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Here's my dude. I have no idea what he is. (lemmy.world)
submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by spicytuna62 to c/aww
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Meet Sherlock. He's about 1½ years old and weighs 70 pounds. This guy spent two hours bouncing all over the four-acre dog park, and still wanted to play once we got home.

We get asked all the time what he is. My wife sent off a DNA kit so maybe we'll have an idea in a couple weeks. I'm pretty sure those ears pick up shortwave radio.

We adopted him in August. Here he is the day we took him home.

He's really intelligent. He knows a lot of commands. Most of them he does right away, but he's not always so eager to please. You just have to show him that no matter how stubborn he is, you're even more stubborn. He gets there soon enough.

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[–] Crackhappy 124 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I know exactly what he is. He's a good boy.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 months ago

Ditto

[–] AtariDump 7 points 6 months ago

[–] [email protected] 60 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Looks like a pure bred, bonafied good boy. You can tell by the smile.

[–] [email protected] 55 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Dog.

[–] bighatchester 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I agree

[–] NegativeLookBehind 14 points 6 months ago

Dog expert here, I can confirm it is dog

[–] RizzRustbolt 6 points 6 months ago

Possibly.

[–] [email protected] 39 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Its a dog

[–] supercriticalcheese 10 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Not a canine expert by any means but it indeed appears to be a dog. Mystery solved!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

I too am not an expert but I concur that this indeed appears to be a dog.

[–] cuchilloc 32 points 6 months ago (1 children)

He’s a good boi playing a good boi disguised as another good boi!

[–] ProfessorProteus 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

What do you mean "you bois"?

[–] indepndnt 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

What do YOU mean "you bois"?

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[–] TheControlled 31 points 6 months ago

Dog.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 6 months ago

Purebred mutt. 100% good boy.

[–] dohpaz42 18 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Those ears look like German Shepard. The rest of him hints at Pit Bull.

If that’s even remotely close to accurate, you’ve got a super intelligent good boy on your hands. And while intelligence can be good, it can also lead to a lot of trouble. 😅 make sure to keep him stimulated and tired. 🤣

[–] [email protected] 16 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I'd definitely agree that it's a Pit Bull cross with a shepherd of some kind. The shape of the face definitely suggests Pit Bull to me, but I get more of a Belgian Malinois vibe from those ears:

Could explain why two hours at a dog park didn't crush his energy levels, Malinois are renowned and/or notorious for their exercise needs.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

And they're friggin escape artists. If you thought huskies are good at escaping, you've never met a malinois. On the plus side, they're one of the most loyal dogs you'll ever meet.

Edit. Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, malinois just take everything to the extreme. When they get excited, you've never seen a dog more excited. When they get protective, they're the most. And so on.

[–] somethingsnappy 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

By that measure, you've never met an Akita.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

Maybe Belgian Shepherd, they have darker fur.

[–] AA5B 1 points 6 months ago

That’s what I was going to say: German shepherd, Staffy, and maybe something else

[–] joneskind 17 points 6 months ago

He looks exactly like a fine little doggo

[–] LifeLikeLady 16 points 6 months ago

He's happy is what he is.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 6 months ago

Looks to me like he’s awesome.

[–] davidagain 11 points 6 months ago

Dog.

[–] ClockNimble 9 points 6 months ago

Confirmed good boy.

[–] MehBlah 8 points 6 months ago

Thats a good boy. Looks like the best kind, a mutt.

[–] TropicalDingdong 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Looks like a dog.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

I don't know. He's wearing a shirt. Dogs don't wear shirts. Maybe a dog, but it's unclear.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago

You don't need a DNA test. I know what he is. He's your dude. That's all that matters.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago

He is definitely 100% good boy. Congrats on the adorable sweetheart.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

Happy, he’s happy. Good boi!

[–] Late2TheParty 5 points 6 months ago

Definitely one handsome feller!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

Well one things for certain, he’s not a cat 😂

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

It's easy to see what he is.

Happy!

[–] requiem 4 points 6 months ago

Belgian Shepherd - Staffordshire Terrier cross would be my guess.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

He's gorgeous! It's always hard to guess breed mixes based on appearance alone, as physical appearance is determined by such a small percentage of DNA. It's always fun to guess, though! I've worked in various animal industries for years, and we always start a poll when someone submits their dog for DNA testing. My guess for the predominant breeds is either Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd, then Staffordshire terrier.

Congratulations on finding such a fantastic dog, and I hope you update us once his results are in!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I’m guessing pit, German Shepard, boxer, and maybe a lil bit chow chow.

Btw got a link to that harness and seatbelt thing? Looks comf.

[–] spicytuna62 8 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Here's the seat tether

And here's his harness

Any harness will do, really. We don't even use the harness outside of the car. He does pretty well just being walked on his collar. He only ever pulls if he sees a squirrel. That's one area where we're working on training lol

I would be totally unsurprised to find out there's some pit in there. He came from a shelter, and all the local shelters have tons of pits. His history before the shelter is a big question mark.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

Sick thanks!

Yeah a lot of shelter dogs have some put in them including my dude (15 %)

[–] mechoman444 3 points 6 months ago

He's your dude! You know exactly what he is!

[–] buzz86us 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Cute I always thought dog breeds were BS

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

Because he's really smart, it's important that, in addition to physical exercise, he get mental exercise as well!

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