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This is a regular laying position. Seems cramped to me but what do I know.

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[–] hurricane155@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

That looks like a bernese?

[–] slowneedler@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

He's a large Mini American Shepherd. By large we are only talking 38 lb. But he does have that classic Bernese coloring.

[–] PirateSaysAye@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

How tall is he?

I used to own an Australian Shepherd that was a great dog and have been considering if a mini might be a better fit for my next dog.

[–] slowneedler@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I am not quite sure how measure. I would say around 20" at the withers, but he is much bigger than any of the other dogs from his litter.

I have had full sized Aussies before as well. Imagine taking that energy and compressing it to a singularity that is always ready to explode. That is Rufus and I wouldn't trade him for the world.