Mufasa's Parents?

**Kfamr** · 10-16-2007, 01:48 PM

When we got Mufasa, he was brought to us by a former co-worker of mine and some girl he was with. They told me that he was found on the side of the road.

They wouldn't tell me where, what road, etc. so I could try and find his owners. They wouldn't tell me anything. In the back of my mind I've always thought that it was a complete lie, just because the way they wouldn't tell me anything, the way the girl seemed so concerned for the puppy (Mufasa), etc.

Today I was looking around on MySpace and found the girl's MySpace. She has photos of her dogs on there - a very black and tan German Shepherd and a Golden Retriever. Two breeds I've expected Mufasa to be.

So... what do you think?

Wonder if I'll even know the truth!

**Ginger's Mom** · 10-16-2007, 02:08 PM

I think you may be onto something there. I would at least give them a little credit and assume that they knew that they were wrong and irresponsible to allow this to happen, and were trying to make up by finding the best home for the pup (I wonder if there were any others). I hope they have learned from this experience and have had both dogs altered. *sigh*

And Mufasa, handsome boy, notice that no one has ever refered to you as a mistake, you are too much of a sweetheart for that.

**Kfamr** · 10-16-2007, 02:18 PM

In a way, I'm sort of glad they lied. I don't think my parents would have taken him in otherwise. I just wish I knew what the heck he was! I've been calling him an Aussie mix because of his size.

Looking at these two dogs now, I can see a lot of both of them in him.

I have a feeling Mufasa was the last one to go and my former co-worker knew we are suckers.

**Freedom** · 10-16-2007, 03:06 PM

Shhh! Mufasa may be listening! Someone, quick, cover his ears!

**pitc9** · 10-16-2007, 04:15 PM

How sad that someone had to lie to you.

I hope they have their dogs fixed now.

**Kfamr** · 10-16-2007, 04:27 PM

It's not surprising, it's just how this guy is... about EVERYTHING. He's horrible about it and I've witnessed him lying to someone about the simplest things.

**lizbud** · 10-16-2007, 04:57 PM

After seeing those other pictures, it would make you curious wouldn't it?

Are you sure Moo's not a Rotti/Golden?

They do have DNA tests
for dogs now. Don't know how expensive they are, but they work to identify
breeds. What ever he is, he's a cutie.

**BC_MoM** · 10-16-2007, 06:36 PM

Hmm.. that's a huge possibility, Kay!.. interesting.

**Giselle** · 10-16-2007, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by lizbud

After seeing those other pictures, it would make you curious wouldn't it?

Are you sure Moo's not a Rotti/Golden?

They do have DNA tests
for dogs now. Don't know how expensive they are, but they work to identify
breeds. What ever he is, he's a cutie.

At our clinic, the DNA tests are $200. At another local clinic, it costs about $170. Vet clinics pay about $80 but they charge you twice that, which is about $160+. I've seen some results and I really doubt the accuracy of the test, to be honest. But it's interesting nonetheless =)

You know, I think it could be a possibility, but are the dogs male and female? I always thought Mufasa was an Aussie mix too, but golden and aussie mixes look pretty similar

**Tollers-n-Dobes** · 10-16-2007, 09:18 PM

I can't say as though I've ever seen German Shepherd in him, but then again, rarely could anyone ever see Border Collie in Tango based on appearance alone.

It's definitely a highly probable that he is GSD/Golden. Especially with your description of how Moo came to you. He's a beautiful dog nonetheless.