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This is a regular laying position. Seems cramped to me but what do I know.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That looks like a bernese?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

He's a large Mini American Shepherd. By large we are only talking 38 lb. But he does have that classic Bernese coloring.

[–] PirateSaysAye 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How tall is he?

I used to own an Australian Shepherd that was a great dog and have been considering if a mini might be a better fit for my next dog.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I am not quite sure how measure. I would say around 20" at the withers, but he is much bigger than any of the other dogs from his litter.

I have had full sized Aussies before as well. Imagine taking that energy and compressing it to a singularity that is always ready to explode. That is Rufus and I wouldn't trade him for the world.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Aww reminds me of my pup, sometimes I look at her and wonder what even is a spine lol.