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How do I find out my terrier mix dog's breed? Is she a Rat Terrier?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rat Terrier | Female | spayed | 4 months and 29 days old | 14 lbs

I was told she is a terrier mix and I’m curious to know what breed mix she is. Do you have any idea what terrier mix she could be? I think she might be a rat terrier mix but idk. Someone told me she could be rat and hound mix.

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

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Published on September 7th, 2019

She could be mixed with just about anything based on her photo. I would agree that she does look like some kind of terrier mix. If you asked 5 different vets you will get 5 different answers. : ) I would suggest getting a DNA test on her to find out what she is mixed with. They are pretty accurate and also can inform you about what genetic diseases she is susceptible to getting. Here is a link for one of the DNA tests that you should consider doing on Maggie ---> https://www.wisdompanel.com/ Best wishes with your puppy moving forward. Take care.

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