What breed/mix is my dog???

**MuttMomXOXO** · 07-30-2008, 03:37 PM

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** · 07-30-2008, 03:41 PM

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**luvofallhorses** · 07-30-2008, 11:33 PM

Welcome to pet talk!

Your babies are adorable.

the one you are wondering what breed I would say catahoula leopard dog and hound. possibly american bulldog, too.

**Giselle** · 07-31-2008, 12:16 AM

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/productch...d=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** · 07-31-2008, 12:25 AM

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

and

Lugg

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

**MuttMomXOXO** · 07-31-2008, 01:58 PM

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** · 07-31-2008, 09:46 PM

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.