How can I identify my dog's breed? Are dog DNA tests reliable?

Your puppy is very cute! It is important to remember that visual identification is inaccurate 75% of the time. However if I had to guess, I think there is some pitbull terrier in your pup. It is likely that your pup is a mix of several different breeds. It is also possible that boxer or Boston terrier is present in the heritage. I recommend to speak with your veterinarian if genetic testing is available in your area. That is the most accurate way to know the heritage.

She could be mixed with just about anything based on her photo. I would agree that she does look like some kind of terrier mix. If you asked 5 different vets you will get 5 different answers. : ) I would suggest getting a DNA test on her to find out what she is mixed with. They are pretty accurate and also can inform you about what genetic diseases she is susceptible to getting. Here is a link for one of the DNA tests that you should consider doing on Maggie ---> https://www.wisdompanel.com/ Best wishes with your puppy moving forward. Take care.

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Jack is super cute! You can probably ask 10 vets and you'll get 10 different answers. He isn't a pure bred dog and there are likely many breeds that contributed to how Jack looks. He likely has Chow (though his tongue isn't pigmented) or Samoyed to get that type of tail. The rest is likely a retriever or shepherd mix. For fun you can do DNA test, they aren't very accurate but it might be entertaining at least. I hope this helps and I wish you both well! http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=33924

Hi there. Of course, breed guessing is really just that, guessing. However based on the coloring and the ears I think he has some Shepherd in him. However, he also appears pretty small so maybe he is mixed with a smaller breed as well. He is definitely cute. There are DNA tests available if this is something you are really wanting the answer to. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

As you mentioned, it’s a bit of a guessing game to determine the dogs breed based on pictures alone. However, Chappie, Candle, and Jimmy look most like Chihuahua mixes to me. There are DNA tests available, such as Wisdom panels, but nothing is 100% accurate. Regardless, they’re adorable!

Hi and thank you for your question on PetCoach! From the pictures (cute by the way), I would say Eli may be a Bichon Frise or Bichon Frise mix. You can find out exactly what Eli is through genetic testing. It is a little expensive but is interesting and that way you can know for sure. Here is a link to one I'd recommend: http://www.akc.org/dna/faq/ Might make a neat holiday gift! Thanks again for using PetCoach and best of luck to you and Eli!

Hello there! I think pharaoh hound and jack russell terrier are as good a guess as any - there might even be some viszla in there! You can always invest in a DNA test (which will run you $50-100, depending on which brand you select), but these tests are not usually sensitive past the great-grandparents - what this means is that if there wasn't a purebred dog in your pup's lineage as a great-grandparent, grandparent, or parent, you might not get a very accurate result. Whatever little Ginger is, she's darn cute! Good luck with your new friend - I hope that you have many happy and healthy year together!