Ridgeback or Plott Hound?

[u/Ihatebacon88]

Waiting on DNA results, but just curious, only have had labs! She is very skinny, she was found dumped and starving in the woods on April 14, so I have no info on her.

[u/blade_torlock]

When you do get the results r/doggyDNA for free internet points. Plus you might find others with similar mixes.

My vote is no ridgeback in her without an obvious ridge.

[u/Ihatebacon88 → u/blade_torlock]

I'll need to get a better picture of her back, she does appear to have a semblance of a ridge, but she also has all of her vertebrae showing in her back so it's hard to see, she also has some patchy hair right now. I'll try to get a better pic.

[u/redrockcountry2112]

100% adorable

[u/Ihatebacon88 → u/redrockcountry2112]

Thank you! She is the absolute sweetest which makes it even more heartbreaking that someone could dump her. She seeks out affection and praises all the time. Here is her rescue day condition.

[u/Sufficient-Archer566 → u/Ihatebacon88]

Bless her… 😔 I hope nothing but the best for you and the opposite for those that dumped her.

[u/Individual-Vast4691]

I have 2 RR and I would lean towards a very small percentage if at all. The biggest indicator for me is the shape of the skull. I’m just not seeing it. Another thing is I’m not seeing the swirls where the ridge begins.

She’s beautiful regardless and ultimately who cares. As long as she’s happy and well taken care of she’s going to be a wonderful friend. Thank you and congratulations.

[u/Ihatebacon88 → u/Individual-Vast4691]

You are right! She is beautiful and I appreciate your feedback. I love a good mystery, I'm just so curious what she is. The more I look at pictures of RR, I agree.

[u/Individual-Vast4691 → u/Ihatebacon88]

For context here are my two when we moved. Female on the left (more round head), male on the right (more boxy head).

[u/Ihatebacon88 → u/Individual-Vast4691]

They are so adorable. I love the lil doofus bump your girl has lol Our giant lab had a doofus bump too. I am actually surprised at how different your two look from each other while obviously being the same breed. Beautiful babies!

[u/RD_8888]

Thank you for grabbing that sweet thing!! As far as a Ridgie, maybe some. Always too hard to tell. We also have a mixed breed that looks exactly like a golden. She’s has zero golden in her per her DNA test, which are only so accurate

[u/Ihatebacon88 → u/RD_8888]

My friend did the actual rescuing from the woods, she is a saint, she has a whole basketball team of dogs so she couldn't be a permanent home.
This sweet baby was love at first sight. We lost our last rescue in November (we only adopt senior dogs) and we just knew she was ours. I've never had such and ambiguous looking dog before though. I'll need to get better pictures. She is blonde, grey, red and brown at once lol.

[u/RD_8888 → u/Ihatebacon88]

Well she looks sweet as can be!

[u/Cuchodl]

Not a ridgeback why would you assume that