What is my dog mixed with?

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Thanks so much!...i knew something wasnt right!....thanks so much for the link..it will help me keep an eye on possible health concerns with her...very grateful!, Wendy
 
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I would say that she is a purebred. We raise English and Neapolitan Mastiffs and unfortunately there are many dogs that do not fit in the breed standards. I do not know what the St. B. standard is but I would guess that it has these sorts of dogs in its pedigree. This does not make it a bad dog in any way, you just would not be able to show it if it did not make its standards. Also just because you bought her in a pet store, it does not mean that there was any wrong doing. There is a big misconception on buying pups from a pet store. Not saying there is not the so called puppy mills out there but by law breeders selling pups that go to pet stores must be federally licensed and USDA inspected by gov't vets. So there are some inaccurate statistics in the post so don't let the pet store thing get you down. Many times, as with anything, we just normally hear about the bad experiences and not the good ones. We do not sell our puppies to pet stores because they couldn't afford it but I do know those who have had great expeiences buying a pet from a store. If she is registered with AKC, at the minimum the sire has to be DNA'd if he has sired 7 or more litters. DNA testing can be done as previously stated through the AKC. They have there own kits that you use and send the swab sample back to AKC for analysis. They are sometimes a pain to get a good sample but they have recently changed it to make things easier. It takes 6-8 weeks but it is certainly worth it. If it comes back to dogs not on her papers you are entitled to the refund of the purchase price and DNA costs, at the minimum, and the breeder would be fined and probably have there breeding rights revoked for years by the AKC. I live in South Dakota and would be happy to talk to the breeders for you. I do not know who they are but I am willing to help if I can. GREAT looking dogs in your pics!!!! Next time go with something bigger, like 200 pound mastiff
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Thanks for all your advice and wisdom!....AND how did you know i have an English Mastiff pup!..LOL..too weird!....
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The whole "pet store puppy mill" thing is simply not true. The USDA has rules about puppies that are sold at petstores coming from registered breeders. They have to all be vet checked at least twice- usually more by the time they reach the consumer. Puppies sold in petstores have (by law) seen a vet, been vaccinated and wormed, and are free of diseases that could endanger humans to the best of the ability of the vet who signs their health certificate to know. They also have to be cleared as basically healthy for sale. Peta and others have been pushing the whole "poor puppy mill" propaganda for several years just to further their own political anti-breeding agendas. And because most people are not really familiar with the legalities of breeding, they just believe what propaganda they hear then pass it on as truth.
Realistically, this dog is simply a pet quality dog. There is nothing majorly wrong with her at her sale or the vet would have picked it up. Does that mean it is guaranteed that she will never have a genetic problem such as hip dysplasia? No. That is not something a vet would pick up on a very young puppy, and she is a pet quality puppy. She will never be the quality of an AKC champion, but she is what she is. She is a wonderful, cute companion ready to love you with all her heart. She is a pet not a show dog. She may have some genetic problems show up as she ages, but that is true of any pet quality dog.
If you are concerned about her being a purebred, you can send in a DNA sample. It costs about a hundred dollars. They are pretty reliable. It still would not make her a champion quality dog. She is a pet.
I personally think the dog is adorable.
 
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Thanks!..i think she is adorabe also!....ooh no, dont worry!..i'm not into the whole "show" thing!...i've never even turned her AKC papers in...simply because its just a stupid piece of paper....my concern with this post is..."what is she mixed with", i'm just like that...lol.....i wanted to know!..it had been driving me crazy trying to figure out what she was mixed with.....but...i'm leaning towards she may be a purebred.(after seeing some of the links other posters had sent me..)......*which is no big deal to me*..i have ALL kinds of mutts/mixes here....again...i was just wondering what she was mixed with....now i'm not wondering anymore.....lol....thanks!, Wendy
 
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thank you greatplainschick and mekasmom!!!!!! and just because she wont be a ch in breed,,,doesnt mean she cannot do OB or agility or be a therapy dog or many other things...
 

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