Shelter Tells Man Chihuahua Would Stay Tiny, 40lbs Later He Demands Answers
Summary
A man in San Diego adopted a dog from a shelter that was supposed to stay small because it was labeled as a Chihuahua mix. However, the dog grew to 40 pounds, prompting the owner to investigate its true breed through DNA testing. The test revealed multiple breeds, including pit bull terrier and American Staffordshire terrier.Key Facts
- Jonathan Ray adopted a dog named Pharaoh, which was expected to remain small.
- The shelter labeled Pharaoh as a Chihuahua mix, predicting he’d weigh no more than nine pounds.
- Pharaoh’s weight eventually reached nearly 40 pounds.
- DNA testing showed Pharaoh is part pit bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, toy poodle, and miniature pinscher.
- Visual identification of dog breeds can be misleading, as a study found poor accuracy in shelter staff’s guesses compared to DNA results.
- The owner, Jonathan Ray, still loves his dog despite the unexpected size and mislabeling.
- Pharaoh had early health issues, requiring special care, but the owner reports improvements over time.
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