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What's the best way to find my dog's breed and potential health risks?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chow Chow | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 16 days old | 40 lbs

What breed is my dog any help and how do I find out because I want to know so I can be aware of any health problems I already know he’s chow chow and the owners who I got him from said he’s half chow and half catahoula which I don’t see I only see the chow chow and kit of dna test that are good

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 31st, 2017

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.

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    Answered By C. Rathjens, DVM

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    Cooper is quite the cutie! I can see an argument for both breeds, but he's certainly a mix of a few I think. I'd recommend the Embark DNA test. Wisdom Panel is another good option. The Embark test has a bit more medical information (although you have to take it with a grain of salt because it's still being researched). Fun post-holiday present to Cooper?? Happy New Year and enjoy your cute pup!

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