When we adopted Jordan (Giant Puppy) the best guess from the rescue said was she was a Plott Hound/Great Dane mix.
Today, we found out the results from her Wisdom Panel Mixed Breed DNA Test Kit
And?
Well, darn close right?
Bluetick Coonhound (50%) Great Pyrenees (25%)
and Mixed Breed: Most likely to be Irish Red and White Setter/Plott Hound (25%)
Jordan is MOST CERTAINLY mostly hound dog, good grief I’ve never experienced a more “dog” like dog in my life. Hunt, dig, run, bark, howl, chase. Her instinct to hide her favorite toys and treats and bury them in the yard/snow/couch. Love her so but my oh my she is an active outdoor-type pup. And she certainly has some kind of a “great” dog in her bloodline, cause she’s WAY bigger than a normal hound. The test says she should end up weighing between 60-92 pounds. Hmmmmm. I’d dare say she’s darn close to 92 if not more already at almost 11 months old.
Basically, we have a WHOLE LOTTA COONHOUND on our hands. And personally, I think there’s no way there’s not Plott in her bloodline, the brindle color has to come from somewhere!
Now time to read up on this new breed the Great Pyrenees…
Update: Yes. Yes. And Yes.
“The Great Pyrenees protects its flock by barking, and being nocturnal, tends to bark at night unless trained against such behavior. hey particularly enjoy cold weather and snow.. Like similar breeds, some Great Pyrenees tend to drool, especially with exercise.”
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