I would like to know. I was wondering beacause i have a mixed chihuahua. I can not tell he is a mutt. Thanks!
2007-09-24 11:00:33 · 8 answers · asked by figureskaterrr(: 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Kennel Club membership, a pedigree, knowing their heritage, but from looking, it would take an expert to tell, if at all.
2007-09-24 11:04:48 · answer #1 · answered by Holly W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you can't really tell, especially if the original breeds are similar. A good example would be your Chihuahua: There are terrier breeds that look very like chis, except for being a bit larger.
Otherwise, a person that knows a lot about dogs would be able to make a reasonable guess.
2007-09-24 18:05:36 · answer #2 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you state that you have a "mixed" chihuahua, then it is a mutt. Anything with the word "mixed" is a tell tell sign that it is not pure bred. Mutts can be the best dogs.
2007-09-24 18:03:34 · answer #3 · answered by aecfac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs can look very much like a purebred, but a trained eye can usually spot the difference right off the bat. Tho not always. Thats why purebreds have papers, to prove the bloodlines they originated from.
2007-09-24 18:04:14 · answer #4 · answered by Onyx Ninja 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be hard to tell sometimes, but you can get a test done at the vet to tell what breeds are in your dog.
2007-09-24 18:06:24 · answer #5 · answered by Dachshund gal? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can try to register him wit the AKC or UKC and they will let you know if your dog is pure bred, that is what i am doing for my dog i adopted. All you have to do is send in photos.. here is the site www.akc.org
2007-09-25 09:16:26 · answer #6 · answered by sweetiepyi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask him to show you his papers -- then deport him if he doesn't. Be aware of the fact you may be accused of profiling, though.
2007-09-24 18:04:23 · answer #7 · answered by DaveNCUSA 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
ask him
2007-09-24 18:02:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋