I knew my mutt was part Dalmatian. That much was clear. The spots are a dead giveaway and his neurotic behavior sealed the deal on the Dalmatian front. When people see him on his walks they often say: "Ooohhh, he is so cute. What is he?" I usually say Dalmatian/Hound mix. After a year of wondering what he really was, I bought the kit and swabbed the little guy's cheek to find out. Anxiously awaiting the results, I began guessing what his other half could possibly be. My final guess: Beagle and Pointer. Wrong and wrong. My boyfriend's guess: Pit Bull. Wrong. People on the street said: Blue Heeler, Boxer, and Coonhound. Wrong, wrong, and wrong.
Here are Lucky's results:
- Level 3: Dalmatian, Mastiff(!!!)
- Level 4: Collie
- Level 5: American Eskimo Dog, Boston Terrier, Papillion
Thank you Happy Dog DNA!
Thank you, Kiley, for sharing Lucky's photos and his results. As we've noted before, the dominant characteristics of a particular breed are not always evident, particularly when they are present at Level 3 and lower. And since Dalmation is pretty clear, it's a safe bet that BioPet Vet Lab correctly identified the other breeds as well.
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And to add a note: Lucky is a rescue dog. Kiley fostered him with the intention of finding him the best home possible. She ended up adopting him herself and I think he does have the best home!
Lucky's Grandma
Cathy Kane
Kudos to Kiley and her boyfriend for rescuing Lucky and giving him such a good home. We recently lost one of our beloved Beagles, Snoopy, and if we decide at some point to get a new companion for Madison our 5-year old Beagle, we will definitely consider a rescue dog.
Lucky is indeed a lucky dog.
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