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My puppy doesn't look like his Jack Russell mom. What breed is he?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 8 days old

Could u tell me what breed my dog is he is suppose to be a jack Russell but yet he has black spots all down his legs and around his body. He's only 6 months old but he's quite big for a puppy. I know his mother was a jack Russell but I don't know about the father

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 16th, 2017

Unfortunately without seeing a picture of Yogi, I can't say what kind of breed he may be. You can request a consult with an expert online where you can share photos, or you can have a DNA test done on him. Wisdom Panel has home DNA kits that you can send it to find out his exact breed:

http://www.wisdompanel.com
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  • Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

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    There is a DNA test utilizing cheek swabs, known as a Wisdom Panel, that can attempt to identify a dog's ancestral breeds. While the results may not always be perfect, this would be your best bet to try to identify Yogi's breeds. This test can be purchased online.
    http://www.wisdompanel.com/

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