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What breeds are in my dog? He's a shepherd mix, but what else?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hello I Bought A Dog From This Family That Had Took Him In Because His First Owners Left Him In The Neighbors Back Yard When They Moved And All They Know Is That He Is Part Sherpard But Mixed With Something... So I Was Wondering Do You Know What he Could Be Mixed With

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Answered By Bette Isacoff

Dog Trainer

Published on May 21st, 2018

I see no evidence whatsoever of any kind of shepherd in his background. He is almost certainly a Sporting and/or Hound mix . . . could be an English or Welsh Terrier, Brittany, or Pointer mixture. Less likely, but also possible, would be American or English Foxhound or Harrier, or even Beagle! To be absolutely sure, you can have his DNA tested.

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