[mandimlw]

We rescued this cutie a few months ago. All we know for sure is that he is part Australian Shepherd and his name is Copper. Not sure how much Aussie, or what else he is mixed with. Right now he is about 8 months old and weighs 70-ish lbs. What do you all think he might be mixed with?


2 months ago:

with my in-laws' black lab (Copper is now bigger than the lab)

And these were taken more recently

 

[sassafras]

Boy if it weren't for the merle I'd think that was a lab!

 

[Spirit_of_Cotons]

I don't see any Aussie in him, to me he looks like a purebred Catahoula Leopard Dog. He's nice looking.

 

[Willowy]

Pure Catahoula or Catahoula/Lab. He's gorgeous!

 

[StacyW]

I was thinking Aussie/Lab

He is beautiful!

 

[Amaryllis]

Not sure, but what a beautiful dog!

 

[sscott87]

Boy if it weren't for the merle I'd think that was a lab!

This. Lol Absolutely gorgeous though, and I'm not a huge fan of the merle coats usually. The name fits for him perfectly.

 

[mandimlw]

I don't see any Aussie in him, to me he looks like a purebred Catahoula Leopard Dog. He's nice looking.

Wow, the catahoula leopard dog isn't something I was familiar with so I had to do some research. But you're right, that is what he looks like. Thank you

 

[Canaqua]

Yes, Catahoula!! He's beautiful! Catahoulas are relatively high maintenance dogs, get ready to be getting a lot of exercise!

 

[PackMomma]

I also don't see any Aussie.. just because its merle, doesn't mean its Australian Shepherd... LOTS of dogs come in merle coloring.

I see Catahoula most definitely, and possibly mixed with Lab.

Gorgeous pup

 

[mandimlw]

Yes, Catahoula!! He's beautiful! Catahoulas are relatively high maintenance dogs, get ready to be getting a lot of exercise!

That's what I've read doing my online research. Although copper is a very lazy, lounge on the porch kind of dog actually.

 

[Abbylynn]

Beautiful dog you have!

 

[Spirit_of_Cotons]

mandimlw--you're welcome.