Is my Siberian husky puppy too big or a Malamute mix?

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This summer we added a 2nd husky to our house. We were told he was pure siberian which is what our female is. She is quite petite at 40lbs full grown. Our male just turned 7 mo old and is already almost 60lbs and has much longer fur. I've looked online and am having a hard time figuring out if he may be a crossed with malamute possibly? Is it possible for siberians to have longer plush fur and to be so big? We were told he would max out at 70lbs but I don't see how with him being 60lbs already. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 6 days old | 60 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for your question about Apollo. Male dogs tend to be larger in size and often have a heavier build then female dogs of the same breed. There is some variation in the fur of huskies, and it also possible that the long fur you are seeing could still be Apollo's "puppy coat". However, it is also possible that he may be part malamute as these dogs are usually larger and have a different fur than huskies. If you are interested in knowing exactly what breed Apollo is. There is a canine DNA test, the wisdom panel, that can be performed to get more information. This test is performed by getting a swab from inside the dogs mouth. I believe these tests can be bought online or through some veterinary offices. Hope this helps, good luck!

Is my Siberian husky puppy too big or a Malamute mix?

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