I have a Jack Russell that has long long hair and looks like a Lasa Jack cross. He came from a JRT breeding kennel and is supposed to be pure JRT. My brother is a vet and even he doesn't think he is pure bred JRT. My brother called me the other day and asked me if I was willing to have the JRT DNA tested. I said yes, provided he and I are also DNA to see where we came from. He agreed, so I'll let you know when it is all done, (especially the dog).
It’s many little things that give it away, some of whick you can’t really get from a picture.
His mouth is huge. When he’s at rest his head looks like a normal dog’s, but when he barks it seems to open all the way past his eyes. You can see every tooth in his head. His skin falls around it in wrinkles; his toes are very long, with each joint very articulated. His body is so wide his legs look spindly, but there’s no fat on him.
The thing that throws most people off (other than the ears) is his tiny little head, which is too narrow and pointy for a pit bull.
It was amazing luck that we adopted him, since he’s gotten me over my fear of pit bulls. We’re involved in a pit bull group which is loads of fun, and when Obama outlaws cars, I’ll still have someway to haul the kids around.
I would love to hear more about the DNA test, by the way. I looked into it for Swiper but have never gone through with it.
If they start outlawing PBs in Texas, though, I’m probably going to have it done.