Jack Russell + Weiner Dog + Border Terrier + ???? = Mo!

I wanted to take some time to share some super exciting news here on my blog! I got a puppy! My whole adult life I have wanted a dog of my own, and my partner and I finally got one 💕. His name is Mo, and he is just the sweetest.

We adopted Mo from an organization on Vancouver Island called RainCoast Rescue. His momma, Sofie, had been adopted in March from California. Little did the rescue organization realize, and her new foster mom as well, Sophie was pregnant with 7 puppies! Mo and his 6 siblings were born on March 16, 2023. When I went to pick him up in May, there he was, the largest and scruffiest of them all. Upon asking the foster mom which of the puppies had the best disposition, without hesitation she pointed to the little wire haired one sitting on her lap.

We took him home on the ferry that day, and his personality already started to shine. From the very start, it was clear that he was loyal to his people. He always wanted to be sitting with me or Cam, and steered clear from strangers. It was obvious as well from the start though that he was smart. Eye contact, attentive ears, and quick responses were some of those first clues. Highly food motivated, I know Mo is on his way to greatness! Since getting Mo, I spent my whole summer training him. We graduated from puppy school at PetSmart, and I did several online dog training courses to learn more about supporting him as a little puppy. We’re currently enrolled in Teenage Manners at Bow Wow Academy too!

The more I learned about dog training, the more I became intrigued about what kind of dog he is. The energy of a terrier, the face of a schnauzer, the tail of a chihuahua, the list keeps going! Not to mention, every month he gets older, the more he changes! Check out these pictures below of Mo’s transformation!

So, what kind of dog is he?!

Okay, so enough about Mo and I’s love story, and how smart and amazing he is. Let’s get to the point! The more I learn about Mo, the more intrigued I am about what breed of dog he is! Ya, ya, I know I can get a dog DNA test OR even easier, I could just accept that he is a perfect little mutt. But there is actually a lot you can gain from understanding the breed of a dog. For example, knowing the breed of your dog can:

• help you better understand the energy level and physical capabilities, as well as healthy outlets for your dog (chewing, licking, hiking, running)
• recognize that some health concerns pertain to specific breeds, helping you prepare for the future
• explain personality traits of your dog such as herding, shredding, digging, barking or tracing a scent!

So here are my guesses, based on looks and personality, and my amateur dog trainer eye! He is energetic, smart, cautious, likes to dig and shred, and always on the scent.

Okay. That’s it. I can’t wait any longer! Do these DNA tests really work? I’m ordering one right now! I just have to know!

Keep your eyes on my blog for an update in a few weeks, and for that matter, comment your guesses below!

P.S. tell your dog I say hi 👋🏼