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Here's my dude. I have no idea what he is. (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by spicytuna62@lemmy.world to c/aww@lemmy.world
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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@lemmy.world 124 points 2 years ago (2 children)

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

[–] sndmn@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 years ago

Ditto

[–] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org 60 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

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

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 55 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Dog.

[–] bighatchester@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I agree

[–] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

Possibly.

[–] invisiblegorilla@sh.itjust.works 39 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Its a dog

[–] supercriticalcheese@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

[–] MacNCheezus@lemmy.today 5 points 2 years ago

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

[–] cuchilloc@lemmy.world 32 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

[–] ProfessorProteus@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What do you mean "you bois"?

[–] indepndnt@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What do YOU mean "you bois"?

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[–] TheControlled@lemmy.world 31 points 2 years ago

Dog.

[–] OptimusPrimeDownfall@discuss.tchncs.de 20 points 2 years ago

Purebred mutt. 100% good boy.

[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 18 points 2 years 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. 🤣

[–] CountVon@sh.itjust.works 16 points 2 years 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.

[–] Justas@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago

Maybe Belgian Shepherd, they have darker fur.

[–] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years 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@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

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[–] joneskind@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago

He looks exactly like a fine little doggo

[–] LifeLikeLady@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago

He's happy is what he is.

[–] SouthFresh@lemmy.ml 14 points 2 years ago

Looks to me like he’s awesome.

[–] davidagain@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago

Dog.

[–] ClockNimble@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

Confirmed good boy.

[–] MehBlah@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

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

[–] ElectricMoon@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 years ago

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

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Looks like a dog.

[–] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 4 points 2 years ago

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

[–] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 7 points 2 years ago

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

[–] nightwatch_admin@feddit.nl 6 points 2 years ago

Happy, he’s happy. Good boi!

[–] Late2TheParty@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Definitely one handsome feller!

[–] requiem@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Belgian Shepherd - Staffordshire Terrier cross would be my guess.

[–] GiantChickDicks@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years 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!

[–] stevedidwhat_infosec@infosec.pub 4 points 2 years ago

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

[–] steal_your_face@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years 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@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years 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.

[–] steal_your_face@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

Sick thanks!

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

[–] N01R3@lemmynsfw.com 4 points 2 years ago

It's easy to see what he is.

Happy!

[–] buzz86us@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Cute I always thought dog breeds were BS

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[–] mechoman444@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

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

[–] LittleTarsier@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago

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

[–] Aggravationstation@feddit.uk 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Dog "breeds" are like human "races", pretty much bullshit we made up. He's a canine, and clearly a fine one at that.

[–] AnalogyAddict@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)

That's not even close to true. Different breeds are meant for different purposes. Humans haven't been selectively bred for different purposes over thousands of lifetimes.

Knowing the DNA makeup of your dog can help you head off certain diseases, and get a better understanding of their emotional needs.

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