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How do I identify my dog's breed from her physical appearance?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 10 months and 9 days old | 32 lbs

Hi yes I’m just curious on what my dog is. We think she’s a pharaoh hound/Jack Russel mix but we aren’t sure, could someone possibly clarify if she is? She has no skin on her stomach, she has a bit of white on the top of her chest, she has amber eyes and her ears and nose blush every now and then. And she has white on her back paws.

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Answered By Rebeccah Wood

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist

Published on October 22nd, 2017

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!

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