Dog smarts needed

[RetiredJedi]

Ok, my brother-in-law got this dog about five or six weeks ago from his wife. She is a vet and one of her nurses found him under their car. We aren't sure what he is but thinking he is a mix of boxer and pit. His name is Franklin. I wanted to post some pics and see what you all think he could be.





And this is me trying to keep him still long enough for a pic:

[mpkeelee]

Ya he looks like a lil pit. He's a lil cutie. I am going to look at a Belgian malinois this weekend and hopefully everything will go ok.

[RetiredJedi]

Thanks for the info and good luck. Oh and he has long legs like a boxer.

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[LovelyMomma]

Yep, looks like a pit/boxer to me.

[Skittles1101]

Yeah he looks like he could be a boxer/pit mix for sure. Whatever he is a mix of, I see more pit in there than anything. He's freaking adorable!!

[RetiredJedi]

Yea he really is awesome. If I didn't have three chihuahuas at home, I would be trying my best to take him back with me :0)

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[Evenstar]

I work as an all-breed trainer for our area's kennel club and I've done so for nearly 16 years. I can tell you that just because a dog looks like he is part this or that, it isn't necessarily true. Genes blend to create certain characteristics that resemble those of specific breeds, but those genes don't necessarily come from those breeds. The broad skull of a pit bull can also be passed along by a rottweiler or some other bully breed. The raised ears could come from a terrier or a German Shepherd.

However, I do have to agree that he certainly looks like a pit/boxer cross! And he may very well be. Have you seen the DNA kits you can get from the AKC? If you want to know for sure what he is, this is a really easy and relatively inexpensive way to find out. All you have to do is order the kit from the AKC and use the swab to collect a little saliva and skin cells from the inside of the dog's cheek. You send that off to the AKC and they send you back a certificate telling you what breeds and what percentages of those breeds are in his background. It's quite accurate!

No matter what he is, he is absolutely adorable and I'd take him home with me in a heartbeat!! He looks like he has a great personality too! Pits are seriously under-rated - they can make really wonderful pets if treated right and Boxers are great with kids! He looks really happy with his new home!

[DellaF]

He sure is cute.

[RetiredJedi]

I work as an all-breed trainer for our area's kennel club and I've done so for nearly 16 years. I can tell you that just because a dog looks like he is part this or that, it isn't necessarily true. Genes blend to create certain characteristics that resemble those of specific breeds, but those genes don't necessarily come from those breeds. The broad skull of a pit bull can also be passed along by a rottweiler or some other bully breed. The raised ears could come from a terrier or a German Shepherd.

However, I do have to agree that he certainly looks like a pit/boxer cross! And he may very well be. Have you seen the DNA kits you can get from the AKC? If you want to know for sure what he is, this is a really easy and relatively inexpensive way to find out. All you have to do is order the kit from the AKC and use the swab to collect a little saliva and skin cells from the inside of the dog's cheek. You send that off to the AKC and they send you back a certificate telling you what breeds and what percentages of those breeds are in his background. It's quite accurate!

No matter what he is, he is absolutely adorable and I'd take him home with me in a heartbeat!! He looks like he has a great personality too! Pits are seriously under-rated - they can make really wonderful pets if treated right and Boxers are great with kids! He looks really happy with his new home!

Thanks...great info!!! I will pass this on if they want to know for sure.

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[wolfy-hound]

My guess would be pit mix, possibly american bulldog or boxer.

He's a mutt. Cute bugger who will probably make one awesome dog.