Originally Posted by
Abulafia
Oh, we get that a lot: "What is she?" "What's she mixed with?" "Is she part Rottie, right? Newfie? Pitbull?"
When I've responded, "Nope, she's a Lab. Just a Lab," I've had strangers tell me I am mistaken—that she's clearly mixed with something. I even have had a friend who has a "Lab" (a black-haired rescue, probably part Lab, but looks very much like a large Flat-coated Retriever) say of her "Well, she's a really funny looking thing, isn't she? That's not usual for a Lab... her legs are really short, and she looks like a tank." I explained "No, this is the type; I assure you."
More laughter from him until I emailed him the breeder's website. The next time we spoke, he was a bit bashful.
Sometimes when someone asks, and say "Lab," and they say "Lab mixed with what?" I say "Another Lab, old-fashioned style, you know: take a boy Lab, put him in a girl Lab" and I wink.
I don't think it really convinces them, but I'll be damned if I feel the need to prove my dog's pedigree.