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How to tell if my German Shepherd puppy is truly purebred?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 15 days old | 80 lbs

Hello sir i want to is my germen shaphered is orignal

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 23rd, 2019

At this age it is very difficult to tell if it is a pure breed. The only way to know if it is a pure breed is to have a DNA test done. many companies offer this service and the process is easy and quite cheap. this is just one example: http://dnamydog.com/

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 14th, 2017

    Unfortunately no one could tell you for sure according to a few pictures, especially when it's such a young puppy. it does look like he could be pure breed but it wouldn't be more than a guess. The only way to know if it is a pure breed is to have a DNA test done. many companies offer this service and the process is easy and quite cheap. this is just one example: http://dnamydog.com/ http://www.animalsdna.com/www.animalsdna.com/index.html

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