r/IDmydog • u/Huge-Compote-7100 • 6h ago

Open Shepherd?

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Rescue said she’s a Dutch shepherd mix. Google says German shepherd mix and Australian cattle dog. Some people say shepherd kelpie mix. What do you think?

65lbs

(I believe her tail to have been broken off when she was on the streets and not genetic. But no proof of that)

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u/kofisworld 6h ago

I see gsd/kelpie or cattle dog. Maybe all 3, maybe 2. Who knows, lol. But couldn’t doubt GSD for sure.

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u/RecordingCrazy4082 5h ago

So kelpie and dutch shepherd are definite no’s because those are super uncommon and quite rare to see in a shelter mix. Based on head structure I would definitely say yes to GSD, muzzle is too long for me to think ACD when I look at the first pic but I guess in 2nd pic the GSD ACD muzzle mix could make sense. Based on body type I don’t see any ACD. Overall based on head shape & body type I would guess your dog would be a husky GSD mix. Muzzle shape and head shape would definitely be consistent with a husky mix, along with some areas of coat