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What breed is my small dog? Experts are stumped! How to find out?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 4 lbs

What kind of dog is this? This is my dogs mother and i have asked every pet shop and every pet expert and nobody act like they know what she is, like she’s rare lol

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

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Published on September 3rd, 2018

What a cutie! She is not a single breed I recognize so I would suspect she is a mixture of two or more breeds. Based on her appearance I would suspect spaniel of some kind (possibly cavalier king charles spaniel) possibly with a small australian sheperd or border collie. Your notes however say she is only 4 pounds and if that is truly the case then I would suspect a long haired chihuahua mix. There are genetic tests available to help identify the breeds if you are truly wanting to know. One is called the Wisdom Panel https://www.wisdompanel.com/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Text-ad&utm_content=WP-4&utm_campaign=WP2018 and another is made by Royal Canin and available at some vet's offices.

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