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jasonwx
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I love thoses pooches...wouldn't it be great if they stayed that size...
Saw Robert’s recent snow ridge dang boarder powder shower gif.Dogs love snow.
C’mere boy.
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The aftermathtracks.
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Banger of a day. Best Snow pocket day of the year for me. Blue bird skies and super deep pow. It was truly ski anywhere conditions besides flat terrain. Glad you guys came out for it.
Found this wind blown drift and Evan scored the video of me floating through it
Found this wind blown drift and Evan scored the video of me floating through it
Ya can teach an old geezer new tricks. My 1st gif.
Motion is lotion
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Just another day at the office. Glowing dog and a large moose stuffy.
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Go beagles!
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I am not normally a big fan of things AI but inspired by someone else's post, I used Chat GPT to determine Moira's breed mix. It took over 15 minutes, though we do have slow Internet connection. Search terms were "Please identify this dog breed mix." Here are the results:
Breed Mix Analysis of the Brindle Dog
Dog’s key traits: The dog is medium-large (roughly 50–70 lbs) with a long muzzle, upright triangular ears, a bushy straight tail, and a distinctive brindle coat (tiger-like stripes of gray, black, and brown). These features suggest a mixture of herding/spitz and bully/terrier ancestry. Common candidates include shepherd-type breeds (German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd, Belgian Malinois), northern breeds (Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute), and bull-type dogs (Staffordshire Terrier, Pit Bull, Boxer). We compare these against the dog’s appearance to identify likely components.
Dutch Shepherd (Brindle Herder)
Dutch Shepherds are the only shepherd breed that is always brindle. They stand about 22–24 inches tall and weigh roughly 50–70. Dutch Shepherds are highly intelligent, active herding dogs bred for stamina. They have a hard, straight or rough brindle coat (shades of gray, gold, or silver with black striping) and erect ears. The brindle coat of our dog very closely matches a Dutch Shepherd. If the dog is a mix, Dutch Shepherd ancestry would explain the coat pattern and the lean, athletic build. Dutch Shepherds are loyal and trainable, with a high drive for work; a mix including Dutch Shepherd would likely be energetic and alert
German Shepherd (Classic Herding Dog)
German Shepherds are large (males ~24–26 inches tall, 66–88 lbs; females slightly smaller) herding dogs with erect ears and a confident poise. They have a thick double coat (traditionally tan with a black saddle, sable, or solid black)en.wikipedia.org. German Shepherds are known for their intelligence, loyalty, and trainability. Our dog’s build and alert expression resemble a GSD’s profile, but true GSDs almost never carry the brindle. The dog’s pointed ears and long muzzle are very shepherd-like, suggesting some GSD or related breed mix may be present. If so, the GSD influence would contribute a protective, energetic temperament.
Siberian Husky (Northern Sled Dog)
Siberian Huskies are medium-sized northern working dogs (about 20–24 inches, 35–60 lbs) with erect ears and a dense double coatbritannica.com. They often appear wolf-like, typically gray/white, black/white or red/white with striking blue or multicolored eyes. Huskies are very energetic and friendly. Purebred Siberians have no brindle colorationsiberianhuskygenetics.com, so a brindle-patterned dog indicates outcrossing. However, the dog’s thick fur, tail carriage and general “wolf-dog” look could come from husky-type ancestry. A Husky or Alaskan Malamute mix would also contribute a friendly, energetic temperament and high exercise needs. The dog’s bushy tail (though not curled) and gray tones are consistent with northern breeds, even if the coat pattern is not.
Bully/Terrier Breeds (Brindle Patterns)
Many bully-type terriers carry brindle coloring. For example, the American Staffordshire Terrier (often called “Staffy” or “AmStaff”) and American Pit Bull Terrier commonly have brown brindle coats. AmStaffs are muscular and stocky (about 18 inches tall, 40–60 lbs on average) with broad heads They are loyal, affectionate, and athletic family dogs. Our dog has a longer, narrower muzzle and taller stance than a pure Staffy, but the brindle coloring and sturdy legs hint that some terrier/pit ancestry is possible. Boxers and Bullmastiffs also come in brindle; however, those breeds have much bulkier heads. If present, a small percentage of bully DNA might explain the striping. Terriers are generally spirited and people-oriented, so this mix could add friendliness and courage to the dog’s character
Likely Breed-Mix Hypotheses
Dutch Shepherd × Husky/Herding mix: A strong candidate is a Dutch Shepherd mixed with a northern herding breed. The brindle coat and overall build point to Dutch Shepherd. The grey tones, upright ears, and bushy tail could come from Husky or Malamute. Such a mix would yield an intelligent, energetic dog that is loyal and alert (Dutch Shepherd traits) combined with the Siberian Husky’s friendliness.
German Shepherd × Bully mix: Another possibility is a German Shepherd crossed with a brindle bully (Staffordshire or Boxer). The GSD contributes height, erect ears and working-drive, while the brindle comes from the bully sideen.wikipedia.orgpetmd.com. However, the dog’s relatively long muzzle and lean build fit better with Dutch Shepherd than the heavy-headed bully breeds. If a pit-type was involved, it might be several generations back.
In summary, the most probable mix is a herding lineage with a brindle-bearing breed. The pureDutch Shepherd hypothesis is compelling since that breed is exclusively brindlethesprucepets.com. Combining Dutch Shepherd with a Husky/Shepherd yields a plausible “Dutch Husky” or “Shollie” type dog: active, smart, and vocal, with the brindle coat pattern. If the dog were tested, we might see Dutch Shepherd, German Shepherd, and possibly Pit Bull or Siberian Husky as part of its ancestry.
Breed characteristics: Dutch Shepherds (Herding Group) are medium, muscular dogs (50–70 lb) with a short-to-medium brindle coat; they are high-energy, loyal, and need lots of activity.. German Shepherds (Herding Group) are larger (66–88 lb), intelligent and versatile, but normally have solid or saddlecoat. Siberian Huskies (Working Group) are medium (35–60 lb), affectionate, and endurance athletesbritannica.combritannica.com. Staffordshire Terriers (Terrier Group) are smaller (~40–60 lb), stocky, and often brindle; they are friendly, agile, and people-focusedpetmd.com. A mix of these breeds would yield a dog roughly 20–24 inches tall, likely 50–70 lbs, with a high energy level, intelligence, and a loyal, trainable personality.
Not conclusive but still interesting, and way cheaper than the DNA testing.
This was the image I used:
Breed Mix Analysis of the Brindle Dog
Dog’s key traits: The dog is medium-large (roughly 50–70 lbs) with a long muzzle, upright triangular ears, a bushy straight tail, and a distinctive brindle coat (tiger-like stripes of gray, black, and brown). These features suggest a mixture of herding/spitz and bully/terrier ancestry. Common candidates include shepherd-type breeds (German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd, Belgian Malinois), northern breeds (Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute), and bull-type dogs (Staffordshire Terrier, Pit Bull, Boxer). We compare these against the dog’s appearance to identify likely components.
Dutch Shepherd (Brindle Herder)
Dutch Shepherds are the only shepherd breed that is always brindle. They stand about 22–24 inches tall and weigh roughly 50–70. Dutch Shepherds are highly intelligent, active herding dogs bred for stamina. They have a hard, straight or rough brindle coat (shades of gray, gold, or silver with black striping) and erect ears. The brindle coat of our dog very closely matches a Dutch Shepherd. If the dog is a mix, Dutch Shepherd ancestry would explain the coat pattern and the lean, athletic build. Dutch Shepherds are loyal and trainable, with a high drive for work; a mix including Dutch Shepherd would likely be energetic and alert
German Shepherd (Classic Herding Dog)
German Shepherds are large (males ~24–26 inches tall, 66–88 lbs; females slightly smaller) herding dogs with erect ears and a confident poise. They have a thick double coat (traditionally tan with a black saddle, sable, or solid black)en.wikipedia.org. German Shepherds are known for their intelligence, loyalty, and trainability. Our dog’s build and alert expression resemble a GSD’s profile, but true GSDs almost never carry the brindle. The dog’s pointed ears and long muzzle are very shepherd-like, suggesting some GSD or related breed mix may be present. If so, the GSD influence would contribute a protective, energetic temperament.
Siberian Husky (Northern Sled Dog)
Siberian Huskies are medium-sized northern working dogs (about 20–24 inches, 35–60 lbs) with erect ears and a dense double coatbritannica.com. They often appear wolf-like, typically gray/white, black/white or red/white with striking blue or multicolored eyes. Huskies are very energetic and friendly. Purebred Siberians have no brindle colorationsiberianhuskygenetics.com, so a brindle-patterned dog indicates outcrossing. However, the dog’s thick fur, tail carriage and general “wolf-dog” look could come from husky-type ancestry. A Husky or Alaskan Malamute mix would also contribute a friendly, energetic temperament and high exercise needs. The dog’s bushy tail (though not curled) and gray tones are consistent with northern breeds, even if the coat pattern is not.
Bully/Terrier Breeds (Brindle Patterns)
Many bully-type terriers carry brindle coloring. For example, the American Staffordshire Terrier (often called “Staffy” or “AmStaff”) and American Pit Bull Terrier commonly have brown brindle coats. AmStaffs are muscular and stocky (about 18 inches tall, 40–60 lbs on average) with broad heads They are loyal, affectionate, and athletic family dogs. Our dog has a longer, narrower muzzle and taller stance than a pure Staffy, but the brindle coloring and sturdy legs hint that some terrier/pit ancestry is possible. Boxers and Bullmastiffs also come in brindle; however, those breeds have much bulkier heads. If present, a small percentage of bully DNA might explain the striping. Terriers are generally spirited and people-oriented, so this mix could add friendliness and courage to the dog’s character
Likely Breed-Mix Hypotheses
Dutch Shepherd × Husky/Herding mix: A strong candidate is a Dutch Shepherd mixed with a northern herding breed. The brindle coat and overall build point to Dutch Shepherd. The grey tones, upright ears, and bushy tail could come from Husky or Malamute. Such a mix would yield an intelligent, energetic dog that is loyal and alert (Dutch Shepherd traits) combined with the Siberian Husky’s friendliness.
German Shepherd × Bully mix: Another possibility is a German Shepherd crossed with a brindle bully (Staffordshire or Boxer). The GSD contributes height, erect ears and working-drive, while the brindle comes from the bully sideen.wikipedia.orgpetmd.com. However, the dog’s relatively long muzzle and lean build fit better with Dutch Shepherd than the heavy-headed bully breeds. If a pit-type was involved, it might be several generations back.
In summary, the most probable mix is a herding lineage with a brindle-bearing breed. The pureDutch Shepherd hypothesis is compelling since that breed is exclusively brindlethesprucepets.com. Combining Dutch Shepherd with a Husky/Shepherd yields a plausible “Dutch Husky” or “Shollie” type dog: active, smart, and vocal, with the brindle coat pattern. If the dog were tested, we might see Dutch Shepherd, German Shepherd, and possibly Pit Bull or Siberian Husky as part of its ancestry.
Breed characteristics: Dutch Shepherds (Herding Group) are medium, muscular dogs (50–70 lb) with a short-to-medium brindle coat; they are high-energy, loyal, and need lots of activity.. German Shepherds (Herding Group) are larger (66–88 lb), intelligent and versatile, but normally have solid or saddlecoat. Siberian Huskies (Working Group) are medium (35–60 lb), affectionate, and endurance athletesbritannica.combritannica.com. Staffordshire Terriers (Terrier Group) are smaller (~40–60 lb), stocky, and often brindle; they are friendly, agile, and people-focusedpetmd.com. A mix of these breeds would yield a dog roughly 20–24 inches tall, likely 50–70 lbs, with a high energy level, intelligence, and a loyal, trainable personality.
Not conclusive but still interesting, and way cheaper than the DNA testing.
This was the image I used:
