Dan Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) This cutie was posted up on a local husky page for adoption, looking a bit closer I have a feeling he may be part malamute? The lady fostering him says he's 6 years old, however thinks he's been malnourished and is very underweight. What do you think? What tipped me off his his ears seem fairly wide set, and she said he's a fairly big dog. However he does have 1 blue eye, which I didn't think malamutes could have. She also said his tail is very plume-y and sits right over his back. Edited May 22, 2015 by Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Not sure tbh , I wouldn't think there was any mal in him it might just be the way he's standing as blaze looks like his ears are wide set sometimes depending on how he holds himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Awww he looks a bit like my Howler, who is a Mal Husky cross. He may have a blue eye because of the Husky in him. When I get home I will post a pic of Howler for you to compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 There's been a few hiccups in the process of getting a houseshare down South, so for the time being I'm looking at moving into my own place over the next couple of weeks. Apparently people are a bit turned off by the fact he's 6 years old, and she said he's also not great with cats, but perfect with other dogs. I'm seriously considering adopting him as a friend for Loki if the application goes through on where I'm wanting to move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 I'm really not sure tbh. He doesn't look particularly Mal but that doesn't really mean much. Either way I would suspect it would come down to how well they get along with introductions. Mals can be prone to some same sex dog aggression but I wouldn't think that this is the case for all of them. he's very cute, I can see why you're tempted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) Yeah, the more I think about it the more it seems like he's probably just husky - maybe mal down the lines in the parents somewhere, perhaps. Lovely lady fosters them until they can find good homes, doesn't charge anything for them either. Apparently he went to a trial home a little while back but they had issues with him escaping, but she said they'd never owned a husky before and didn't have another dog either, and honestly I think almost any husky would try escape if they're left home alone. Definitely do better with company I think, unless you're home majority of the time She also mentioned that he's not good with cats, but is apparently perfect with other dogs of all sizes, and is great in the car too. I think he'd fit in well with Loki and I, and I'd love to give him a home Edited May 22, 2015 by Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 He does look big but that could just be down to his breeding , skyla is bigger than the female breed standard and .5inches over the male breed standard too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 A few Howlie Photos. Not the best will have to try and take some more like the photos you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Good looking Dawg. Could be part Mal. Has the broad forehead and the wide set ears. I would say a quarter Mal three quarters Husky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) Thanks Kati, Howler grew up so fast Andy, kind of thinking the same thing. Maybe no immediate malamute but perhaps one of his grandparents was somewhere down the line. Gah, the one time I hate the weekend, when I'm trying to get things done! Want my rental application approved so I can adopt him If he is malamute x somewhere, I think this pic definitely brings it out: Edited May 23, 2015 by Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 It will be great for Loki. Have they met yet?????? What's his name? And no matter what his parentage he is one gorgeous looking boy. Hope it works out as he will have a great person to look after him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Not yet, he's a bit of a drive away. I know they might have a few disputes at first as usual though, but as we learnt with buddy here, give it a few days and they're fine His name is whiskey. Not sure why but feel it kinda suits him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 This is what he looked like when she got him: Shape of the face really does seem malamute-y to me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 He does look a bit more malamute-y there you're right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 (edited) Went for a visit today. They both seemed very excited and 0 aggression at all. Now just need to get my application through for the house and he can come to his new home He's not actually as big as I was expecting, though definitely feel he has some malamute in him, just from his looks. About the same height as Loki Edited May 24, 2015 by Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 He is gorgeous! Sounds like first intro went well too sent via husky howls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Yeah, just unfortunate he's not good with animals other than dogs. Not really a problem for me, but will have to be a bit cautious where I take him. Everything going to plan I should be able to pick him up end of the week, so excited Feels great knowing he gets a second take on life with Loki and I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Good on yer Dan There will probably be a few scuffles as he settles in that's to be expected. He'll be getting the best furever home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Was honestly expecting a few scuffles today, but all was good. I mean, being a male, Whiskey had to give Loki the usual "hump test" a few times, but nothing aggressive even with Loki throwing him off every time. His first encounters with Buddy were a lot more intense, so I don't see it being a problem at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Exhausted on the trip home .. about 1 1/2 hour drive each way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 So it all looks good for You and Loki having a new member of the family. Exciting times for you and Whiskey. May I suggest a walking belt for the two. Much easier to walk two dogs and gives you a lot more control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Basically just waiting on a yes or no on my rental application before I can go pick him up. Even if I don't get this place, there's a few more around that seem to have had quite little interest. Basically just a matter of time, but crossing my fingers it'll be this week A walking belt may be a way to go, though I thought maybe I could purchase another chain lead like Loki's and just attach the 2nd chain to the same handle. Loki isn't too bad with his pulling anymore so might be OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingsolo Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Fingers crossed that it is all sorted for you soon x he looks lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erika & the pack Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 He's so beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Every day is more painful than the last, hurry up agents! Wanna bring my new boy home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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