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» Joy Butler - What is my dog?

In response to What is my dog? posted by dbmbme:
You're welcome, although I wouldn't really say I'm "providing a service." I just give my opinion which may or may not be right.

If you were given the correct information at the shelter, I guess it just proves how dogs can have bloodlines that do not show up in their appearance. I've seen puppies (father unknown) at the shelter that grow up to look nothing like their mother. I don't know if you're aware but it is possible for puppies from the same litter to have different fathers if the mother bred with different dogs.

But since you mentioned Rottie, I specifically looked for it and in the sitting side view, it may be evident somewhat in her body shape and in the slope between her eyes. Also the black hairs you mentioned could be from Rottie. She carries her tail like she could have some kind of northern breed in her, which may account for the thick hair around her neck too. Otherwise I would say her coloring, pointy nose, and flippy ears look like she could have some Collie too. The only way to know for sure is to do the DNA testing on her. When people ask what breed she is, just tell them All American Mixed Breed or just make up a "designer" name. They'll probably answer back, "Oh those are great dogs!" ;)