He is a pound mutt from Helen Woodward animal center in rancho sante fe. They do a really great job rescuing and rehabbing them physiologically. Its a non-kill shelter, so I guess they have to. We are really not sure what breed he is. I am guessing he is some kind of Rough collie (long snout, tall and lanky, less dense long coat) and husky/malamute (defined markings). You have probably had this discussion as well. All I know is he is the best dog I have ever had, super mellow even when he was a puppy, can run for days in the mountains, and instinctively knows how not to hurt himself.

Did I mention Helen woodward is amazing?

The pic probably qualifies as my backyard (an hour away), in Desolation Wilderness (part of El Dorado NF) on the 4th of july last year. It was up from twin lakes on the way back from Lake aloha.