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Freddie

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3. Unfortunately I think ALL the shelter dogs around here are pits or pit mixes

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Wed Aug 4, 2021, 12:34 PM

Aug 2021

That’s why my daughter spent $$$ for a mini cockapoo from a very reputable breeder (she went to their house, not Amish). My new granddog is absolutely adorable and has a wonderful sweet, friendly disposition. Looks like a little black mop.

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I kinda wonder who decides what breed a shelter dog is? [View all] Marthe48 Aug 2021 OP

I think the look at dna. LakeArenal Aug 2021 #1

Wouldn't that cost a lot of money? Sanity Claws Aug 2021 #6

Well I have watched dog rescue shows on the tee vee. LakeArenal Aug 2021 #11

Mostly they guess. SharonClark Aug 2021 #2

That's been my experience Sanity Claws Aug 2021 #7

Unfortunately I think ALL the shelter dogs around here are pits or pit mixes Freddie Aug 2021 #3

Reminds me of an app. piddyprints Aug 2021 #4

I laughed out loud about the calico. Sanity Claws Aug 2021 #5

lol I hope you can view the link! Marthe48 Aug 2021 #10

Calico isn't a breed, though many breeds can have calico markings. Ocelot II Aug 2021 #13

Well, yes, piddyprints Aug 2021 #15

There are "calico" dogs... Ocelot II Aug 2021 #17

We know one. piddyprints Aug 2021 #18

I really don't see how the breed of a dog or a cat can be determined reliably Ocelot II Aug 2021 #19

I agree. piddyprints Aug 2021 #20

I got the DNA test because she's an unusual-looking cat and I was curious Ocelot II Aug 2021 #21

Holy cow! piddyprints Aug 2021 #22

Our vet couldn't even guess what at least half of the 20 or so dogs are that we have rescued marie999 Aug 2021 #8

You are so kind! Marthe48 Aug 2021 #9

There is a treatment for heartworm that cures the dog. marie999 Aug 2021 #12

Thanks for the information Marthe48 Aug 2021 #14

They guess jcgoldie Aug 2021 #16

lol Marthe48 Aug 2021 #23