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How to know if my dog is a purebred Lab or a Golden Retriever mix?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 9.503 lbs

Im a bit confused with my pet simba.......that is he pure lab or a cross with golden retriever. Breeder said its lab but if u people confirm me that its a particular breed or crossed....i will live in peace. I got doubt because my nearest frnd said it may be a cross breed . :(

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 3rd, 2017

Simba looks like a lab, put it is not possible to guarantee he is a pure breed just by it's look. the only way to have it confirmed is a DNA test. many companies offer this service and the process is easy and quite cheap. these are just two examples: http://dnamydog.com/ http://www.animalsdna.com/www.animalsdna.com/index.html

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