lanabanana Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I am not sure if this is the right spot for it but I will put it here anyway. I have a dog who was a pound puppy. He was found roaming at about 8 or 9 weeks of age and taken to the pound and then on the SPCA run he was moved there for a better chance of his owners claiming him or getting a new home. Anyway, obviously his owners didn't claim him as I am now his proud mama. As he was a pound/SPCA baby, we have no idea of his parentage what so ever. We assume he is a lab mix because that is what he looks like. However, that doesn't mean that is what he is. When he was young everyone through he was a pure lab and then when he was about 1 I met a lab breeder while out walking one day who told me she thought it quite possible he could be a purebred lab but not show quality. Then, we went to the vet today for vax and check ups and the vet thought he was purebred. Other breeds people have suggested as being in him are Mastiff, Rottweiler and Pitbull - from certain angles he looks like he could have any of these breeds or none at all. So, as there are bound to be some Lab expert people ere, I thought I would ask for some opinions on his looks and if you thought he definitely had lab in him, possibly how much and maybe what else could have been thrown in for good measure. I am going to have him tested at some stage just out of interest but would like to see ideas in th emeantime. Some helpful information: He has webbed feet He has a double coat - he is a mission to bath because it takes ages to get him fully wet He has the big fat otter type tail His ears are not floppy like a proper lab but bent and laid back against his head, or stick straight out if he is interested in something. He drools - especially when foor is around - and lots of it He is very boisterous He is fully black with a bit of a white patch on his chest He is quite people oriented to the point of being a little clingy and "me me me, pat me, let me sit on your lap" He's about 65 cms high at the whither Weight is 36.4 kgs He is very blocky, solid and muscley and has a massive neck and head See pictures below, I will post a few so you get a view from multiple angles and if you need more - let me know. First pic he is 10 weeks old, the rest all vary up to now (5 years). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanabanana Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 Whoops. went a bit crazy on the pics - was trying to make sure I had plenty of ones that showed the many faces that are Barney LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Years ago when I was training labs- we had quite a few with those sort of ears - he could well be a lab , as far as I know .. I'm not the world'sbest breed guesser! he's a gorgeous boy!! And in great condition.well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanabanana Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 Years ago when I was training labs- we had quite a few with those sort of ears - he could well be a lab , as far as I know .. I'm not the world'sbest breed guesser! he's a gorgeous boy!! And in great condition.well done! Aww thanks - its always nice to hear that you are doign a good job. The vet tonight and the receptionist did mention a number of times what an excellent coat he had and his musculature or something lol Kinda funny really, when we looked at him at the SPCA, we left and rang back about 2 hours later to put our name down. Another 7 people listed him after me but as I was first I got first dibs. They rang and said he hadnt been claimed and when I got there to pick him up, they looked horrified and I am pretty sure they did not want to turn him over to me. I was wearing, massive crappy baggy black pants, I had multiple piercings in my face. long unbrushed hair and even though i was 25, I look about 15...they started questioning and even saying "we are not sure youd be the right home"...luckily my mum was there and explained I already had an 8 year old dog who was well looked after etc etc and they let him go. Which they didnt regret - I vollied there for a while after that and used to take him down for regular visits. They have even had pics emailed since w emoved to Oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesomil Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 (edited) Definately not pure Lab but mostly Lab with a bit of something else. No one can tell you for sure what the other breed/s could be. Could have been a Lab Mum with a Heinz Dad. ETA Vets are notorious for being very bad breed guessers! Edited June 4, 2010 by jesomil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanabanana Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 Thanks.... Just to satisfy my own curiosity, I am going to have him tested with that BITSA thing....assuming it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannibalgoldfish Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I am crap at this but I'm going to say Rottie in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanabanana Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 Definately not pure Lab but mostly Lab with a bit of something else. No one can tell you for sure what the other breed/s could be. Could have been a Lab Mum with a Heinz Dad.ETA Vets are notorious for being very bad breed guessers! LOL at vet comment - I agree. Took my other wee mix in when I first got her and they thought she was a maltese mix - in sayign that, I can understand the confusion it did look spossible at that point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I am crap at this but I'm going to say Rottie in there. I thought rotti, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 God, I just love that pic of him with his head between his beautifully manicured paws! One pic I can see Staffy, then another Rotti. Then I saw this gorgeous little black and white fluffy too! WHatever he is, he is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanabanana Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 God, I just love that pic of him with his head between his beautifully manicured paws! One pic I can see Staffy, then another Rotti. Then I saw this gorgeous little black and white fluffy too! WHatever he is, he is beautiful. LOL at manicured paws.....shocking I know but I have never ever clipped his nails...I don't need to they just wear naturally (you can probably tell). The midget on the other hand, her nails grow so fast it's like shes racing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I thought there might be some staffy in there *shrug* He's very cute Good on you for adopting and giving a dog a second chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanabanana Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 I thought there might be some staffy in there *shrug*He's very cute Good on you for adopting and giving a dog a second chance Thanks - I am not sure it really counts though when you adopt a small puppy who most likely would have got another home lol I did consider an adult and we went round all the pounds and shelters but we had a small child then and wanted a dog we could raise and who's background we would know (well from the time we adopted) We also considered getting our much wanted bulldog but we lived in an area where they were very prone to be stolen so decided against it. The bulldog will happen....but not for a while yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl85 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I am crap at this but I'm going to say Rottie in there. I thought rotti, too. I can definitely see Rottie in that first pic...not sure on the others though, he is a gorgeous dog regardless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Daisy Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I'd have to say I saw a bit of staffy in some of those photos too. I don't know what exact breed he is but he is definitely very cute!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labsrule Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Definitely not a purebred Lab. In some of the photos I see Rotti and others Staffy, particularly his ears. He is a lovely boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I'm definitely seeing Rotti in his head - and a magnificent head he has too! Lots of Lab in there also... The speckling on his feet and the white patch on his chest are throwing me though. One of his parents definitely had Lab and/or Rotti... with something else somewhere in the mix, but I can't really pick what... *grin* T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy21 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 65 cm at the wither? Something long legged then. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say lab cross bull arab type. That would explain the white chest, the longer legs, the ears and the very regal chops. Cutie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 (edited) Labs can have white pactches on thier feet and chest come through if they are crossed out thought to be a throwback to ST John Water Dog Ancestry. Edited June 4, 2010 by valleyCBR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy21 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Cool! I'm learning heaps today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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