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Imagine you finally get the pupper of your dreams. Lassie comes home, the days go by, and then you realize your dorkie chorkie looks kinda different. At some point, you have to tell yourself—ma doggo is everything except a collie.

But you’re not alone. In fact, there are too many pet owners out there who had their expectations hit with a reality check after their puppers grew up. From believing you got a cocker spaniel to raising a wiener dog, these people got heckin’ bamboozled! In the end, the breed is just a name and these woofers are even more adorable!

But in order to find out why breed confusion is so common, Bored Panda contacted Antonio Diaz, a dog trainer and behavior specialist based in Las Vegas. Scroll down for an interview below!

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He’s a hound mix... they said. He will be 45 lbs max... they said. They didn’t say he was mixed with Great Dane. And that he would be 45 lbs when he was 4 months old. Loki is now a comfortable 100lbs.

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“It happens all the time!” said Antonio Diaz about puppers growing up into dogs of a seemingly completely different breed. The K9 dog trainer gives a few reasons for this. First, “people aren’t doing their research on the breeder.” Second, “a low price on a 'purebred dog' blinds some of us, and you get caught in a scam.” If it’s too good to be true, “you know the rest,” explained Antonio.

Antonio believes that most of these dogs “come from backyard breeders.” In order to avoid confusion later, people should “always ask to see the parents of the puppies AND previous litters.” He warns that if the parents “aren’t’ available, it’s a red flag and you should run.”

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She was supposed to be a yorkshire. Turned out better than what we asked for

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Started off spaniel, finished up as Tramp, from Lady and the Tramp.

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Dogs tend to change their looks as they grow older. “They have an undercoat that grows as they get older. Different patterns and colors of fur start to develop and grow in.” As a result, your dog could literally transform his looks with time. “This is what happened with my own German shepherd. She was dark in her face as a puppy and got lighter as she aged,” said Antonio.

In fact, it happens in humans too. “Young children can have blonde hair and end up being brunet as adults. Our eye colors sometimes change too.”

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The shelter said boxer mix. After doing Wisdom Panel, we found out he's 50% American Staffordshire Terrier, 12.5% Australian Shepherd, 12.5% Australian Cattle Dog, 12.5% Mastiff (😳) and 12.5% other. 77 lbs of good boy.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hello Darkness, my old friend. You are the cutest, in this Land.

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My “purebred chihuahua”. The vet says 1/2 chihuahua and 1/2 yorkshire terrier. I love my dorkie chorkie

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My handsome "maltese x fox terrier" boy. No idea what breeds are in there but he is amazing regardless

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My “50 lb lab mix” grew into a sweet, beautiful 85 lb Rottweiler/boxer! Wouldn’t have her any other way. Pictured with my mom on her natural habitat (the lap).

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Our ‘full blooded’ mini dachshund.

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Was told she was a shih tzu come to find she is a poodle jack russel mix.

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I was told he would be a small apartment dog, 4 years and 20 pounds later, still beautiful, still the Love of my life

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This guy was supposed to be a mix between an mini-pincher and a jack russel terrier. He now weighs more than 11kg

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I told my mom Bunni was a mini dachshund for Christmas now she is about 6-7 months old and 40 pounds lol. Merry Christmas mommy dearest lmao she loves her more then ever though so she is her mini dachshund on steroids lol

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How in this world can this dog ever be mistaken for a mini dachshund? Even the puppies are very different :) 100 procent good girl, though :)

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This girl was supposed to be half Rottweiler, half German shepherd.
plot twist- her largest percentage is actually CHOW CHOW at 30%, and the rest a mix of Doberman, golden retriever, shepherd, Rottweiler, jack Russell terrier and super mutt.

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Our Little Girl was speculated to be a Beagle mix. However, I don’t believe I’ve ever met a 70 lb Beagle mix before. But we love her, whatever she is!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know. I had a beagle/rotweiller mix growing up who was nearly 80 pounds

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Purebred Jack Russell. DNA tests have confirmed Chihuahua with some pomeranian, Jack Russell is 7th down the list of composite breeds next to great Dane

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand people referring to their dogs as "it"

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Jasmina Pavlovic
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For me it's always he/she or the name. It's not a thing, it's a living, adorable friend. 🐶

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Mark
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah look what happened, no back legs and no tail ;)

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Jane Thorne-Gutierrez
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Calling a dog IT sounds like they perceive a living entity as with an inanimate object. Someone rescue that baby from the robots!

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Lynsey Gowenlock
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ummm this looks very much like a lab...i dont get it🤔. Lab cross maybe but not a completely different breed. Maybe the person doesnt know its dog breeds!

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Silja Hare
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't get it. Except for a hint of border collie, that looks like a yellow lab.

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Lizz Yiayia
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do you still refer to your dog as “IT” because I know people who would be happy to have IT and would definitely give IT a name.

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Vick Selvig
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That little fur baby has its ears pointed down they only do that when they think they are in trouble or being chastised I hope it's just because it's bath day

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Diane Yousif
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Been the. Adopted a rescue. Was told he was full grown at 40 lbs and a lab. He made it to 96lbs an was a lab mixed with greyhound! A sweet numb nut that could run really fast! Lived 13 great years.

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Liz Sahlin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...things happened, but you were already lost at the first whoff. 😊

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Lorena Magee
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If “it” has a thingy hanging down from the belly, probably a male. If not, probably a female. :-)

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Tanya Klieve
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She looks mostly Lab to me. Love her and she will be forever faithful.

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Kim Ewin-Gøbel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

might have some hound in him with the white markings, but still adorable.

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Walkus-Andrew Andrea
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor pup doesn't look very happy. Not to be awful but this owner is very concerned with appearances. Poor doggy, I wish I could take him. He would be happy then.

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Faith Nicole
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do you refer to your dog as an it.. "it" is either a she or a he

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Johanne Trudeau
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, there's definitely Lab in there somewhere... I just hope that all of these people on this page have not been charged the high price of a purebred dog... Love all the beautiful pups here...

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Seannie Coulter
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t think the owner meant to say it— all these tweets were originally in Spanish; I think whoever translated them just put “it” by mistake. This one literally has a heart emoji in it too. If you don’t believe me just tap on their twitter handle in grey right above the upvote/downvote buttons :)

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Seannie Coulter
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don’t worry guys, all these tweets were originally in Spanish; I think whoever translated them just put “it” by mistake. This one literally has a heart emoji in it too. If you don’t believe me just tap on their twitter handle in grey right above the upvote/downvote buttons :)

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Nancy Palmer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your dog looks like he knows he has been a disappointment to you - I hope you show the poor thing some love. Not his fault they lied to you.

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Ashley Kellers
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate the whole tone of this post. The dog doesn't even look happy.....

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Lynn Morello
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It' looks like a gorgeous caring babe, Now whether this is a boy or a girl. It certainly is NOT an IT.

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Bored Silly
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dogs are not IT. This is a living breathing being. Not a thing. Please do not say IT.

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Jennifer Schlager Sufat
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So this one makes me sad. He’s definitely a lab mix. But he/she is not smiling at their owner which says something else.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How sad this beautiful pup is just an "it". You reap what you sow!!!

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Bill Meyer
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Still looks like a lab mix. What's wrong? And why are you calling him/her "it"? I hope you love this dog because, trust me, IT loves you!

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Kathleen Clark
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Person "it" needs to surrender this sweetie Lab to someone who will love labs and not call it IT!!

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Maria Ivan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know grammatically, that is the corect way of calling it, right? He/she is only used for humans. Also English is not everyone's first language, so we non-native speakers do use the the grammar rules strictly. We use "it"as a neutral.

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Dilly Millandry
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't labradors have short hair? It's Golden Retrievers that come with all the floof isn't it?

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The collie I got at the shelter he’s the best and I love him just as he is anyways!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty markings. Though they love us no matter what we look like so we should do the same.

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This old guy (who sadly had to be put to sleep at the age of seventeen last december), was supposed to be a teacup chihuahua

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Half poodle, as confirmed by a DNA test

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never really understand why people mind what they are once they have them - unless it's for health reasons that they need to find out. They are just themselves - loving dogs. EDIT: for purposes of clarification I don't mean why do people choose a certain type of dog but why do they mind enough to get a dna test after they have them. Seems a waste of money.

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