My new client Chief is a mixed breed dog with an interesting back-story. He came from a breeder who claims to take on litters of pups from “designer dog” breeders (the breeders responsible for dogs like Puggles and Labradoodles) that didn’t turn out quite as the original breeder had intended.

Kind of sad if you think about it … who would want to give up puppies because they don’t conform to a perceived standard? (A standard that is anything but given that these designer dogs are essentially mutts!)

Chief’s person was told that he’s a mix of two familiar breeds (granted, one of the breed types is a bit vague) … care to take a guess as to what he might be? Here’s a hint: that nose of his works overtime.

He’s got freckled sleeves:

And he’s very outgoing and friendly:

I’m not sure I actually buy the breed mix he’s supposed to be … I see something else. Let’s hear your guesses.