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My dog looks like a Malinois. How can I confirm its true breed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male

Is this dog a malinois or other breed please tell me thx for ur help

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 6th, 2018

This puppy is quite cute and does have some characteristics that are seen in a Malinois. That being said, we cannot determine with 100 percent certainty the breed of a dog from a photo. If you want more certainty of the puppy's breed you can consider trying a dog DNA test. There are several available. I have had clients use both the Wisdom Panel https://www.wisdompanel.com/ and the Royal Canin genetic test http://www.royalcaningha.com/

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