how do i find out what breed my dog is? i was told she was a chihuahua but she looks like a small rat terrier

Question

she is very short,fat mainly black with some white spots and brown /tan in other spots, but has huge eyes and ears like my other chihuahua

Answer 1

Your public library has a book on dog breeds in their reference section. Sit down and browse through it until you find one like your dog. It will be called something like The Encyclopedia of Dogs.
You can also browse the thumbnail photos on Wikipedia, but it is rather tedious:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:List_of_images/Dogs

Answer 2

Go to the Pet Store,Book Store,Pets Mart,Pet co etc.and get a book on Chihuahuas and read about the standards for the Breed.Read and learn what is usual for the Breed and look at your Baby and you should be able to tell if he is full Blooded.Just because she has AKC papers does not mean she is or isn't Purebred.Unfortunately there are people who do not always do the right thing with "papers".If you love your baby and she remotely favors 'The Taco Bell " Chihuahua then love her regaurdless of what anyone says or thinks.DNA will not tell you what you are asking.Good Luck and Love your Babies

Answer 3

SOunds like my dog hes a rat terrier/chihuahua mix, very sweet, loving and spoiled

Answer 4

Probably a mixture between a chihuahua and a terrier.

Abby
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Answer 5

ask you vet or go to the book store and look in a dog breed book

Answer 6

I say just email a pic of her to your vet, he will be able to tell you quicker than anyone. I hope you didn't spend too much money on her. I am sure she is cute, though. Here is a picture of my Boss, he is my buddy.

Answer 7

Find out the breed of your dog: http://www.doggies.com/

Answer 8

look up both breeds on the internet, and see which one looks more like your dog's.

Answer 9

If you go to the vet then they should be able to tell you.

Answer 10

Well she is probably a Mutt!