Cross Breeds

What kind of Husky is this?

This is my dog Chucky. We bought him from a backyard breeder 1.5yrs ago (we knew he was coming from a puppy mill as soon as we pulled up, but hey he was too cute to pass up, and no matter what the circumstance every dog needs some loving!) We were told that he was a Siberian husky, but lately have had people come up to us and say we have a beautiful Malamute. Which I refuse to believe because he is no way in any shape or form a worker! Running to him is like a gallop in the park, we do "urban dog sledding" with a bike in the summer and he doesn't even pull and in the winter would rather hide in the snow then pull something around unlike my female who you can see she's a puller with both legs working in unison. Just wondering what your opinions are if you think he's a siberian or a malamute or an alaskan...that and he has a fox/wolf like tail, it doesn't curl all the way over his back and is very fluffy and it has a small triangle patch of differant texture on it (you can kinda see it in the picture if you look closely where his tail changes to a differant color you can see it dark again.) Also wondering why there's such a color differance and texture to his tail Whatever the case I love him the way he is, and I relise that he can be mixed with anything do to the fact he came from a mill...but if you had to choose between one breed or the other which one would you say he looked more like?Or if you think he was a mixture Curious to know what other people think :) Thanks http://s629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/rebe_salsa/?action=view&current=HPIM1344.jpg

Public Comments

1. He just looks like a poorly bred husky. He is very cute though!
2. the whole thing was too long to read....sorry..but you have a really cute dog :)!!!!!
3. from the pictures i looked at on the google images its a siberian husky and my aunt has a silver and white siberian husky his name is ginky dont ask me why they named him that
4. I'm pretty sure your dog is a siberian husky. there are siberian huskys that are that very same color and have the same characteristics that you are explaining. sometimes they just come out different than others.. for ex- i have a corgi that everyone keeps telling me must be a mix, but she is not. i have met both her parents and they are both full bred corgis. she just came out with different colors than usual and slightly different structures. btw your dog is beautiful.
5. He looks like a Siberian just a poorly bred one
6. It is a Siberian husky! you have a very handsome dog.
7. He is gorgeous. He is definitely not a Malamute. I kind of think he could be a Siberian Husky mix of some kind. He almost looks mixed with an Australian Shepherd or maybe even a Collie. Is he a good dog? Best wishes... :0) .
8. I think it's a mix between the alaskan because of the skinny legs and the malamute because of the long fur.Just look up pics of those two on google and put them together and you get your dog.It's a very cute dog by the way.
9. Hi! Siberian Husky....very cute! but poorly bred (BYB)... http://leahreagh200.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/siberian_husky_brown.jpg ADD: Jenny, I agree...looks like maybe even border collie is in there. you never know. Unless you do the DNA test ofcourse. http://www.allaroundbordercollies.com/testimonials4/RedDogs.jpg
10. For some reason i think he looks like a Siberian Husky/ Border Collie mix. He is very gorgeous though!
11. "The Alaskan Malamute and the Siberian Husky are both Northern Breed dogs from the Working Group. Both breeds have similarities in coat colors and patterns. Both breeds were used for similar activities. The Alaskan Malamute being strong and powerful, was used to transport heavy loads for long distances. The Siberian Husky, being a more of a medium size, was used for pulling lighter loads a shorter distance at a moderate pace. Both breeds are prey-driven and will go after small animals including cats, squirrels, birds, rabbits or any other creature that mistakenly gets into their territory. Both breeds do dig. They have been known to ruin many landscaping beds and to dig up small bushes and trees. Both breeds are pack oriented and can be very destructive if left unattended for long periods of time without attention. Crate training is advisable. Both breeds are born to run. Neither of these breeds should ever be left off leash to run in fields, woods, or neighborhoods. They will keep on running and will never come back. Many Alaskan Malamutes and Siberian Huskies have been picked up by local dog wardens who have found them running stray. Some of them are never claimed and end up in rescue organizations or euthanized due to overcrowding in local shelters. Some of the differentiating characteristics are as follows: The Alaskan Malamute is a heavy boned, powerful dog. The males weigh between 85 and 100 lbs and the females between 75 and 90 lbs. The eyes of the Alaskan Malamute are always brown. Their head is broad with ears set wide apart. Their tail is similar to a plume carried up and over their back. The Alaskan Malamute is known for being gender aggressive toward dogs of the same sex. They can also be food aggressive. They are very loving and affectionate dogs and carry a laid back attitude. They make good companions but are not guard dogs even though their size can be intimidating. Everyone is a friend to a Malamute. Malamutes enjoy hiking, backpacking, swimming, jogging and cuddling up with their owners. Malamutes are very intelligent and can be very stubborn. Unlike the Siberian Husky, the Malamute is not prone to fence jumping. If they are bored, they can easily dig themselves out of kennels or under fences. Lifespan 10-12 years. The Siberian Husky is a medium sized, smaller boned dog. The males weigh between 50-70 lbs. And the females between 35-50 lbs. The Siberian Husky can have brown eyes, blue eyes, one of each or a split eye (one eye with two colors). Their head is smaller and not as broad as the malamute with ears set high on their head and close together. Their tails are considered a fox brush shape and are carried in a sickle shape when alert and trailing when the dog is relaxed. The Siberian Husky does well in a pack situation. They do not have the gender aggression that is a characteristic of the malamute. They are, however, very high energy dogs that are very vocal. They are an intelligent breed with a stubborn streak. They are not a guard dog and not a "one-man" dog. Siberians require a lot of exercise and enjoy swimming, jogging hiking, and agility amongst other activities. The Siberian Husky can be an escape artist and is prone to fence jumping when left unattended for long periods of time. They have also been known to climb a chain line fence to escape. They do best is a 5' or 6' fenced yard. Life span 12-15 years. These dogs can make wonderful pets and companions, but it takes a serious, long-term commitment to live with them. As with any dog breed, they are not for everyone." For more information on the color differences of Husky's see http://www.huskycolors.com/.
12. you dog can be any color and looks because it look like he is a siberian husky breed no mix breed . siberian hsky can be any colors like the coat is dense, and color range from black to pure white, and include grays, browns, and reds, often in various combinations.
13. He is definatley a siberian husky, and I honestly don't think he looks that badly bred either. He looks like a happy, healthy, little guy, which is great and all you need for a pet. The color can change as he gets older too, they all have diff color patterns/markings. He is a gorgeous boy, congrats!