Is Murphy a Wolfdog?
 

Hi I just found your website. My dog is two years old and I got him from the pound as a puppy. We know nothing of his parents and I have been looking for dogs that resemble his appearance. I was wondering if anyone knows if he might be a wolf dog or a Tamaskin? He had seven brothers who were also adopted but all have been put to sleep as they were a bit out of control. Murphy also is a bit wild but friendly. He is very smart but strong willed and seems to have strong pack instincts. I posted some pictures of him in hopes someone might give me a clue to his breed or breeds. Thanks.

He is not a Vlcak or a Tamakan, but he might be a Wolfdog ;-)

Atleast he is a GSD mix...

I put the photos here for the real experts to judge ;-)

http://forumbilder.se/images/70201070634PM0548.jpg

http://forumbilder.se/images/9c201070759PM44e8.jpg

http://forumbilder.se/images/d4201070908PM94c2.jpg

Best regards / Mikael

This part is the one that sounds very wolfdog.

Good Luck with the dog and your hunt for he´s history / Mikael

hi :)

your lovely new dog looks 99.9 % GSD to me ;-);-):p

is Murphy a wolfdog?
 

Thank you Mikael and Tupacs2leg for getting back to me about Murphy. Now at least I know what he is not lol.

At least. :) Maybe something else in there but I can't put my finger on it - or it could just be an off-color GSD (I've seen some of those).

The temperament sounds like a softer working line GSD. Get him to an obedience class!

aww he is lovely... do you have northern inuits where you live?

is murphy a wolfdog
 

i thing murphy 50% HUSKY X 50% GSD, he is siberian husky/german shepherd Mix

He looks purebred German Shepherd Dog to me, of the 'maskless variety.'
Here is an intresting list of all the types of GSD and GSD crosses out there [including our own CsV.]

http://www.shawlein.com/The_Standard...eed_Types.html

They say:
"Maskless Shepherd. This is a colour variant only, characterized by a lack of the typical black mask, and often showing faded or "bright" points of tan on the muzzle, chest and feet. It can also be seen in sable and bicolour patterns. While common in English lines prior to WW1, it is not typical of any contemproray bloodline. White markings are indicative of fading pigmentation, but are not evidence of wolf blood, although wolf crosses will often show similar colouration. A black mask gives the typical GSD expression, and is generally required by most judges, but the lack of it is not strictly speaking a sign of fading colour."

Six brothers put to sleep before two year of age, that do not sonds like purebred GSD to me :(

Best regards / Mikael

If they were working lines and had a hard temperament with inexperienced owners - I can see it.

Many people think that if the dog is too much for them it'll be too much for everyone so they will generally put it down as opposed to trying to rehab / train it.

I agree with Draggar - and it doesn't have to be working temperament.

Maybe they just ended up with idiot owners, too. :(

Looks like gsd siberian husky mix. The smaller head is a sign for it, I would say.

Kaiser - Maskless Shepherd
 

Hi there I have a Maskless pure bred GSD he is a beauty, just seen yours and I think that it is the same... ps not a huskey no way! these pre date the UK version of GSD pre 1st world war... he is a pure blood...

http://4yz2xq.blu.livefilestore.com/...170.jpg?psid=1

do You have this dogs pedigree in UK from Kennel Club ( FCI contract partner)? If yes, he are pure breed, if not ... :rock_3