[Alty]

He's not large enough to be mastiff, I mean that's the first thought that came to my mind. He has really soft hair but nothing fine like a boxer/pit etc.

He wouldn't be as large as a mastiff because of the other breeds in him. That's the joy of a mixed breed, you never really know what you're going to get in terms of size, temperament, or looks. It's anyone's guess. :)

You have a beautiful dog, he looks healthy and well cared for, that's really all that matters in the long run.

I have a border collie mix that acts nothing like a border collie. When you look at him the border collie is the breed that stands out the most, the other breeds involved in his makeup are pretty well hidden. He's lazy (not a border collie trait), tall (for a border collie), and really doesn't like to herd all that much, but when people see him they assume he's a border collie. Thankfully he is smart like a border collie, so that's a plus. :)

Then there's my border collie lab mix. His father was purebred border collie, his mother was border collie/lab, but he looks nothing like a border collie. His siblings do, but he's more like a black lab. The only thing even close to border collie about him is his tail and his head. Not the look of his head, but the size. His head is too small for his body because of the mix. His fur is very soft and a bit longer, unlike a lab, but other then that he's more lab then border collie, even though the border collie really should have been more prominent.

Either way, you have a beautiful dog. Congrats. :)

[michaelayoak44]

Yea I know, that's just the way I am, I'd like to know for sure what all he is. But, the thing is, the other possible breeds are all fairly large, so that's what led me to believe there's a slim chance he could be mastiff. Ah, who knows when it comes to mixed breeds. Thanks for everyone's help!

[michaelayoak44]

Thanks for all of the comments on my little beauty =)!

[Cat1864]

Thanks for all of the comments on my little beauty =)!!

He definitely is a beauty and looks very happy. :)

[michaelayoak44]

Oh, and also, what kind of dogs have underbites? His is so bad, almost every time he shuts his mouth his lip gets caught haha, it's hilarious.

[Catsmine]

Oh, and also, what kind of dogs have underbites?? His is so bad, almost every time he shuts his mouth his lip gets caught haha, it's halarious.

That's Boxer straight up.

[michaelayoak44]

That's about the only quality that makes me believe he has some Boxer in him.

[Alty]

Chihuahua's are also known to have and underbite, but I doubt that's a part of his mix. ;)

[michaelayoak44]

Haha you never know! =P

[Just Dahlia]

He is beautiful:D The first picture was majestic, like a Pharaoh:)

[michaelayoak44]

Aw, thanks! So considering he has a very prominent underbite, that only means he comes from Boxer? That's the one thing I can't figure out, other than Chihuahuas (haha) what other dogs have underbites?

[Aurora_Bell]

The most common dogs that have underbites are the "bully breeds". Such as bulldogs, mastiffs, etc. But I have also seen small breeds with underbites. I have also seen labs & golden retrievers with underbites. So unfortunately, there's not really a specific breed that has underbites

[shazamataz]

It doesn't necessarily mean he definitely has Boxer (although he does look like it), there are quite a few breeds that have an underbite, it can also happen in any breed if the breeding isn't very good.

Ummm... Chihuahua don't have an underbite, they have a level or scissor bite :p

[michaelayoak44]

Really? Wow, I thought that the underbite was kind of like the purple tongue; when you buy a breed you will know for sure if they have it or not, depending on the breed of course. So the labs and goldies, were they purebred? What exactly causes the underbites? Since he's so large (I am actually taking him to get him weighed very soon since he's grown so much in the past few months) I thought maybe he was American Bulldog, since they are indeed larger than Boxers. But I wasn't sure due to his prominent underbite. I don't think I've ever seen a Boxer as large as him, and pitbulls are a medium dog as well. He hates stairs and what not so I have to literally lift him into my car (I have an H3 that sits up far from the ground) and I simply can not do it by myself. I have to have someone help me, and I'm not weak by all means. I can lift my Boxer with ease but definitely not him haha, it's quite comical. It's funny because when we were battling his mange all of the vets said he was at least Boxer, and everywhere I went people asked if he was pitbull, no matter where we were.

[Aurora_Bell]

I find he looks very pit bullish maybe even Am staff which tend to be a bit bigger than the pit bull.. Yes the Goldies and Labs were definitely pure bred. It's just genetics really that cause under bites. Nothing to worry about unless they are having issues chewing. Sometimes when they are teething if their baby teeth don't fall out or one side of their mouth grows faster than the other it can cause an under bite or what is called wry mouth.

[michaelayoak44]

That is so cool, I never knew that. I come from a very rural place so any fairly exotic breeds (not even exotic really) don't thrive here. I've always wanted a Presa Canario and if I do I'll have to drive many hours just to reach the closest breeder. However, anyone can buy a dog, but but not a whole lot of people want an older pitbull in the pound, so I'll be rescuing again with my next dog =). I love his underbite though, he's just the cutest and sweetest pitbull mastiff looking dog you'll ever meet. He has no problem other than his lip getting caught and looking like he's making faces =P. Other than that, everything's great and I couldn't be happier with my mix who I've spend an ungodly amount on because of his illness. Wouldn't have it any other way!

[Aurora_Bell]

I have two staffy rescues. So I commend you on rescuing!

[michaelayoak44]

Thanks, and thanks for your help =)

[Aurora_Bell]

You're welcome! Anything else you want to know just ask. :)

[michaelayoak44]

I know I have more questions, but just give me a little bit to remember them haha!