I have a dog who I was told was a certain breed but she obviously isn't. I don't think she's a purebreed either. Is there a website that you can pick certain features of a dog like snout shape, ear formation, body type things like that to find out what breed of dog you have?
2006-10-30 03:06:38 · 10 answers · asked by neve_freak2001 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well, if you hvae a mutt, it can be hard to tell. It can be a mix of several things. It would be just guessing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-30 05:33:29 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try the the akc site and look at pictures. www.akc.org
Take a look at the description of what your dog is supposed to be and read it carefully. It could be your dog has characteristics that are not preferred in the breed, but it doesn't mean the dog isn't that breed.
For example, a thin tail that curls up over the back of a Labrador retriever is a serious "fault" according to the breed standard. It doesn't mean a dog isn't a lab, it just means that dogs with the "otter" like tail are preferred and that's what they are bred for.
What does your vet say your dog is?
You know there are some dogs out there that are purebred, but look like what some people would call a mutt. Check out the otterhound :)
If you think you have a mix, post a photo and I'm sure folks could try to guess the parts.
Have fun with your dog.
2006-10-30 03:23:46 · answer #2 · answered by bookmom 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hmm, that would be very cool if there is one! As far as I know, there isn't, but you can go to www.akc.org or www.dogbreedinfo.com and find lots of pictures and descriptions of the different breeds physical appearance and personality. Dogbreedinfo.com also has breeds that aren't recognized by the AKC. One thing to remember is that your dog is your pet, your family member, and she doesn't care what breed she is. She's still the same wonderful pet no matter what. Also, there is no way to tell exactly what breed she is without DNA testing (which as far as I know is hard to come by at this point in time but there are some companies working on it) so mainly what people do is just pick the breed that she looks most like and call her a
2006-10-30 03:11:05 · answer #3 · answered by Lauren M 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good Dog Breed guessers at http://www.seefido.com/dog-discussion-forum/viewforum.php?f=45
2006-11-02 08:00:20 · answer #4 · answered by SemioCode 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is a mix, so you cannot find out her breed, as she is not one. A mutt will always have the characteristics of many different breeds. One day you'll think she reminds you of a terrier, the next day, something about her will remind you of a shepherd!
2006-10-30 03:12:35 · answer #5 · answered by Redawg J 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well I kind of specialize in this sort of thing, so if you want to know the preferable dog breed matches, you can just send me a picture of your pup and I will tell you what he/she is mixed with.
emptytears2drown@yahoo.com
2006-11-01 17:18:39 · answer #6 · answered by EmptynessOfTears 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can do a google search for the breed your dog is supposed to be and compare the pix on there to your dog and see if she looks like it. Do you have a picture we can see, we may be able to help.
2006-10-30 03:11:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Suggest you go to http://www.breeders.net, put in your zip code and click on breeds.There is a listing on there for every breed and gives all info on each breed.Hope this helps.
2006-10-30 03:33:50 · answer #8 · answered by Help 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Library.com
for directions go to your local library and look up books on dogs!
2006-10-30 03:17:14 · answer #9 · answered by Sadie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You CAN'T!!!
A MUTT/MONGREL is *ONLY* that!
You could go to the AKC site & read the BREED STANDARDS but...it'd only be a guess! & probably WRONG!
2006-10-30 06:54:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋