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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 104 points 2 years ago (2 children)

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

[–] sndmn@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 years ago

Ditto

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 50 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Dog.

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

I agree

[–] NegativeLookBehind@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago

Dog expert here, I can confirm it is dog

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

Possibly.

[–] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org 49 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

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

[–] TheControlled@lemmy.world 28 points 2 years ago

Dog.

[–] cuchilloc@lemmy.world 25 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"?

[–] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 1 points 2 years ago

One of the worst movies I have ever seen. Would totally watch again.

[–] OptimusPrimeDownfall@discuss.tchncs.de 18 points 2 years ago

Purebred mutt. 100% good boy.

[–] joneskind@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago

He looks exactly like a fine little doggo

[–] LifeLikeLady@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago

He's happy is what he is.

[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (1 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. 🤣

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

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

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

Dog.

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

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

[–] 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.

[–] MamboGator@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

When I was a kid my family had a boxer with very similar eyes. Maybe there's some of that in there.

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

Confirmed good boy.

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Looks like a dog.

[–] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 3 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.

[–] nightwatch_admin@feddit.nl 5 points 2 years ago

Happy, he’s happy. Good boi!

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

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

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

It's easy to see what he is.

Happy!

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

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

[–] Late2TheParty@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Definitely one handsome feller!

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

Belgian Shepherd - Staffordshire Terrier cross would be my guess.

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

Cute I always thought dog breeds were BS

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

beagle shepherd is not a thing

[–] 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!

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

He’s a good boi! That’s what he is!

(Also those ears! I love ‘em.)

[–] AnalogyAddict@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Definitely some boxer, especially with that energy.

[–] Nom@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

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^Maybe an Alano Español(Spanish Bulldog).

Not a dog expert(don't even have a dog) but I consulted this list. The ears seem to be long cropped to me though I can't be certain.

I just realized you now have a Mabari Warhound. You lucky...dog...

[–] notsure@fedia.io 1 points 2 years ago

He fren til the en... lucky pack

[–] TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

Looks like part Plott Hound like my dog.

The brindle-colored coat is a dead give-away and the intelligence too!

Very good with kids, highly intelligent, and bred to hunt bears.

For the down-voter: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plott_Hound

[–] SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'll throw you a maaaaybeeee. Those ears, though!

[–] TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

That's why I said part Plott Hound. Mine is a lab/plott mix and she's absolutely amazing. Wicked smaht and the bestest girl you could ask for.

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

Several breeds can have Brindle coats, like pugs! Maybe it’s part pug

[–] TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

But not the size. My Plott Hound mix is 70lbs. His is close or the same and Plott Hounds are a heavy breed with brindle coats.

[–] 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 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 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.

[–] Aggravationstation@feddit.uk 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

OK so I do stand partially corrected. In theory genetic tests can give you an idea of the inherited diseases that your dog might have. But sadly it looks like the companies that do the testing are fairly shady: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/marketplace-dog-dna-test-1.6763274

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/dog-dna-tests-science-reliable-breeds

Also, yes, there are working dog breeds that have been bred for a long time for specific reasons. But most breeds are fairly new and have been bred for cosmetic reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhfCdF6qnyA

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