My dog is 8 weeks old & it does not have a nose which is completely black. I want to know whether it is a disqualification?
2006-10-30 19:52:32 · 14 answers · asked by scamper 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If one of the parents was chocolate or yellow Lab, the pup might very well have a lighter colored nose, like that parent.
No, being a Lab x Shepherd, your dog is NOT a pure bred. However, it is a cross between two very good breeds and likely will be a wonderful pet for your family. Both breeds are eager to please the humans in their family, both are very intelligent. Shepherds are occasionally too aggressive with strangers, Labs too friendly. Mixing the breeds results in just about the perfect mix!
I am not at all sure what 'disqualification' you are refering to. The only time I think of disqualification in dogs is in the AKC show ring, and as your pup is in no way going to be entering that arena, I am at a loss to what you are talking about.
2006-10-30 20:07:48 · answer #1 · answered by Lori R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have already answered your question, you say your dog is a German Shepard cross Labrador, therefore it can not be a pure breed. Pure breeds are when the dog is not crossed with another breed. Also I dont think you can show cross breeds in professional shows, they need to be pure breed and hold their pedigree papers. Another point too, I also think if you did have a pure breed, the discoloration of the nose would be a disqualification. I had a show chasmere lop rabbit who obtained a spot on his nose and he was no longer allow to be shown. Not sure if dog showing applies to this matter though.
2006-10-30 20:02:44 · answer #2 · answered by Mezza 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your dog is a German Shepard CROSS with a Lab then no its not a purebred its a mixed or crossed breed....the only way to be PURE BRED is to only be of one bred, as in BOTH parents are the same breed & it has to be a registered breed to be classified as a pure bred....and a disqualification for what?? Only pure breds can be shown & like I said if it is a cross then there are no set standards for mixes
2006-10-30 19:58:11 · answer #3 · answered by *♥* ♥* FaeGoddess*♥*♥* 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the dog is part GSD and part Lab it is NOT A PUREBRED - it is a mixed breed, a mongrel, a mutt.
Great pet but NOT a purebred anything. Period,
You can not show it. You can not register it or any puppies it ever produces (at least no with any legitimate keenel club anywhere.)
Being only "part" of a breed does not make it a purebreed member of the breed
GO here to read about the recognized breeds (these are what is calld purebeeds) and the standards for each breed.
http://www.akc.org/breeds/index.cfm?nav_area=breeds
And here to read about registration
http://www.akc.org/reg/index.cfm?nav_area=registration
2006-10-31 05:08:10 · answer #4 · answered by ann a 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just by being a cross, it is eliminated as a pure bred. The term " pure bred" refers to dogs of pure lineage to one breed
Lab/shephard mixes are the best combination there is though
2006-10-30 20:00:18 · answer #5 · answered by bambi 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well your doggy is a thorougher bread mongrel but i bet he's lovely.
You have the 2 best breeds mixed there and they both lovely loyal intelligent dog's so you cant go wrong can you.
Enjoy your new pet and may you have many long happy year's together :O)
2006-10-30 20:53:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not a pure breed if it's mixed with something
2006-10-31 07:37:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have just answered you own question. If any dog is a cross then it it is not a purebred.
2006-10-30 20:02:56 · answer #8 · answered by Bella Donna 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If its mixed it's a mut which means it's not a pure bread dog.
2006-10-30 21:29:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
the nose is often light until the dog is more mature, at about 12 weeks..It means nothing about purebred or not..
congratulations on your new puppy!
look at these pictures! He is going to be very handsome> http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=navclient-ff&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGGL,GGGL:2006-18,GGGL:en&q=shepherd%20labrador&oe=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi
2006-10-30 20:05:33 · answer #10 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋