DNA Results Are In!

[Leslie and Halas]

My mom and I were curious about the breed of her new dog, Barley.  For those of you who don't know, in October, my co-worker's daughter found Barley abandoned in a cart in a grocery store parking lot.  We checked for a microchip twice, and called the local animal control, shelter, and a couple of vets, and no one had a report of a missing dog.  So after sleeping on it, my mom decided to keep him.  We finally decided to try to figure out what he is, just so we can learn more about breed-specific personality traits or possible illnesses or disorders that he might be prone to.  So we swabbed him about 3 weeks ago and sent it in.

What do you think?  Scroll down for results...

Barley Bear Parker is a Maltese - Poodle mix!  That was one of our original guesses.  I could never let go of the idea that he might be part poodle.  He and Halas have a lot of similar mannerisms, so I just felt like some poodle must be in there somewhere.

Barley is a great dog.  He doesn't seem to have any obedience training, but he is pretty well-behaved.  He and Halas love playing chase and tug-of-war.  They are both learning from the other.  It's fun to watch.  We're so glad he's a member of our family now.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm not the least bit surprised that he's a Malti-poo! He really looks like a perfect blend of the two.

He's adorable, and I'm so glad he's doing so well with his new family!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Barley Doodle.  Welcome!   So now, when is Mom getting her page?  Sounds like the DNA people got this one right.

P.S. How is the wallpaper?

[sandy b]

He is adorable. Any idea how old he is? He looks very cuddly :-)

[F, Calla & Luca]

It's nice to know he's sort of related to Halas : ) I am so glad this has worked out well for all of you.

[Anna and Achilles]

Barley is too cute! Definitely looks poodley. Good luck to your mom.

[BG and Gavin]

Barley looks gorgeous and happy!

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Welcome Barley you are little ball of love and you are lucky to have found the perfect family to love and care for you.

[Ellen, Brûlée, and Tira]

Barley is adorable, and the DNA results seem spot-on! Seems like everyone won on your shopping-cart rescue !

[Jennifer and Jack]

I knew it was a Maltipoo because that is what my neighbor has and they look identical.... I never guess right about anything.. What a lucky dog Barley is

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Barley is one handsome guy, and he sure hit the jackpot when your Mom was the one to find him.  This is a great ending to something that could have turned out so differently for this little guy. 

[Ronna, Murphy & Wilson]

He is so stinkin' cute!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Barley is a Moodle and a gorgeous one at that. The day he was placed in that shopping cart turned out to be the best day of his life instead of the worse.