New puppy, breed?

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We have a new rescue puppy, 4mo, Osky. He was found wondering, fearful and flea ridden. No ID, no owner has come forward. He needed an emergency home, I was abroad but my lovely animal sitter collected him and kept him at my place for a week. I met him 4 days ago and he is adorable so we’re keeping him.

He is a Griffon cross, the head is Griffon but the colouring reminds me of a Husky, what do you think?

Currently he doesn’t have typical Husky traits. He has an amazing recall, e.g. yesterday at puppy class he recalled across a field with another dog loose and he’s only known me for 3 days! He is fine with the cats, hasn’t got nuts at the squirrels, etc.

I am trying to figure out if he has a Husky parentage/influence. Huskies are lovely dogs but they require a lot of commitment. Do you think he looks Griffon x Husky? Do Husky puppies have a recall and then lose it as teenagers?

Why do you say griffon? Are they common round your way? I wouldn’t have immediately leapt to that breed, although he’s very terrier looking. His colouring is very reminiscent of a husky.

Oh come on Feckitall your username is begging for you to throw caution to the wind and get another puppy!

The vet and the rescue said Griffon. They are quite common here, not necessarily pure bred, but a big part of many hunting dogs. I though Schnauzer when I first saw his photos but in person he doesn’t quite fit that bill. I thought Griffon are in the terrier family, but I may be wrong. The colouring is dead on Husky!

Ddog was 5 last week!!

No idea on his parentage but he is an absolute stunner!

And going by the size of his feet he will be a big boy!

OP

He is a CUTIE! A Griffon cross would surely be a bit rare though? Maybe a Schnauzer cross Husky? Or maybe Husky x Collie with a dash of Terrier thrown in??

Griffons are very popular hunting dogs around here, Schnauzers are a lot rarer, but yes he could be a mix of all sorts!