What breed mix is my dog?

Question

My beautiful puppy is about 5 months old. Ex bf said she was a beagle/boxer mix. But my mom is claiming she has dalmation in her ( she has a bunch of tiny spots on her back, could be possible) I've never seen a beagle/boxer mix so I'm really unsure. Everyone says different things.
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Answer 1

she's cute, but she is not a boxer, i know that much.

Answer 2

I definitely see Beagle in the face, or some other type of small hound. I could believe Dalmation from the coloring, but many other breeds and breed crosses come out with black and white spots, like American Bulldog mixes. I don't see any boxer at all in her.

Whatever she is, she's a cutie! Congratulations on a great catch!

Answer 3

From the photos, and she's very adorable by the way, it looks more like a Short-Hair Pointer cross with a Lab. Short-Hair Pointers do have spots on their backs and a little spot on the eye.
Because she is only 5 months, it's hard to decipher what mix she is until she starts growing more. If she turns out to be a tall & big dog, I wouldn't be surprise if she is half Pointer/Lab. But I can't see the beagle in her...I could be wrong, course.

You can always look up other dogs' breeds to determine what her head features & other details resembles. Might be fun...and good learning tool too.

In the meantime, have a lot fun with your puppy...she's really cute!

Answer 4

I think those are just odd markings - happens sometimes with parti-coloured dogs, especially of uncertain origin. My dog has some spots, no dalmation in him at all. :) She does look to have beagle features and boxer markings, so I'd trust that reasonably.

Whatever, she's adorable. The only thing to watch the breed for is that certain health problems are more prevalent in certain breeds - ie, breathing difficulty in boxers, deafness in dalmations, hip dysplasia in labrador retrievers. Your vet will probably be able to hazard a good guess as to her heritage when you take her in for rabies shots.

Answer 5

It isnt guaranteed that spots=dalmation, but that doesn't rule out dalmation somewhere in the pedigree. The dog looks like its well muscled like a boxer, but shaped more like a beagle.

Answer 6

Adorable girl! Definitely NOT a boxer though. I can see the Dal for sure, and there may be some beagle. Ask the vet, they can tell you better than we can. Even then they may not be 100% accurate. I'd say call her whatever you want, just love her and take care of her.

Answer 7

Without seeing her in person, I would guess that yes, she has dalmation in her. The small black spots and black on her ears would suggest that... but her paws don't look too big in the pictures so she is probably mixed with beagle. I don't see boxer in her... Check with your vet, though, next time you take her in. They'll be able to guess based on the coat, paws, and personality.

Answer 8

She looks like a dalmation/beagle mix

Answer 9

I see the Beagle in the face for sure. I can see Dalmatian based on her coloring, but I do not see any Boxer. Maybe she is just Beagle/Dalmatian? She is absolutely adorable though. Wait to see what her temperament is and do research based on that. I only know Beagles and they howl, think they can forever fit on your lap, and are very clingy.

Answer 10

i raised beagle pups for a couple of years and they come in all colors some with the little spots your referring to so it is very possible that it is a beagle mix

Answer 11

Looks like a dalmation/lab mix. Are his feet webbed? What kind of bark does he have? That help be able to say what he is made of, other than cuteness!!!