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    Here are a couple more pictures of Sascha. She weighs about 60 pounds and is 16 years old! She howls like a wolf. She herds everyone and everything. And she gets her nose out of joint and paces and nips at you if she feels everyone isn't sitting in their "assigned" places in the livingroom.



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    I finally got a chance to look at that website, it really does look interesting, I think I will bookmark it and check back when they have more breeds identified. Sascha sure is a cutie. I like that last picture, she definitely looks like she is trying to tell you something. It's nice to know someone is in charge.

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    I saw a segment on Good Morning America last week but they were talking more about the blood test. The blood test is more accurate and can identify over 130 breeds. They don't give a price but it will definitely be more expensive than the saliva test and it can only be done by a veterinarian.

    http://www.whatsmydog.com

    I definitely want to do it and will be asking my vet about it at our next appointment.

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    I read an article on this new DNA testing that can be done & it does
    sound interesting. Apparently there are a lot of people who really feel a
    need to know for sure. I'm not sure that I would ever do it though.
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    I'd love to find out what Fenway was.

    I can't wait till the results of your DNA test.
    I love Fenway, JoJo, Olivia and Nonnie!

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    Quote Originally Posted by kuhio98
    Here are a couple more pictures of Sascha. She weighs about 60 pounds and is 16 years old! She howls like a wolf. She herds everyone and everything. And she gets her nose out of joint and paces and nips at you if she feels everyone isn't sitting in their "assigned" places in the livingroom.



    I'm so sorry to say that Sascha was helped to the bridge this morning. She had a stroke and could no longer control or feel anything past her shoulders. My sister said that she somehow managed to crawl down the stairs and into the garage last night. She positioned herself between the vehicles. They found her this morning and took her in immediately. She stayed alert and kissed them all goodbye and let them all know she was ready to be reunited with Gus (her lab brother).

    My sister got the DNA test last week and sent in the swab a few days ago. We'll get the results in a few weeks.
    Last edited by kuhio98; 06-15-2007 at 02:33 PM.
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    Oh, I am terribly sorry to hear about Sascha. This must be so hard for you poor sister. Rest in Peace, beautiful Sascha.

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    I'm sorry to hear about Sascha.

    (((hugs)))
    I love Fenway, JoJo, Olivia and Nonnie!

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    Oh how sad!!!!
    I'm so sorry.
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    Aww, I just saw this thread and was reading through getting all excited, because I too see Aussie in Sascha. Then I got to the end and had major tears in my eyes. I am so sorry.
    RIP Beautiful Sascha.
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    This is so sad

    RIP sweet Sascha.
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    I am So Sorry about Sascha
    She was a Beautiful Dog!!!
    Godspeed to The Rainbow Bridge Dear Sascha!!!
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    I am sorry to read about your Sascha. She knew many years of love and TLC, she was so special to your sister and her family.

    RIP Sweet Lady!
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    Today, Sascha's DNA test results came back. It looks like she will take some of the secrets of her unique genetic makeup to the bridge with her.

    The DNA mix is broken up into 3 categories. According to the information sheet, the definition for "Primary breed category" is when 50% or more of the DNA is from a single breed.
    The "Secondary category" is defined as breeds clearly recognizable in the DNA, but not predominant.
    The "In the mix" category is defined as breeds identified as having influence, but in lower quantities than the "secondary" category. And the results are.....drum roll........

    Primary Breed: BLANK! Ha! (So, 50% of her is still a mystery)
    Seconary Breeds: Shetland Sheepdog and Collie
    In the Mix Breeds: Samoyed and Belgian Tervuren

    (I think I told you that her nickname was Littlebits of Lotsa Dogs".

    I can't believe we didn't figure it out sooner. Belgian Tervuren info from Google: "The Belgian Tervuren has a long, pigmented double coat in a variety of colors including fawn, chestnut and black. The Belgian Tervuren is a medium size dog, ranging from 60-65 pounds in weight and is a member of the Herding Group.

    As a pet, the Belgian Tervuren tends to consider household members as charges to be tended, and will often single out a specific family member to tend most closely. The Belgian Tervuren has an even temperament and is good with children."

    That fits Sashca to a 'T'!

    We miss her so much. I doubt that we could ever find another dog with such a quirky personality.
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    That's great that she took her mystery to the bridge!!

    {{HUGS}}
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