You cant see it well in the pic, but I dont think he has the proportions of the min pin (I think thats the breed you mean) His legs are kinda short and stumpy and his back is a little long..... think corgi or bassett although perhaps not quite so pronounced. He certainly doesn't look out of proportion. He is actually a wonderful little dog and very handsome.
He seems to have some herding traits in him.... again why I thought the heeler migt be in there somewhere. He can be so focused, so intense.... His favourite game is catching stuff that you flick in the air or across the room and he is so FAST, he never misses. And if you dont throw it again he watches and waits patiently.... never takes his eyes away. He reminds me (mannerisms, personality) of some of the purebred collies I have known.
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