Chloe is a shelter mutt. Australian Cattle Dog mixed with Basenji is a "best guess" based on her appearance and temperament. Genes do weird things when mixed with one another. There are no absolutes. There's nothing in her outward appearance to say she could NOT be mixed with either breed. Her color ("tipped" red sable) is genetically possible in Basenjis. Her upright ears could have been handed down from both Basenjis and ACD's. Her tail curls over her back when she's excited. She yodels and makes Chewbacca noises more often than she barks. She tries to "herd" birds in the backyard. She is biddable, owner-focused and a super quick learner.
Only Jesus himself knows what she's really mixed with. (And rumor has it, He wept when she was born.) I have nothing but the utmost respect for the knowledge & experience that this dog trainer has, so I'm not discounting the "feist" idea. I know a feist is a widely varied "type" of hunting dog, rather than a breed- so it's certainly possible Chloe could fit such a widely defined type of dog. But on the other hand, guessing the heritage of a stray shelter dog is certainly never an exact science. It's anybody's guess!
I dunno. You be the judge. Here's a couple pics of Chloe, along with a red Basenji and a red Australian Cattle Dog:
Red Basenji:
Red Aus. Cattle Dog (aka "Red Heeler")
Finally, a couple pics of "Mountain Feists" I was able to find- these are the only ones that even remotely resemble Chloe:
Any thoughts are welcome :)
I want to email you pictures of my dog. She was red like yours and was some kind of mix. She is the dog getting sketched on this page
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You have any ideas what she is? I was told Feist mix but her tail did not curl. Love your blog. I live in Mississippi.
-tara
I have an australian cattle dog mixed with a basenji ... she looks like the last picture you have of the "mountain feist" ... I could send a picture if you want: very similar
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