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A dog owner who was repeatedly told by people that their pup was part-coyote took a DNA test to find out the truth—they were not ready to discover the canine's actual breed.
In a viral Reddit post shared in February under the username u/fitbewver30, the poster shared the results of the test, with a caption that reads: "People always think he [is] part coyote."
Despite looking somewhat like a coyote, mostly due to his size and the color of his fur, it turns out that the pup is actually a "Gerberian Shepsky," a perfect mix between Siberian husky (63.9 percent) and German shepherd (36.1 percent).
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Mixed‑breed dogs come in all shapes and styles, and they are just as loving and affectionate as any other pup. Like all canines, they offer companionship, emotional support and help keep their owners active.
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Data by Waltham Petcare Science Institute shows that the most-common names for mixed-breed pups include Max, Buddy, Bella, Daisy and Lucky.
The most-frequent coat colors include black, brown, white, tan, and black and white. However, regardless of what they look like, mutts remain loved for their individuality.
In America, states such as Maine, Vermont, Arkansas, Alabama and Oklahoma have the highest share of mixed breeds.
Interest in mixed‑breed dogs has risen sharply in recent years, a positive trend given how heavily shelters are filled with them. People who already have a mutt often adopt another.
Caring for a mixed-breed dog is much like caring for any other dog, but, without predictable breed traits, you often can’t rely on heritage to know what to expect.
Feed the pups a balanced, high-quality diet suited to their size and life stage, and provide routine grooming, dental care, and nail trims. Regular exercise tailored to their energy keeps them fit and happy. Maintain health with vaccinations, parasite prevention, and vet checkups.
Since behaviors can vary, early socialization and positive training help prevent issues like anxiety, excessive barking, or house training problems.
The post quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 256 upvotes and 44 comments on the platform.
One user, Reyalta, commented: "Lol [laugh out loud]…Have these people never seen a coyote? He's so cute, but yeah definitely doesn't look like a 'yote. People used to say my red heeler looked like a HYENA. I understand Dingo, it's in the lineage, but HYENA? They're not even canines!"
Money_Ad1068 said: "Good looking boy! Yours looks more wolfy than coyote. I grew up with a coyodog, mixed with husky and golden retriever. She was very very intelligent and independent. She’d just suddenly get up from sleeping, jog into the forest and not return for a few days. We lived in the middle of nowhere. My family raised and ran two dogsled teams full of wolf-husky hybrids later in my adolescence and a few of them look just like your boy."
Cnidoo added: "What’s his personality like? GSD’s [German shepherd dogs] live to please their owners while huskies…do not. I assume he’s a chatty fellow."
Newsweek reached out to u/fitbewver30 for comment via Reddit. We could not verify the details of the case.
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