What breed/mix is my dog???

[lvpets2002]

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[luvofallhorses]

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]

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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


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]

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_bree...eopard_Dog.asp