Genetic report

Harry was classified at an OES mix at the shelter. I feel in love with him the moment he did the "don't hurt me" paw lift to the vet. I knew he wasn't going into rescue. Afterwards I wondered, "just what are you Harry?" So did the genetic test and it came back today. Nothing dominant but he coded out as English Coonhound (like a bluetick hound), ITALIAN GREYHOUND?? (He's very long legged) and....................OES!! YES! :clappurple: Now we know where that one blue eye came from. So I guess I'm correct in sayin I have 2+ sheepdogs.....is that 2.5??

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And a sweet, beautiful baby he is! :D
Isn't it nice to know the breeds that make up our beloved mixes?
People laugh when I say Meesha is part Schipperke but that's ok :D
Mesha looks like a very big Schipperke. I've only met a few and was entranced by them.
Very interesting!

Harry is just adorable too :clappurple: :clappurple:
Very interesting! I wish the test were cheaper so that more people would do it. The results can be so curious! What a funny mix but a beautiful result. :hearts:
>>>>Loves Harry :hearts: :hearts: :hearts:

It's so easy to see why you fell in love with him - that face and those eyes are so expressive!!

Hmmm an English Tickhound...or Old Coonhound ...or Sheephound?

Marianne
Well..it looks like that pretty boy got all the best of all the breed involved!!!!


What a cutie!!!!!!!! :aww: :aww: :aww: :aww:
I'm never sure how accurate those tests are from what I hear from vets, but ...at least yours makes some sense! Some are out there!!! You should post more pics! Harry is gorgeous ...and those eyes say sooo much!
What a gorgeous boy Harry is!! Congrats!! :clappurple: :clappurple:
The Handsome Dude thanks you for your kind words. Since I had been out of town, this guy with this new found status as a sheepdog, insisted he had to sleep on the bed last night and kiss Mom every few minutes. "I knew I was special and now have the paper to prove it."

Maybe some day I'll find the camera so as to give you updates on this guy who is now 8 or 9 years old, greying in the body a bit, but sill "The Perfect Dog" as well as "Handsome Dude."

This guy's hair never mats and only needs the undercoat combed out once a year in May or June. For him, brushing isn't necessary, just a joy.
Well, I just read the enclosed literature for Harry, the % OES, Coonhound, It. Greyhound is small, there's even more but not identifiable. Perhaps so many different or breeds not yet cataloged in their database. A real multi-mix. No matter, I'm thrilled they found OES in him at all!

Ah, and here's the Dude now wanting a kiss......what a love.
Susan,
WHO could resist that wonderful boy indeed. What a sweetie he looks like.

Isn't it about time to meet up in Santa Fe for the Opera? :cow: :bulb:
Ali:

Harry is the "wanna be" as you identified him. Now we know he's a "little bit sheepdog." He's about 8 now and greying in a most dignified manner. He's still my main protector.

You are a little late on the opera season. Ends in the next two weeks. I only got to three performances as Paul had his hip replacement and I was tied up playing nurse for two performances. Had to sell the remaining tickets. It's been rainy all season up there. The night I was there for 'Hoffman the rain was coming down so hard you couldn't hear the soprano....that's a hard rain. Only one aria lost.
There's always next season.
my luck. i would have loved Mdm. Butterfly!

Let's plan NOW for next summer! A DEFINATE!
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