Summary
A family adopted a puppy they believed was a husky-Labrador mix, but a DNA test revealed the dog was instead a mix of Alaskan malamute, German shepherd, and other breeds. The dog, named Moose, was growing quickly, prompting the family to confirm its breed through DNA testing.
Key Facts
- The family adopted the puppy on January 17 from Waymaker Rescue in Oklahoma.
- They were initially told the dog was a mix of husky and Labrador.
- Moose quickly grew from 16 pounds to 26 pounds in just three weeks.
- A DNA test showed Moose is actually 50% Alaskan malamute, 32% German shepherd, 13.1% "supermutt," and 4.9% Mastiff.
- The "supermutt" category includes possible collie, Akita, and Australian cattle dog ancestry.
- The test used was from Embark, which claims to have a 99% accuracy rate for breed identification.
- The family initially adopted Moose as a companion for their other dog, Raccoon.
- Moose is expected to weigh around 88 pounds when fully grown.
