What's the best way to identify my 6-year-old Akita mix dog's breed?

It is difficult to say since she is young but a mix including a herding breed would be a guess. You can purchase a canine DNA kit online or in some pet stores. Most are easy and require a simple cheek swab to determine breed(s). More comprehensive (and expensive) DNA tests can be submitted by your veterinarian after a blood sample is drawn.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Kia. There are at home DNA test kits, such as Wisdom Panel, available for dogs now. You take a cheek swab and then mail the sample into the company. They will provide you with your dog's breed composition as well as information about the breed (or breeds) such as for predispositions certain diseases. I hope this information helps!

There is no way for us to tell breed from a photo unless the dog is purebred. If you really want to know I suggest you get a DNA test done. ( https://www.amazon.com/Dog-DNA-Canine-Breed-Identification/dp/B01ABMY8UO/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=dna+test+dog&qid=1560064052&s=gateway&sr=8-6 )

The best option is to have a Dna breed test done, there are many companies that you can find online that are offering this test. They will send you a kit which you will need to complete and send back to them, it's very simple.

I like the Wisdom Panel DNA test. It is a kit you can get a home and do yourself. https://www.wisdompanel.com/ They will give you an idea of breed(s) and after that you will have to do your own research on medical issues that are common in those breeds.

As I guess I would bet some chihuahua, some sheltie and maybe Dachshund. Theres likely a few things in your new pup! Just so you know, there are now genetic bred tests that give can you a definite answer. Thank you for using Pet Coach!

Since it is so young and I can't really look at its feet for size reference, it is a little difficult to distinguish Ghost from a from different breeds. These include Husky, Samoyed, Alaskan Malamute, American Eskimo, or any mix of the breeds. Hope this helps clear up anything you were wondering around. If you really want to be sure, you can do a DNA test on your through one of several different companies. This will give you precise genetic information on Ghost.