[nikkiMD]

Last winter during the coldest months and the highest home forclosure in the MD sub area, a little dog showed up at my sister's place which is located nearby a small park. We suspected that it may have been abandon. It was a small puppy, very clean, probably 3 to 4 months old. Because of my sister's kid sensitivity to dirt, hair and etcc and smaller home, my sister decided to give the dog to us. We took her to the shelter and registered it as lost and found. After several months, no claims were filed, we decided to keep her. She's now probably 1.4 years old and a very happy and friendly dog. All these time, we are never certain of her breed. It seems like she has everything from husky to lab to sherpher. Can anyone tell me with certainty what breed she is? Thanks,

[leashedForLife]

hey, nik! :--)

she definitely has Siberian ancestry, but the other breed(s) would have to include a drop-eared dog;
a Sibe x GSD would have prick-ears, as both parent breeds do.

the easiest way to answer this is a blood-test or saliva test for breed markers -
about 40 to 60 bucks. this CAN be helpful as some breeds have drug sensitivities and other breed-specific health concerns, so it is not just a game, but can be a useful diagnostic or preventive step.

she is a very handsome girl -
but if the 3rd picture, in the yard with the bare shrubs + car behind her, is her Most Recent photo, she could peel off a few pounds; one of the pictures with her SITTING may indicate a poor knee-joint (right-rear), and extra weight is anathema to ANY joint issue.

that standing shot in the yard, look along her near side, from shoulders to butt; her loin area between end-of-ribs and rear legs is as straight as a pipe --- she should have a very-distinct waist, seen from above or the side.

above =
||-ribs--||
x)waist (
(--butt--)

lean-dogs live longer, and have much happier, more-active lives!

cheers,
--- terry

[Lara's mom]

My guess would be a husky - shepherd mix.

[CorkyMax]

Check these sites out: Northern Inuit Dog Information and Pictures, Northern Inuit Dogs

Northern Inuit Dogs

Northern inuit Dogs -- Simply the Best ---This may be the best site but all have pics

NOTE: These are 3 separate sites.

[Shih_Tzu_Lover]

I definately think she comes from siberian blood.
Looks like a siberian cross with maybe a GSD for sure,
Very handsome guurrrrl

[NBLdoglover07]

I agree with everyone else, one thing for sure she's gorgeous!!!!