Tess Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 Ello As many of you know I have a lovely lab cross called Benji. When we got him he was 4 already and got him from the RSPCA so didn't really know much about the background, but they advised that as Benji has a white star on his chest he was a lab cross collie. I'm sorry but I can't help but disagree - he is HUGE. Everyone says he is the biggest lab they have ever seen, and I was wondering if based on the pictures below if anyone else can hazard a guess as to whom his people are? I can't help but think he has some great dane in, but i'm no expert! Pictures.... Cyberhound.. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150222052606871&l=bf66474b84 Nice walk in the rain, and even came home with a new toy! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150224027366871&l=b08c3626a6 Washing up.. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150216283101871&l=f97097da56 Got my intellectual face on.. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150216298296871&l=6a696824ec Please throw the ball, PLEEEEEEEEEASE http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150216298296871&l=6a696824ec Fine ill amuse myself then! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150216282841871&l=f97c6e36f1 How about if I put it a tiny bit closer, will you throw it now?? http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150216282316871&l=7c7a910c49 Any thoughts are most welcome Thanks!
Elizabeth13 Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 I don't see collie personally (and i do love my collies!) He does have quite a chunky looking muzzle (no offence!) To me he looks like a black lab retriever, but that's just my opinion! (You can always get a DNA done for £60 if you really want to know!)
Tess Posted October 23, 2011 Author Posted October 23, 2011 Ooh, can you actually? I'm so curious! He does have a big snouty bit, and looking at pictures of lab cross danes there is a striking resemblence, but who knows. All I know is he doesn't have collie in, (like it makes a jot of difference anyway).
Elizabeth13 Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 Yes, if you just google it you get loads of results. Simple pack is sent where you swab the mouth and then pack it off to wherever and done! If you wanted to do it though, i'd make sure it's reputable (feedback or something) and see if they have a good range of breeds that they have on the system. I'd imagine there'd be nothing worse than not getting an accurate enough result because they don't have enough breeds to identify with!
ParkyJ Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 Looks like a labx dane or even labx rotti looking at the shape of his head he is very sweet nice pictures. He has got long legd to hasnt he. We have a labx in ay our rescue at the moment and he is very big to (Long legs) you can have a DNA test done to tell you what breeds are in him dont know how much it costs.
Tess Posted October 23, 2011 Author Posted October 23, 2011 Yeah his legs are very long. His back legs are actually a bit longer than the front - we're expecting a few hip problems when he's older. I've never thought Rotti though to be honest. I am inclined towards dane purely as I've never seen a lab or collie that size before, seems like a giant compared to other similar breeds! He's definately got a lab temprement though, daft as a brush (although I've not seen many daft brushes) and everyones best friend - sometimes he'll happily wander off and join in on someone elses walk and he loves a good bum scratch!
MARY POPPINS Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 The picture of just his head does look Great dane What always ammuses me is that everything is either Lab cross or Lurcher cross, must cover a multitude of breed for the rescues
thorphanger Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 I would say he is a pure labrador retriever. Some labs are very big we have had labs for years and he doesn't look oversized for a lab. His white mark is quite common too in labs. Certain lines in labs often throw pups with a white mark on their chest. Hope this helps. He looks lovely.
*Peaches* Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 Looks like a labx dane or even labx rotti looking at the shape of his head he is very sweet nice pictures. He has got long legd to hasnt he. We have a labx in ay our rescue at the moment and he is very big to (Long legs) you can have a DNA test done to tell you what breeds are in him dont know how much it costs. I agree with the Lab x Dane
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