Comments on: Decoding Their DNA: The Heritage Canine Breed Test (Part I)

By: Joel Stevens

Joel Stevens — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:39:37 +0000

Rio could be part Vizsla. The shape is right, but the nose color is wrong.

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By: alan

alan — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:19:21 +0000

Odin looks like an Australian Cattle dog + Lab. I think that would explain the coloring better than pit bull and (maybe it’s the angle of the photo) I’m just not seeing pit bull in his face.

I can’t think of anything more likely than Bri’s assessment of Rio.

By: Pete

Pete — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:52:46 +0000

Rio looks like our new shelter rescue Katy — an Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Tick Hound (and probably a few other things) mix.

By: J_B

J_B — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:35:54 +0000

Just FYI, Aussies can have tails. It happens more often than you’d think. Some breeders actually cut the tails off if they are concerned about keeping the standard breed appearance.

I have an Aussie (Max) and a Golden Retriever/Aussie Mix (Sam).

As for the readers dogs…I’d agree that their might be some Australian Cattle Dog in Odin just based on that one photo. My father has them and they can have box-shaped heads. As for Rio, I don’t even think I could make a guess…I’m more versed in the working breeds.

Interesting article!

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By: bri

bri — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:56:00 +0000

Odin: cattle dog/herder – by the eyes, I’d say border collie. The coat and jawline along with brindle pattern, I’d actually go with boxer more than pitbull. The keys here I think are the white patches.

Rio: labrador retriever (yellow), greyhound line (whippet, etc. included) .

Full size photo of Odin would be handy and showing their brisket, basically a side view. How the rib cage is held/hung tells a fair amount about basic dog breeds.

I know with my dog I’ve tried to figure it out. She’s 100lbs, fine legs, large deep chest, rosette ears, wide block forehead, and dark muzzle. I’ve figured out she’s definitely German Shepherd, but the rest – I’m guessing at English mastiff, or great Dane.

By: graysonwyatt

graysonwyatt — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:25:44 +0000

I’m going hound (grey, whippet, or other) on Rio and pit/lab/aussie on Oden. New Mexico shelters most commonly end up with pit and cattle dog mixes. Betting against saluki.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:02:02 +0000

Based just on one photo and your descriptions, I’d guess Odin has a bit of cattle dog in him. As for Rio’s long, narrow frame, I’d guess saluki, greyhound, or whippet and possible a hound.

I’m considered the DNA testing for my new puppy. I’m nearly positive he has Aussie in him…but he has a tail, so I’m trying to figure out the rest. People have suggested Golden. I wonder if it’s not beagle.

Regardless, interesting piece. Looking forward to Part II.