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This article was co-authored by Pippa Elliott, MRCVS. Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
There are many reasons you might want to know your dog's breed, from curiosity to insights into characteristics or learning about any health problems they may encounter in the future as a result of breed predispositions. You may find your rescue dog is purebred, or that your mutt or hybrid pup is a mix of many different breeds. Whether you use science or simply make a well-educated guess, you will be able to better answer that common question: "Oh! What kind of dog is that?" Steps
Method 1 Method 1 of 2:Relying on Expertise and Science
Method 2 Method 2 of 2:Predicting Based on Physical Characteristics
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Pippa Elliott, MRCVS Veterinarian This article was co-authored by Pippa Elliott, MRCVS. Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years. This article has been viewed 472,595 times.
Co-authors: 27 Updated: April 8, 2022 Views:472,595 Article Rating:58% - 57 votes Categories: Dog Breed Identification Article SummaryX To determine your dog’s breed, write down your dog’s defining characteristics, such as its weight, height, and build. You should also make observations about the length and type of your dog's fur, the color of its hair and eyes, and the shape of its ears. Then, after you write down your dog's characteristics, use them to search for breeds on The American Kennel Club website. Keep in mind that this method won't be as reliable as a DNA test or taking your dog to a vet. For more tips from our Veterinary reviewer, including how to perform an at-home DNA test on your dog, keep reading! In other languages
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