Mr Trip's A Mutt Too!

Unlike Porch Boy, who had at least one purebred parent, Trip comes from mixed parentage on both sides. He has no more than 36% of any particular breed. As you can see in his DNA certificate, he's mostly Dalmatian, MinPin, and Pug. With a little Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu thrown in, which I guess is why he's so small. You can click on the certificate to see it easier.



The part that sounds most like him from the description is in the Dalmatian, although he looks a lot more like the MinPin. The Dalmatian is known for its high energy and stamina. They need human attention and can become depressed and destructive without it. They have excellent memories and will hold a grudge for years if mistreated. They may be aggressive toward other dogs, espcially males toward other males. They can be strong willed and need firm consistent training. They make good watchdogs.

Actually all the breeds from which Trip springs have some mention of being a "good watchdog" and those of you who have come to our house can certainly attest to that!

Gina & I have decided to get another DNA test to do on Tater. Now, if she comes back from this lab with results showing she's part St. Bernard and Chihuahua then we'll KNOW it's a sham!