What mix is my dog?

[Mummyslittleduckie]

Hi, just a question really. My dog is 14 years old, adopted as a puppy from the RSPCA. I was told he was a cocker spaniel cross, I fell in love with him immediately and about two weeks later I picked him up from the RSPCA. I've always wanted to know whats he's crossed with though. Can anyone help? I have got a suspicion, but I really don't know. Thanks to anyone that could help.

[darksideofthemooncup]

He looks more Springer than Cocker, maybe some retriever or Collie in the mix? And he is GORGEOUS :D

[Mummyslittleduckie]

Thanks, he is! He's also the sweetest, kindest dog I've ever met.

[darksideofthemooncup]

He looks very much like my Sammy dog, a complete loon of a Springer but utterly lovely. Enjoy him :D

[SpicyBear]

I would have said springer collie X. Lovely whatever he is

[SpicyBear]

I would have said springer collie X. Lovely whatever he is

[BestIsWest]

Yes, looks very like my old springer/collie cross. Pics of his tail might help to identify him a bit more.

He is gorgeous.

[Springcleanish]

Springer x collie, he looks like an older version of ours

[Mummyslittleduckie]

So everyone thinks springer. That's kind of conclusive, isn't it! I also think he's got collie in him, because of his mane. I'll try and find a photo that includes his tail, but it's very bushy! Thanks everyone.

[PurpleAlert]

Might have some working cocker in him- they look like springers but smaller.
Gorgeous!

[Bubble2bubble]

I have two springer collies very like him - they look like smallish springers to most people

Gorgeous boy :)

[OnlyLovers]

Aw, he's beautiful.

Agree with everyone else, he looks more like a springer than a cocker (although I don't think I've ever sen a working cocker), and there's something very Border Collie about his head shape, ear carriage and facial expression.

[tabulahrasa]

He could be a cocker cross...definitely spaniel cross collie IMO though.

[rembrandtsrockchick]

Cross between an Utterly Beautiful Springer and an Unbelievably Gorgeous Border Collie with a tough of Added Fabulousness.

[moosemama]

I'd say Spring x Collie too. He has the lovely gentle look to his face/eyes of my old Border Collie x girl.

He's beautiful.

[Mummyslittleduckie]

He wouldn't hurt a fly! He's a little nervous about dogs he doesn't know or "lively" dogs, but I think he's because he's only got three legs. He was rescued from a gypsy site with a shattered leg, the vets tried to save it, but they decided to amputate it because he was a puppy and he would do well without it.

[Marrow]

He looks lovely If you really want to know what mix he is you can buy dog DNA testing kits. I keep trying to justify the cost to of them to myself so that we can find out what mix our dog is!

[SpicyBear]

Nooo don't buy the DNA kit. They are absolute nonsense. I have seen them come back completely differently for two identical littermates and also ones for mutts that include such rare breeds that it can't possibly be correct.

[JayBat]

I'd say springer x cocker - I see a lot in agility who look very similar :-)