Thank you, Neil! It's amazing to see how much mix is going on. I completely missed the Poodle and really thought he had Yorkie. Those looks can be deceiving.:)
A Joodle! I love it! Way to go, Jojo, for cracking and illustrating your genetic code. I was most surprised by the pit bull. Though, if one were fiercely loyal, there would be surprise at all. I'm assuming Jojo is loyal through and through. Great post, Heidi!
Yes, a Joodle! Thank you, Mary! Jojo prides himself on his loyalty and has a vital, strong ancestry with the 1% Pit Bull. Can you see the Poodle and Pomeranian in his seemingly wirehair coat? So adorable.
A great reveal Jojo! And although I’m sad you don’t have any Yorkie in you, as a citizen of York I feel I can bestow the title of honorary Yorkie upon you. 🐾✨🌟
Oh my goodness, thank you very much, Trudi! I am truly and duly honored that you have bestowed full Yorkie status upon my personage. Luvluvluv, Jojo. Furever.🐾🐾
I wasn't surprised about poodles being in the mix, they get around. I've spent time with them, my grandma always had them, and I briefly worked for a dog groomer who specialized in poodles, and they liked me. Chihuahua was very certain, my great aunt had a long haired one that had the little fluffs around the ears like wee JoJo (Frosty was adorable, he was the same color as JoJo, too!)
That's a great description on the prevalence of poodles in the gene pool. I missed thinking of them as part of Jojo's ancestry due to his wirehair (which is actually quite soft), thinking it was terrier. In terms of temperament, Jojo is really really sweet and is very poodle like in that regard. Frosty sounds super adorable!
Thank you, Laura! Did you guess the Poodle in his mix? I totally missed it. Jojo is from California, so the regional popularity of Pit Bulls, Aussies and Chows and, of course, Chihuahuas, makes sense. It's in his genes and his geography.:)
Love this Heidi! Now I'd love to see the history saga told in Heidi format of his 'imagined' family tree, who met who for generations back. Ha ha, your next book perhaps? No pressure. 😂
Haha, thank you April! That really would be a full length book! Perhaps a Pekingese was dognapped from a Ming Dynasty Palace in Northern China, put on a British Navy wooden ship in the Age of Sail and ended up beached in Mexico during a big Pacific storm, never quite making it back to England. And that's why Jojo has no Yorkie ancestry. How does that sound?
Thank you, MamaCarole! Jojo very much likes the possibility of being related to your princess Tootsie! Pekingese is one of the world's oldest dog breeds.
Congrats and your own photos are more beautiful and better than ai. I get turned off by ai written and art work and all that it represents.
Thank you, Robin! Jojo is truly authentic! Hope all is well with you on your travels.:)
Muchas gracias and Tussen Tak!
Congratulations on Jojo learning his lineage, Heidi! A most interesting ancestry - especially with Chow Chow! Loveed the haiku as well, so fitting! :)
Thank you, Neil! It's amazing to see how much mix is going on. I completely missed the Poodle and really thought he had Yorkie. Those looks can be deceiving.:)
Wow! I never would have guessed.
Wow is right. I was very surprised.:) Have a great weekend!
A Joodle! I love it! Way to go, Jojo, for cracking and illustrating your genetic code. I was most surprised by the pit bull. Though, if one were fiercely loyal, there would be surprise at all. I'm assuming Jojo is loyal through and through. Great post, Heidi!
Yes, a Joodle! Thank you, Mary! Jojo prides himself on his loyalty and has a vital, strong ancestry with the 1% Pit Bull. Can you see the Poodle and Pomeranian in his seemingly wirehair coat? So adorable.
I can totally see the Poodle and Pomeranian in his coat! So fancy and humble at the same time = steadfast integrity.
He's very sweet natured, like a Poodle.:)
A great reveal Jojo! And although I’m sad you don’t have any Yorkie in you, as a citizen of York I feel I can bestow the title of honorary Yorkie upon you. 🐾✨🌟
Oh my goodness, thank you very much, Trudi! I am truly and duly honored that you have bestowed full Yorkie status upon my personage. Luvluvluv, Jojo. Furever.🐾🐾
Luvluvluv and Yorkshire puddings back. 🤗
Thank you, Trudi. The timing is impeccable as it is Lunchtime here!
I wasn't surprised about poodles being in the mix, they get around. I've spent time with them, my grandma always had them, and I briefly worked for a dog groomer who specialized in poodles, and they liked me. Chihuahua was very certain, my great aunt had a long haired one that had the little fluffs around the ears like wee JoJo (Frosty was adorable, he was the same color as JoJo, too!)
That's a great description on the prevalence of poodles in the gene pool. I missed thinking of them as part of Jojo's ancestry due to his wirehair (which is actually quite soft), thinking it was terrier. In terms of temperament, Jojo is really really sweet and is very poodle like in that regard. Frosty sounds super adorable!
That's an epic lineage!! Some of it I guessed, the Pit Bull is surprising. Aussies and Chow Chow, I wouldn't have guessed either! Very cool!
Thank you, Laura! Did you guess the Poodle in his mix? I totally missed it. Jojo is from California, so the regional popularity of Pit Bulls, Aussies and Chows and, of course, Chihuahuas, makes sense. It's in his genes and his geography.:)
Love this Heidi! Now I'd love to see the history saga told in Heidi format of his 'imagined' family tree, who met who for generations back. Ha ha, your next book perhaps? No pressure. 😂
Haha, thank you April! That really would be a full length book! Perhaps a Pekingese was dognapped from a Ming Dynasty Palace in Northern China, put on a British Navy wooden ship in the Age of Sail and ended up beached in Mexico during a big Pacific storm, never quite making it back to England. And that's why Jojo has no Yorkie ancestry. How does that sound?
This is genius Heidi. YES I want this book ❤️❤️
Laughing out loud! This would be a fun way to write the backstory for the Detectives!
Another great idea!
Pekingese?! Related to my princess Tootsie!
Thank you, MamaCarole! Jojo very much likes the possibility of being related to your princess Tootsie! Pekingese is one of the world's oldest dog breeds.
Wow, 9 breeds! That's crazy.
Thank you, Brett! Agreed! He only weighs a little over 9 pounds, so it's like one breed per pound.