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We added a new family member last Saturday.   He's a mystery dog. Found by animal control with who they think was his brother 4 weeks ago. Brother got adopted out 2 weeks ago. They think he's 2 years old from his teeth, but other than that - nothing. He appears house broken, but he's not leash trained. There's Dachshund in him, but I have no idea what the other half is. We were thinking Jack Russel, but he's a slug. A few have suggested Corgi, but he's got longer legs than either a Weiner dog or a Corgi. We will probably need a DNA test to figure out whether this is a Dorgi or a Jackshund. Also, holy crap is it difficult to find a harness or collar that works with small, long dogs. He can get out of almost anything by just going in reverse no matter how tight I make the straps. He's like a little torpedo, there's nothing to snag on.
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Cythereal posted:Looks like a Jack Russell or mix thereof to me. I just noticed this post from months ago, he’s a dachshund/Jack Russell mix - heavy on the dachshund. Whatever terrier is in him is purely looks because Max’s a slug. We are picking up a rescue next week whose supposedly a corgi terrier mix. 3 years old and 30 pounds. Picked up by animal control with a belly full of babies, which she delivered and weaned after she got to the rescue shelter. Now that all the puppies have been adopted she’s ready to go herself. Just waiting for her to heal after spaying.  Might have to get a DNA test on this one. Will tests show me what kind of terrier she is? I’m starting to think she’s a Corgi Pit. Huge head, little tiny legs. But if that’s the case she’s a very small Corgi Pit. We’ll call her Ruby.
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Sep 21, 2021 19:18
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Instant Jellyfish posted:She's super cute! American pit bull terriers aren't huge dogs and I don't personally see any corgi traits in her face at least. There are lots of pits with big goofy bat ears Yeah, the corgi may not be accurate. A Corgi Pit weighs 30 to 50lbs so she's in range, but just barely. Most pictures of that mixed breed seem to have more corgi in the face. Thanks for the DNA suggestions, we'll keep an eye out for Embark on sale.  My kid's so excited. She loves the pointy ears and none of our other dogs ever liked toys, but Ruby is obsessed with them.
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Sep 21, 2021 20:18
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She could just be a breed/mix with dwarfism!
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Friend posted:Unless they've fixed it in the last few months, you can add a kit to your cart, and when it says "add another for only $135" add that one and remove the original and you can just buy the discounted one (or multiple discounted ones!) Can confirm, it does work. Just ordered a kit for $135. Thanks.
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Oct 19, 2021 15:23
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Our Embark DNA test results came back on our "corgi/terrier" mix and there's no corgi, but there is some beagle, a bit of chow, a dash of labrador, and some dalmation that must be cross contamination. 50% American pit bull terrier. Shocked I tell you, just shocked. 
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Nov 10, 2021 13:43
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Instant Jellyfish posted:The beagle/pits I've met have all been super sweet dogs. She looks like a good friend Yeah, I figure the Embark results are accurate enough. They predicted her coat, her weight, her coloring and alerted us a potential liver issue with her breed to keep an eye out for. Which is good to know since we lost our previous pit mix to probable liver failure. It's a silly luxury to get your dog's DNA tested, but I would have just spent that $135 on booze anyway. And yes, like every pit mix I've known she's the sweetest thing ever while being simultaneously terrifying. The way she plays with our weiner dog by putting his whole head in her mouth. He comes out of every scuffle unharmed, but covered in slobber.
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Nov 10, 2021 16:27
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