What is the name of that dog?

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There was a "chow mix" abandoned on Animal Cops Houston today (season 7 episode 8) and I was screaming at the tv because it was a Belgian Tervuran. I was mad because I see them make these mistakes at this particular spca every time I watch an episode. I forgot its name and I wanted to use him as an example in an email. They nearly put the dog down instead of treating it for heartworm because they thought it was too underweight and old, but had they known anything about what breed it was, they might have seen a more middle aged belgian shepherd off by 5 pounds instead of what they thought was a senior underweight chow mix.

Another time they found a stray great pyrenees in good shape that looked like a lost pet. They thought it was a young St Bernard and thus never would have found its owner because they weren't looking at ads for a lost pyrenees.

patrick* · Accepted Answer

I watched this episode too!! his name was Skeeter and I was thinking the exact same thing he looked nothing like a chow. He clearly had the nose of a shepherd.

michele · Answer

People make mistakes, not everyone knows everything about every dog breed, even in a specific place like the ASPCA. When a stray dog is found on the streets, most vet techs would assume a more common breed such as a Chow mix, rather than a rare obscure breed like the Belgian Tervuran. Same for the St. Bernard vs. Pyrenees. A stray dog is simply more likely to be a mix of a more common breed.

Instead of complaining and acting indignant, maybe you should make your "services" available to an ASPCA or shelter in your area as the resident Dog Breed Expert.

Nedra E · Answer

You know most of us don't know anything about season 7, episode 8.  

If you are sure they are making mistakes, then you should write them a letter of complaint.  

Your question is not understandable.  What is the name of WHAT DOG??? 
What dog are you referring to that you're asking us to tell you it's name?
You can also complain to Animal Planet. 
What's the point to your question? 
You don't sound like you want an answer. 
You sound like you just want to complain!
Why? -!-

Anonymous · Answer

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