September 15th 2012 3:27 pm
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I just got my DNA tested recently. Mom was curious because some of my behavior is a bit different for a German Shepherd. Here are the results of the test: I'm 50% German Shepherd, 25% White Swiss Shepherd, and 25% German Short Hair Pointer.
White Swiss German Shepherds were made a separate breed in Switzerland in the 1960s, but they are very close to German Shepherds. And German Short Hair Pointers like to dig and bay. I can dig all day long in the yard and yodel. Mom is just thrilled by this. Part of our yard is beginning to resemble a lunar landscape. But, she says she still loves me. The German Short Hair Pointer will also help me with my nosework.
I'm still taking nosework and obedience classes. And I chewed off my tracking harness because Mom forgot to take it off me on the way home. Doesn't she know I need to be free? Now I've got a new purple harness. It was time to upgrade. On my way to a nice long hike....talk to you later.

Your diggin' dog buddy,
Zack

Barked by: Flicka ~ CGC (Dogster Member)

September 15th 2012 at 3:39 pm

Just a little surprised the DNA test didnt say you were a Chihuahua !!!

They ony have a very limited data base at best... and are rarely anything but chance messed guess.

Maybe 2% have any validity... you got closer to lucky. These arent just my thoughts.. but the thoughts of the majority. Usual answer to "Should I get my dog DNA tested ?" is ....

Spend the money on dog food.. its a better bet !!

They got the 50% GSD for you... that is beyond rare to get that good with those DNA tests ! .. As to the rest... dont bet on it !!!

Whatever.. you are beautiful...

Barked by: Reilly (Dogster Member)

January 7th 2013 at 7:13 am

Zack, you sure look like german shepherd to me, and so those Kira. My father is white german shepherd and my mom is australian shepherd. Mom's dog before me was a white german shepherd. She was an alpha and always
challenging Mom. I'm nothing like her, I listen, do what I'm told, and just being a good girl. The only problem I have is when meeting a new dog for the first time I get aggressive. It takes me a few meetings before I become friends.Mom says I'm very smart, but not smart enough to get caught with that bully stick.HaHa

Barked by: andrea B

January 7th 2013 at 12:58 pm

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January 7th 2013 at 12:58 pm

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January 7th 2013 at 12:58 pm

Barked by: Zack (Dogster Member)

January 7th 2013 at 1:02 pm

Reilly,
Sounds like your mom's former dog was a dominant female. Mom's last female GSD, Gypsy Belle, was also dominant. They are good dogs but need more careful management.
You sounds like a very good dog. Your behavior towards a strange dog might be "dog reactivity" rather than aggression. My sister Kira was very reactive toward other dogs. Mom and Kira worked with a trainer and she's very friendly around other dogs now.
My sister Kira and I LOVE bully sticks! Hope that you're staying warm.