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Okay, so "lookingfortheperfectplace" got me thinking about my dog too... she said she'd be able to guess his breed, so here's your chance!
All I know is that he probably has German Shepherd, and most likely some kind of terrier... he's 35 lbs., and in case you can't tell, has a curly tail that usually flops over like a Pug's. Best guesses to this point are Jack Russell (based partly on his personality), Shiba Inu, Basenji, Cattle Dog, Chow, and Manchester Terrier. Anyone have a better guess? His personality is very sensitive, loyal, protective (but not aggressive), intelligent, fairly active/bouncy, loves other dogs & cats, shy with new people. Anyway, here's Rudy... you can also see more pics in the "animal pictures" thread:
At age 5 months:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p302/gizmo980/Sept06028.jpg (broken link)
A few months ago (he's 1 yr. old now):
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p302/gizmo980/Sept06010.jpg (broken link)
I think all your guesses are good ones. I can't think of any better ideas.
I'm glad you mentioned his weight because from his pic I would have guessed that he was a larger size.
All the Chows and Cattle Dogs I've met have been rather testy (if not downright aggressive) with other dogs. I think Cattle Dogs are really cool though.
The Shiba Inus were sort of careful but not mean at all.
Rudy sure is cute!
My best guess is German Shepard and Schipperke. He has their eyes and their tails curl.
Shepard and Basenji is good too.
I don't see chow or shiba inu in him at all.
Thanks for the responses! I've had someone mention Schipperke before, but I was thinking they're too small. Can you imagine one mating with a German Shepherd? But I guess anything is possible, lol. Basenji is the one I probably hear most often, so that's a definite "maybe"... they're just such an unusual breed, that I don't see them as randomly breeding. Though it could have been a Basenji mix that did the deed! Finally, it doesn't sound like Rudy has the personality of a Cattle Dog & Chow... he's only had one real fight with another dog, and it was just to get the other dog to stop humping him. He usually likes boys, but I guess this one just wasn't attractive enough. Other than that, he loves most dogs - as long as they're not too pushy or aggressive. Anyway, sounds like the only breed anyone agrees on is German Shepherd... guess I'll never know for sure what he is, other than a great doggy!
Definitely part german shepard. My dog is part, and has the same face. Your dog's ears are more german than mine...mine has the lab ears.
Aren't his ears enormous?? When I first adopted him, his ears were floppy... so I actually thought he was part Lab, until they popped up a few weeks later. I think both types are cute!
I just did an image search, and maybe you're right about the Schipperke... he definitely has their eyes! It would also explain the weird hair around his neck, which goes backwards & sticks out.
I'm still wondering how that mating session would work, but maybe I don't want to know... hehe.
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Thanks!
But I guess anything is possible, lol. Basenji is the one I probably hear most often, so that's a definite "maybe"... they're just such an unusual breed, that I don't see them as randomly breeding. Though it could have been a Basenji mix that did the deed! Finally, it doesn't sound like Rudy has the personality of a Cattle Dog & Chow... he's only had one real fight with another dog, and it was just to get the other dog to stop humping him. He usually likes boys, but I guess this one just wasn't attractive enough. 
Other than that, he loves most dogs - as long as they're not too pushy or aggressive. Anyway, sounds like the only breed anyone agrees on is German Shepherd... guess I'll never know for sure what he is, other than a great doggy! 
