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What breed is my dog? How can I find out its exact breed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Dear sir/madame, I am from the netherlands and i already asked a question on this website about my cousins dog. I am now at the moment with the dog and have some better pictures. My question is what breed it exactly is, because my cousin doesn't know that exactly, because it was a present.

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Answered By Anna M., DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 29th, 2017

Cute pup! This dog looks like a German Shepherd mix to me, possibly German Shepherd labrador retriever. There is no way to know for certain what breed a dog is (or what mixture) just by looking. However, there are genetic tests available, such as the Wisdom panel, that can be done to get more definitive information on their breed. http://www.wisdompanel.com/ Hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 26th, 2017

    From the picture you provided, it looks like Buddy could be a beagle, or a beagle cross. Unfortunately it's impossible to say an exact breed by sight alone, but you can request a DNA test called the Wisdom Panel that will give you his exact breed make up: https://www.wisdompanel.com I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 16th, 2017

    Bongo is quite a cute pup! Congratulations on your new addition to the family! Unfortunately we aren't going to be able to identify his breed just based on a photo. He certainly looks like he could have some shepherd in him. The shape of his face reminds me of a border collie. If you wish to know what breed he is, there is a genetic test available for dogs. You just take swab of the dog's saliva and send it in for analysis. You can read more/find out about the test at http://www.wisdompanel.com/

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