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When can I tell if my pitbull puppies are purebred, and how?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | 20 days old

I want to know if my pitbull puppies are purebred or not.

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 14th, 2018

It is impossible to determine whether they are purebred at this age as puppies pretty much all look the same at this age. You should be able to tell by the time they are around 4 months old. There is also a possibility to do a DNA test to check whether they are purebred. This may have to be arranged through your veterinarian.

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