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I have a rescue dog from Crete and am interested to know what mix of breeds he may be. The picture of him sitting down is him at 14 weeks old where he weighs 7.4kg. This is purely out of interest! Any ideas welcome!
Does anyone know what mix of breeds my rescue dog is?
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It is very difficult to guess breeds in a mix dog. First, the genes inherited from each parent is random. So, while the mom may be part poodle, the puppy may not get any poodle dna, etc. Second, most mixed dogs have more than 2 breeds in them, so it is more complicated that identifying a "shepherd husky". Third, breed traits can combine to create something that looks like a completely different breed.
If you are really interested in knowing, I recommend doing a dna test. Since your very cute dog comes from Crete, I'd recommend Embark or Wisdom Panel as they will test for breeds not common in North America but that may be common in Crete.
Not being familiar with breeds common to Crete, I would guess shepherd of some sort. The eyes are very dark for a large dog, so I would guess a small dog or two in the mix. Possibly malamute or husky.
If you are really interested in knowing, I recommend doing a dna test. Since your very cute dog comes from Crete, I'd recommend Embark or Wisdom Panel as they will test for breeds not common in North America but that may be common in Crete.
Not being familiar with breeds common to Crete, I would guess shepherd of some sort. The eyes are very dark for a large dog, so I would guess a small dog or two in the mix. Possibly malamute or husky.
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As above, unless you know the parents o have a DNA test, it's very tough to guess with any accuracy ...At some college or think tank in Massachusetss, they conducted test by asking people to do what you're asking.
Random Folks managed 25% accuracy
Those that self identified themselves as dog experts managed 28%
But I can definitely tell you 100% what kind of dog you have ... see spoiler below
Your dog is "TOO DANGED CUTE FOR WORDS"
We had a GSD / Husky for 2 years and spent the time using Petfinder, Resueme and other sites searching for either / or ... just adopted a dog that is reportedly White Shepherd / Husky. She looks like the white wolves I have seen up Vancouver way, but as for the Husky, based upon behavioral cues, I have my doubts. When wife thought she saw signs of Hip Dysplasia, was considering a DNA test, (turned out to be an old injury) but absent any health concerns have no desire to confirm. And your vet should be able to detect signs of hereditary diseases as he grows up. Unless you really, really want to know, I wouldn't invest in the high cost of a DNA test ... If asked by people you meet, I would just say you went online and asked "an expert" and repeat what it says in the spoiler. Sure it's an absolute bald faced lie (I'm no expert) but the type of dog it is, as per the spoiler, is certainly not suject to any debate
Random Folks managed 25% accuracy
Those that self identified themselves as dog experts managed 28%
But I can definitely tell you 100% what kind of dog you have ... see spoiler below
Your dog is "TOO DANGED CUTE FOR WORDS"
We had a GSD / Husky for 2 years and spent the time using Petfinder, Resueme and other sites searching for either / or ... just adopted a dog that is reportedly White Shepherd / Husky. She looks like the white wolves I have seen up Vancouver way, but as for the Husky, based upon behavioral cues, I have my doubts. When wife thought she saw signs of Hip Dysplasia, was considering a DNA test, (turned out to be an old injury) but absent any health concerns have no desire to confirm. And your vet should be able to detect signs of hereditary diseases as he grows up. Unless you really, really want to know, I wouldn't invest in the high cost of a DNA test ... If asked by people you meet, I would just say you went online and asked "an expert" and repeat what it says in the spoiler. Sure it's an absolute bald faced lie (I'm no expert) but the type of dog it is, as per the spoiler, is certainly not suject to any debate
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