What is He?

BowWowMeow · 08-08-2009, 08:10 PM

I change my mind every week so let's vote. The voting thing is below the pictures.

I'm including pictures from different angles, actions, etc. He weighs 56 to 60 pounds and stands 24 inches at the shoulder.

With Wolfie, a 6 mo gsd puppy:

DancingCavy · 08-08-2009, 08:31 PM

LOL. I tend to do the same with Risa, flip-flopping, except I don't have any clue what she is.

I think it's really tough to tell with Rafi. When I first met him, I thought GSD/Mal x. But when I was out with him again, he looked so Bel Mal. So I really don't know. Both breeds share a lot of similarities makes it hard to distinguish.

He's a handsome boy that's for sure!

Mandalay · 08-08-2009, 08:39 PM

Belg Mal/GSD mix is what I first thought. In any case, a very beautiful dog!

Lucy Dog · 08-08-2009, 09:02 PM

Have you considered one of those mail in dna tests to identify the exact breed he is? I voted GSD x malinois mix because thats what he looks like to me, but i have no experience with mali's so i really dont know. Not too sure how important it is to you, but if its something thats on your mind, i dont think the tests are too expensive.

selzer · 08-08-2009, 09:37 PM

I chose the mal/GSD cross as well, but I don't know. He could be a small shepherd or he may be crossed with other stuff. I absolutely LOVE the photo with the eyes going after the ball. I think that ball drive is what made me go with the mal cross, not that sheps don't have it, but....

middleofnowhere · 08-08-2009, 09:45 PM

If his muzzle was more pointed, I'd say Mal. Since it isn't, I'd guess X.

WDJ had a recent article about the DNA tests -- conclusion seems to be not worth it.

doggiedad · 08-08-2009, 09:47 PM

Mal, Akita and GSD.

BowWowMeow · 08-08-2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted By: doggiedadMal, Akita and GSD.

He is TINY!!!! His head his narrower than a gsd and he is very slight. Definitely not an iota of Akita in him in temperament or looks.

Jacobysma · 08-08-2009, 09:51 PM

I vote for mal/gsd based on the tail and thicker coat?

BowWowMeow · 08-08-2009, 09:54 PM

People who know or have mals stop me and ask me if he's a mal. Once someone even followed me in their car and said they had one at home (bought from a breeder) who looked just like him.

The reason that I waffle is b/c his face is a bit broader than most mals I've seen. But his personality is very mal. His focus is amazing and he's got drive out the wazoo. He does have an off switch though so that's another reason I think there might be gsd in there. Of course he could be 3/4 mal and 1/4 gsd, who knows? The area where he was found has a lot of mal breeders and I do see gsd x mals coming out of there too.

08-08-2009, 08:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,798	What is He? I change my mind every week so let's vote. The voting thing is below the pictures. I'm including pictures from different angles, actions, etc. He weighs 56 to 60 pounds and stands 24 inches at the shoulder. With Wolfie, a 6 mo gsd puppy: __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

08-08-2009, 08:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
DancingCavy Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 9,655	Re: What is He? LOL. I tend to do the same with Risa, flip-flopping, except I don't have any clue what she is. I think it's really tough to tell with Rafi. When I first met him, I thought GSD/Mal x. But when I was out with him again, he looked so Bel Mal. So I really don't know. Both breeds share a lot of similarities makes it hard to distinguish. He's a handsome boy that's for sure! __________________ ~Jamie~ Risa W-FDX/MF RN CGC WCM It Just Keeps Getting Better (Risa's Blog)

08-08-2009, 08:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mandalay Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: A hop to the West of Chicago Posts: 2,590	Re: What is He? Belg Mal/GSD mix is what I first thought. In any case, a very beautiful dog! __________________ - Emily - Mandalay, GSD, CGC, DOB 01-31-08 Mazy, White Boxer, DOB ? Sometime in 2010 we think

08-08-2009, 09:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	Re: What is He? Have you considered one of those mail in dna tests to identify the exact breed he is? I voted GSD x malinois mix because thats what he looks like to me, but i have no experience with mali's so i really dont know. Not too sure how important it is to you, but if its something thats on your mind, i dont think the tests are too expensive. __________________ Paul

08-08-2009, 09:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
selzer Crowned Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denmark, Ohio Posts: 17,499	Re: What is He? I chose the mal/GSD cross as well, but I don't know. He could be a small shepherd or he may be crossed with other stuff. I absolutely LOVE the photo with the eyes going after the ball. I think that ball drive is what made me go with the mal cross, not that sheps don't have it, but.... __________________ RIP Arwen, CD RN CGC RIP Whitney, RN CGC Jenna, RN CGC Babs, CD RA CGC Herding Instinct Certificate Heidi, RA CGC Tori, RN CGC SG3 Odessa, SchH1, Kkl1, AD Ninja, RN CGC Milla, RN CGC Joy, Star Puppy, RN CGC Dolly & Bear

08-08-2009, 09:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
middleofnowhere Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 12,472	Re: What is He? If his muzzle was more pointed, I'd say Mal. Since it isn't, I'd guess X. WDJ had a recent article about the DNA tests -- conclusion seems to be not worth it.

08-08-2009, 09:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 9,853	Re: What is He? Mal, Akita and GSD. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

08-08-2009, 09:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jacobysma Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 128	Re: What is He? I vote for mal/gsd based on the tail and thicker coat? __________________ Proud mama: My girls Rylee & Avery Gretchanya's Killians Irish Red, Blk/Red gsd 11/2/2009 Jacoby Black gsd 12/14/2008 Zoe gsd/lab/beagle 6/1999 Tyler gsd/lab/mastiff R.I.P.

08-08-2009, 09:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,798	Re: What is He? People who know or have mals stop me and ask me if he's a mal. Once someone even followed me in their car and said they had one at home (bought from a breeder) who looked just like him. The reason that I waffle is b/c his face is a bit broader than most mals I've seen. But his personality is very mal. His focus is amazing and he's got drive out the wazoo. He does have an off switch though so that's another reason I think there might be gsd in there. Of course he could be 3/4 mal and 1/4 gsd, who knows? The area where he was found has a lot of mal breeders and I do see gsd x mals coming out of there too. __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

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