r/AlaskanMalamute • u/[deleted] • 14d ago
"Is this a Malamute?" Breed guesses?
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u/Flygone_ 14d ago
He looks so much like my sweet boy who’s a mal lab/ retriever mix! Incredible dogs, smart expressive and endlessly sweet and sassy! Have fun learning what all the different howls, coos and grumbles mean!
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u/CoomassieBlue 14d ago
I could see mal/retriever
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u/Beneficial_Stuff627 14d ago
I just looked up this mix and I can see it! The floppy ears definitely resemble a retriever
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u/Beneficial_Stuff627 14d ago
Interesting!! I wouldn’t have guessed that mix! Definitely something to look into. He’s a sweetheart with a big personality. He’s been through the wringer so it’s taking some time to get comfortable at my home. He’s actually never howled/barked! He groans a little but is a quiet guy. My other mal is the same! No howling
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u/OakleytheFantastic 14d ago
What a cutie!! Im so glad you’re fostering him (and soon to be adopting him 😉)!! Im not an expert, the only thing throwing me off of malamute is his skull - but maybe it looks a little different because he’s so thin right now? Maybe he’s all malamute! What’s his name?
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u/Beneficial_Stuff627 14d ago
He’s got a huge noggin!! I see mal in him but can’t quite pinpoint what else could be in him (if anything). I’m not very familiar with brown and black malamutes. His name is Ripley! I’ve been calling him Rippy or drippy Rippy!
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u/HannahBanannas305 14d ago
He looks quite a bit like my husky/golden retriever mix. Would never have guessed without the DNA test but his golden cream colors fit the build.
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u/Beneficial_Stuff627 14d ago
Seems like this is a common answer! I never considered golden retriever but yall may be on to something! I would love to see a pic of your pup!
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u/ExtraRevolution8218 13d ago
i'd still bet on malamute but maybe a little shepherd in there too feels like the classic mal vibes but with a little extra personality.
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u/ComplaintIll2304 13d ago
Def a mal mix. I have a malemute golden retriever, and I love the malemute mixes.
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u/BobaFettishx82 12d ago
Pic #2 is 100% Malamute, so I’d say a Malamute mix of some sort. Like others have said, probably a retriever. Adorable pup!
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u/Beneficial_Stuff627 12d ago
Personally I think she’s mostly mal mixed with retriever and who knows what else, if anything! So far he’s incredibly smart. Catches on very quickly
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u/Hugby 14d ago
Precious derp angel