Rocky
Rocky is a true mixed breed. He's roughly a fifth each Cocker Spaniel, Chihuahua and Pomeranian, about an eighth Pit Bull, and a little Miniature Pinscher. The last quarter is small traces of 11 other breeds. Both of his parents and all four grandparents were already mixes of those same four main breeds, so there's no purebred anywhere in the last three generations. He came back clear on every genetic health test.
The breakdown
What he's made of
Cocker Spaniel 19%
Sporting dog, 20–30 lb. Long ears, soft wavy coat, gentle and eager to please.
Chihuahua 19%
The smallest breed, under 6 lb. Big ears, big attitude, very attached to its person.
Pomeranian 17%
Toy spitz, 3–7 lb. Fox-like face, thick double coat, alert and vocal.
Pit Bull Terrier 13%
Medium and muscular, 30–60 lb. Short coat, strong build, very people-friendly.
Miniature Pinscher 8%
8–10 lb, sleek and short-coated, usually black and tan. Fast and fearless.
What his genes say about his looks
Health: clear on all 30 conditions tested, including MDR1 drug sensitivity and the disc-disease (IVDD) gene common in small breeds.
Catching a scent
