of more than two breeds - I see Catahoula definitely in the eyes, and his "hound" behavior, Lab in the webbed toes and yellow coloring, and maybe Boxer for the breadth of his face and the white markings!

I know for sure, though - he's 100% DOG!

[MuttMomXOXO]

Thank you for your comments. I do not live in the south, we live in NJ but the rescue group that I adopted Juno from rescued him from a puppy mill in VA. To me he does look a lot like a catahoula but I have never seen one in person, only in pictures from the research I've done. Does anyone know of any way to determine a dog's breed or mix of breeds for sure? The curiosity is killing me! Juno is unlike any dog I've ever seen and has such a random mix of characteristics that I can't even say he acts like any particular breed. Although, I've been told he acts like a typical husky... I really don't know. Here are a few more pictures that might help! Any more suggestions? I'd really appreciate any advice. :)

[lvpets2002]

;) First of all may We Welcome You & Your Babies to Pet Talk.. Hope you enjoy the talks & pics..

:love: Second of all you babies are so so Sweet & Adorable..

[luvofallhorses]

Welcome to pet talk! :) Your babies are adorable. :love: the one you are wondering what breed I would say catahoula leopard dog and hound. possibly american bulldog, too. :)

[Giselle]

There is DNA testing available:
http://www.canineheritage.com/

http://www.vetdnacenter.com/canine.html

http://www.metamorphixinc.com/products3.html

http://www.orvis.com/store/productchoice.aspx?pf_id=53YP&dir_id=1633&group_id=10570&cat_id=10571&subcat_id=10572&bhcp=1

They're not always reliable or realistic. If you get your tests results back, take them with a grain of salt ;)

[Karen]

I also thought American Bulldog - maybe a cross between Catahoula and American Bulldog. Lots of people aren't familiar with them so here are

Jake (http://DogoftheDay.com/archive/2006/February/25.html)
http://DogoftheDay.com/archive/2006/February/25.jpg

and

Lugg (http://DogoftheDay.com/archive/2008/January/30.html)
http://DogoftheDay.com/archive/2008/January/30.jpg

for two examples. You baby's blue eyes, and taller, narrower build are definitely consistent with the Catahoula - and the hound behavior, too! :)

[MuttMomXOXO]

Thanks for the feedback! I've considered trying one of those DNA tests before but I'm not sure if it will pick up non-popular breeds like the catahoula or even APBT (although they're popular, they're not on the list). Does anyone have any additional information on catahoula's? I have been able to find some information online but most of it is pretty repetitive and not very helpful. I was hoping maybe someone might even own a catahoula or catahoula mix and would be able to comment? anyone??? What about husky? Although I was told Juno was a husky mix... I don't see much husky in him other than his eyes and really thick coat. I don't know why I want to know so bad... it's not like it really matters but as he gets older, I want to know even more! I guess I figured, I would be able to tell as he grew up but... I'm so confused!
Any suggestions??? Thanks again!

[Twisterdog]

I don't see any husky in him.

I agree with the others who see Catahoula.

And while they are indeed more common in the south, you never know where a "pocket" of a certain breed will show up. I used to work at a very small shelter in a small city in Wyoming ... literally the middle of nowhere. And for some reason, we had three purebred Catahoulas show up in one year, from different owners and situations. It was very strange.

And when I worked a a shelter in Colorado we got a LOT of Jindos in during one year. In fact, I adopted one and still have him. Jindos are a relatively rare breed, originating on Jindo island in Korea. The only place they are present in any number in the US in in Los Angeles, where there a large Korean population settled. We couldn't figure it out at first, until someone made the connection that a group of Korean people had moved to our small town in Colorado to work temporarily in a meat packing plant, bringing their Jindos with them.

[luvofallhorses]

Catahoulas are AWESOME dogs! I adore them and hope to have one someday. I think they are the most stunning of all the herding breeds here's more about them. :)

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/catahoula.htm

this is the catahoula cur but I think it's pretty much the same breed although the catahoula curs are more stocky like a great dane - catahoulas are usually the size of an aussie or a border collie :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catahoula_Leopard_Dog

http://www.terrificpets.com/dog_breeds/Catahoula_Leopard_Dog.asp

[lute]

I'm gonna go with Catahoula and possible American Bull Dog or Pit Bull. He sure is BEAUTIFUL whatever he is!

WELCOME TO PET TALK!:D

[MuttMomXOXO]

Thank you! Has anyone out there ever tried using one of those at home DNA tests to determine their mixed breeds' mix?... just wondering...

Are there any pet talkers who own or know a catahoula leopard dog??? I'd love to hear about how they act and maybe see some pictures!

[luvofallhorses]

They are awesome and such joys to be around. we had 2 sister catahoulas at the shelter, Chloe & Acorn. Here are their pics in this thread. We have had so many catahoulas where I work, I will have to find more pics.. I adore the breed and hope to have one someday. All they want to do is please you. :)
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=132363

[Zoeythelsot]

My ex's uncle use to breed/show Catahoulas. They are really pretty dogs. The shows were awesome, not only was it show ring, but competitions for them herding bulls and pigs. It was really different. But sorry dont know too much about them.
As far as DNA testing, I got my dog DNA tested, I should get the results next week. It wasn't nearly as expensive as I thought it would be $60.00 but I've been having a huge string of bad luck with the post office getting the test from and to the lab. I'm a very curious person, it would bother me forever if I didn't know what he was made of.

edit: He does look more Catahoula than husky to me.