[LindaH]

I am on my phone, so I cant see him all that well, but his markings look a little strange for a doberman or rottie. He is still a handsome boy and he looks awesome. If you can keep him from reproducing, I think I would put neutering off till he is two or later, IF he is part rotttweiler, as they seem to have a problem developing osteosarcoma when neutered early. You might want to research it on the internet.

 

[LindaH]

Okay, I am going with rottie/doberman now that I am on a computer and can see him much better. Those markings come from the rottie side. Here is one with markings practically identical to him.

http://puppydogweb.com/gallery/rottweilers/rottweiler_marrero.jpg

 

[LindaH]

I think he is a mix of a dobie and a rottie. Maybe a little something else in there but not enough to matter IF there is even anything else. I would be happy saying he is a dobie/rottie cross.

Just caught your post about the whining. If it is only in the crate, I would just ignore it. Make sure he has had water and been outside before you crate him. Parker is good in the crate. If he whines he needs something, usually water or to go pee.

Ha! I have seen that tail somewhere, too, and it has been driving me nuts...it finally hit me, Afgan Hound!!! I know your boy doesn't have afgan hound but that is where I have seen a tail like his. Check out the tail on the afgan in the 5th photo.
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Honestly, on his tail, it could have come from the doberman, easy, as their tails do curl and his is just a little more extreme.