Please identify the breed of my lovely dog that recently went to heaven.?

Question

Hello, I need help finding the breed of my recently deceased dog. She was my best freind, my protector and my pride and joy. I lost her to lymphoma and know she is irriplaceble, but me and my fiance would love to bring another furry buddy similar to her, so that we can love and spoil. We rescued her from SPCA weighing at 98 pounds. Pictures are in link below. Any help is very much appreciated.

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Answer 1

I would say a Rottweiler/German Shepard Mix.

Answer 2

I am so sorry for your loss. Ive had dogs for over 18 years so I can sympathize with what you are going through. When I first saw the pictures of LaLa, the two breeds that immediately came to mind were Australian Cattle Dog, also called Heelers, and a Rottweiler. I have and breed ACDs so I am very familiar with the breed. Although they generally weigh 30-50 lbs, I have seen pure breed ACDs that have weighed around 70 lbs. The shape of her head, ears, ext make me think that she has ACD in her, and her coloring, size, and thickness makes me think that she has Rottie in her as well. She is definitely not a pure breed, which is fine because Mutts make some of the best companions, I know because I have 2. I think it is great that you want to adopt again, however, NO other dog, pure breed or mixed, can EVER replace your LaLa or even come close to being like her. On the other hand, rescuing/adopting another dog will be quite fulfilling. Good luck!

Answer 3

First off, sorry for your loss. Losing a pet can be just like losing a family member. I see LOTS of mix breed dogs and some pure breeds fostering dogs with our local animal rescue org. I am NO expert but from her pic and her size, I think she has some Rottweiler somewhere and possibly some Lab or German Shepard. I know a lot of the dogs we get are multi breed or tri breeds, not just half n half. We had some puppies about a year ago that looked kinda similar to your dog. The background on them was that the dad was a full blooded Rott and the mom was half Black Lab, half German Shepard. What I tell people who are looking to adopt, tell a worker at the shelter/rescue group what kind of dogs you are looking for in both looks AND personality.Also, play with some of the dogs, and more than one time, to see what you like. God Bless you guys and your doggie. GOOD LUCK

Answer 4

Most people just assume that all dogs are mixed with something else, and that the dog is mixed with one of the most common breeds of dog in their neighborhood. They rarely bother to take the time to notice subtle differences of the shape of the head, muzzle, nose, tail thickness, fur textures etc... Usually only people who have a profession working with dogs ((like a groomer or a breeder)) can accurately guess the breeds. In either case if the dog really is mixed with something, the only true way to tell what the dog is is either if the parents are purebred of their separate species or if you get a blood test. A lot of dogs do look awfully similar, especially those in the same class. Like how brown Australian shepherds often get mixed up with normal collies. Most of the dog's I've had where lab or lab mixes, so I've rarely had the problem of someone mistaking the breed of my dog for something more common as there is hardly any breed more common then lab. Though I have had a border collie/German shepherd mix that a lot of people kept trying to tell me had lab and doberman in, when he didn't. I also currently have a great dane/ bull dog mutt that everyone calls a lab/pit mix.

Answer 5

I cried when I saw you guys and your beautiful dog. I am so sorry for your loss. It's like losing a kid or something.

She definitely seemed to have some Germain Shepard in her. But... I have to tell you the truth ... every dog is different and you will love your next dog... may be even more .. but a little differently.

I have had dogs of the same breed at different times and loved them just as much but differently... no one will take the place of the dog you loved .... but.... another dog will sure help take the pain away. I also hope you adopt from a shelter. I have taken old dogs because it is harder for them to find homes.

I cat can make it in the wild... but I dog can't hardly survive unless it finds a human to belong to.

God Bless, and Good Luck!

Answer 6

A roweiller/shepard mix, maybe a wee bit of some other dog like a lab, but more of a shepard face and Rotti coloring. So sorry for your loss, she looks like the best dog ever. Since you have such a loving home, give another dog a chance to be just as faithful and loving and it too, will appreciate all the love your family has to give to a pet.

Answer 7

I would say that she is a German Shepard mix, possibly with some Lab or Husky.
She was beautiful. I am sorry for your loss. I had a Lab/ Husky cross for seventeen years, and she was a wonderful dog, too.

These animals can really become members of our families, and sometimes out closest companions. Just remember that she will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge when it is your time to leave this Earth. You will have many wonderful memories of her time with you.

You and your fiance are special people to have rescued her from the SPCA and given her a wonderful life. God bless you both.

Answer 8

I concur with all the other guesses and also give my condolences.

To search the vast inventory of shelter dogs in your area, might I suggest www.petfinder.com. They list hundreds of thousands of dogs (most with pictures). They will present them organized by distance from your zip code and you can search within dominant breed families as well.

Good Luck

I hope you find a new unique wonderful friend that you will cherish just as much in new and exciting ways.

PS. I cry when I see the new Petsmart ad that goes something like ... " ...I am a good dog ... I already know how to fetch and roll over ... I just don't know how I ended up here."

Answer 9

What a gorgeous dog.
She is a German Shepherd cross...if you are interested contact the SPCA where you adopted her and see if they may still have record of your adoption.
I wish you all the best in finding your new family member, please try no to compare your new dog to your dog, I did that when I lost my beloved Collie/Shepherd cross. It took me a year to realize what I was doing to my new companion ever since I let go of my beloved dog I have enjoyed the companionship of my dog now
I have been blessed with two animals that have been in my life with two different personalities.
Good luck

Answer 10

Oh, she was so cute!!! I am so sorry for your loss- I too, just lost a dog this summer - but thankfully she died at 17 years old and I had to put her to sleep because she couldn't walk at all- she had CHF for over 6 years, the vet couldn't believe I kept her alive that long with CHF. Well, she looks truly like a mix between a black lab and german shepard- but I want to give you a website so you can look at the thousands of dogs that are just waiting for you to adopt them- it is petfinder.com-- you put in your zip code- you can look at all of them within whatever mile radius you want to extend it to---rescued dogs are so much more loving- I have two sitting right beside me now and I wouldn't trade them for a human!!! Please check out that site- I know your doggie is looking down from heaven (and they say your pets come to greet you when you die) and she will help you find another soul mate for you.....God bless you for being a caring human being-- there are so many that aren't, we need more like you......good luck to you and your new little doggie---I know you will find one or two.

Answer 11

What a beautiful dog! I am very sorry for your loss. Could I direct you over to Rainbow's Bridge to make a free memorial to your lost family member? You kiddo definitely had a strong concentration of German Shepherd in her, and I would speculate some Labrador Retriever, also. Due to her markings/build, I would say that short of typing the dog, determining what she was mixed with would be almost impossible. I would love to offer you some contacts of reputable breeders in your area and several German Shepherd Rescue organizations, one of which I am affiliated with. Again, so sorry for your loss, I know how you feel.

Best Wishes!
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