Originally Posted by tashi

Thanks Epicus (and others). Brisco has been an amazing dog, a close and dedicated companion. I recently realized that although we've been together similar periods of time, I've spent far more time with Brisco than with my wife!

I don't think anyone knows what breed he is. I got him from the SPCA here in Victoria, he was found as a very young pup with his litter mates on a reserve in the Parksville area, no parents or caretakers present. I think I've settled on a Doberman/Sheppard/Lab mix as the most likely combo. I call him a "default dog" or "reserve special" because very similar mutts are common here, often roaming reserves. I figure he's fairly outbred, as his health, temperament and fitness have been exceptional throughout his life - he's 11 and still rips it up on pretty intense XC mountain bike rides!

Additional gratuitous Brisco picture: