Stella is a mutt, as I have mentioned. People are always asking "what" Stella is.
For my birthday, the dude got me a DNA test for Stella. When I saw that I was going to have to brush her cheek for 30 seconds at some point when she hadn't had food for an hour, I thought it was going to be a long time before that test got sent. But there she was lying there dozing, waiting for her morning walk (after which, food), I figured I should try. She was curious, but let me have my hand in her mouth for a whole 30 seconds. (When we first got her, we could hardly touch her mouth, except when she decided our wrists looked pretty juicy.)
Soon, in the next two weeks in fact, we will learn more about "what" Stella is.
I thought you might like to get in on the guessing. We used the Canine Heritage test, which is not as accurate as a blood test. They only test for 100 breeds and Stella may be something they don't test for. Here are some photos of her particular characteristics.

Ear: little triangles


Snout: sometimes it looks short (left) sometimes it looks long (right)

Tail: Some curl, that's not "just the way she holds her tail." Also, the very end is broken, that's why it looks like it straightens back out at the end. She came that way.

Coloring--notice the white on the rump, "underarms" and underside of the tail. (Who lies half in their bed? How comfortable can that be?)
I have tried to photograph her tongue, which is black and red, to no avail. That may be a red herring (it certainly smells like herring). The internets say that having a multicolored tongue is more like having freckles rather than being indicative of breed.
I should probably mention that she's pretty short. Comes up to my knee. (18-20"--we're guessing here because she is not with us. But I'm sure she's having fun at her sleepaway.)
Some of her bad habits include chasing rabbits, eating gerbils, chewing sticks, digging holes, and relishing her freedom. She also loves to put her paws or her whole head in the water bowl, usually one after the other. She'll fetch a stick, but not a ball. Also she is smart, but stubborn.
People have suggested that she is part lab, chow chow, Shar-pei, Staffordshire terrier (pit bull), and greyhound. Keep in mind they only test for just over
100 breeds. Be sure to check out some
crazy ass results, and keep in mind that some mixes will still carry the DNA of their ancient ancestors (
Afghan Hound, Chow Chow, Lhasa Apso, Pekingese, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Tibetan Terrier, Saluki, Basenji, Akita, Shiba Inu, Samoyed, Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute).
Guesses in the comments.
The only prize Stella can offer is her love. Although I may be able to find some crap in my mother's house if you insist on it.