Thread: What breed of dog have I just got?

Hi Kyle
Would have to agree Shepard x Malamute she looks good, will put up a post of our new addition soon.

BTW one test of Malamute is to look under the outer fur.
Is there an underlayer of fine whitish mohair like fur?
If so I hope you have a very effective vacuum cleaner as they moult PROFUSELY in spring.
My sons Rotty/malamute cross was black and tan, but had the underfur.

Regards Philip A

Hi Kyle

Heres a pic of our new one, hope they get on?

Yeah i'd hedge my bets towards Malamute x Shepherd.

The colours definitely seem to come from a Sable Shepherd. As far as the shape of her head goes the Shepherd breed is widely broken into East German and West German dogs. West Germans tend to be leaner and smaller boned with a pointer narrow face (they are also mad as a hat but that's another story). The East German dogs are bread for their size and calmer and more even temperament. I would say yours is from an East German dog, I've seen very similar heads on a pure bread East German Shepherd. And well the tail screams Malamute.

Very nice looking dog, have fun.

Mark

Originally Posted by alien d2

Do I detect a little bias Steve

Nah, not at all

Before we got Annettes shepherd I tried to convince her to get an Akita .... but she doesn't like dogs with curly tails 'coz they're always winking at ya ... true story.

Stevo

nice pup too there adonuff