• Shear size makes me think otherwise. He said that the mix is 3-4 times the size of his B. Shouldn't Brittanys be close to same size just heavier? To be that much bigger, makes me think it's got to be larger breeds.


  • @etzbseder:

    Shear size makes me think otherwise. He said that the mix is 3-4 times the size of his B. Shouldn't Brittanys be close to same size just heavier? To be that much bigger, makes me think it's got to be larger breeds.

    I should have been more clear, because that's misleading. Lola is only 16.5 pounds today, so she is on the tiny side. I took Coda to the vet today & he weighed 49 pounds.
    An animal control officer was there to pick up a stray. When I told her & the receptionist I had no idea what he is & asked for input, the first thing they both said was "Saint Bernard, but only in the face." His bone structure is much more delicate than a Saint Bernard, and its ONLY the face that looks like Saint Bernard.
    I hadn't thought Brittany Spaniel. He does have that look, but based on his size, I think its unlikely.
    I was looking at setters online, and he looks to me like a red & white Irish setter. Yesterday he spotted a bird at the park, and he pointed a bit. He doesn't have as much feathering as pure bred setters, but his fur is white & silky & long. And its hard to see in the pictures, but his entire body is covered with very very light brown spots.
    He has the most gentle temperament of any dog I've ever met.


  • If you're still leaning towards a saint bernard, but it doesn't fit, try other swiss dogs, like a greater swiss mountain dog., but they're short coated.

    With that many spots, I still think some sort of heeler mix.


  • check out the Llewellin setter (a strain of Eng setter) on this page:

    http://classifieds.breedersclub.net/breedersclub/webumake/breedersclub/jreardan/


  • Britney and Lab. or English setter and lab. The lab would make the face a bit broader giving it more of the St. look - ticking and structure looks more like setter to me but - who knows - could be 3 things or 4 … Irish R&W is a remote possibility more because they are first not as big as you think and 2nd as a reletively rare breed - they pretty much know where all of them are.

    I'm sure however he loves having a home of their own. Kudo's to you!


  • He's cute, I thought Springer Spaniel mix too when I first saw the picture but I can see where you could see how he looks like a Saint Bernard in his face.


  • Whatever mix he is, he is lovely.


  • I looked up every suggestion so far in this thread, and my conclusion is: he could be anything!!! Haha. If I had an extra $300 laying around, I'd do a DNA test to satisfy my curiosity! I guess until then, he's just Coda!

    By the way, he's looking for a new home. If anybody knows anybody who is looking for a dog, he's great & I highly recommend him to any home that isn't a small apartment with two resident basenjis!


  • @agilebasenji:

    check out the Llewellin setter (a strain of Eng setter) on this page:

    http://classifieds.breedersclub.net/breedersclub/webumake/breedersclub/jreardan/

    This was the first thing that came to mind when I saw the dog. He looks just like one to me.


  • Here is a photo album on Another Chance for English Setters (ACES) are national English Setter rescue group.

    http://www.englishsetterrescue.org/family-album/adoptions-2008.html

    Coda looks not too different from some of these dogs. It might be worth contacting them to see if they can help you place him.


  • The MARS Company has a DNA test called the WISDOM Panel. It does 5 generations, 120 breeds. If you really want to know. My guess would be Brittany X Dalmatian.


  • @Becky:

    The MARS Company has a DNA test called the WISDOM Panel. It does 5 generations, 120 breeds. If you really want to know. My guess would be Brittany X Dalmatian.

    If I had the money, I definitely would have done that just to satisfy my curiosity! Good news though…. whatever he is, he has a home! He went to Andrew's sister, which I know is a great home for any dog! He will be an only child so he will be well cared for & spoiled! Yay!


  • Yea! I love happy endings. I have seen the DNA test for under $70 if anyone really cares. He is really pretty, whatever he is.


  • i'm so happy to hear that. and this means you'll get to see him on a regular basis, right?


  • @agilebasenji:

    i'm so happy to hear that. and this means you'll get to see him on a regular basis, right?

    Hopefully. Its a bit difficult to coordinate our schedules, but they're only about 20 minutes away. It will be nice to see him regularly… Lola is depressed that we've taken her new buddy from her! She's been moping around a bit.

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