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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAsk the Vet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Vets see dogs of different breeds every day and can provide\nyou with excellent insight into which breed your dog belongs to. Ask for their\nopinion. They might give you some suggestion that could prove to be fruitful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DNA Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are DNA testing kits available for dogs, which can\ndetermine the breed of your canine. While you opt for this, keep in mind that\nthese tests are created differently and the accuracy of the test depends on the\nsize of the reference database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your Dog\u2019s Defining Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your dog is unique and might not belong to one breed. Let\u2019s\nsuppose your dog has the beautiful blue eyes of a Husky and the silhouette of a\nLabrador. One of its parents may be an identified breed, but you can never be\nsure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hence, pay close attention to your dog\u2019s morphological and\nbehavioral characteristics. Jot down the most defining features, which will\nhelp you identify your dog\u2019s breed. There are a number of morphological traits\nthat you might like to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shape of Its Head<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A dog\u2019s head is grouped into three types of head shapes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Long-headed\n<\/strong>(like the Afghan Hound)<\/li>
- Wide-skulled\n<\/strong>(like the Boxer)<\/li>
- Medium-sized\nheads <\/strong>(most dogs fall in this category)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pay close attention the shape of your pet\u2019s head, and you\nwill have a clearer idea about which breed your dog belongs to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shape of Its Ears<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Just like its head, a dog\u2019s ears come in different shapes\nbut are mainly categorized in three groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Floppy or\ndroopy ears <\/strong>(likethe Dachshund)<\/li>
- Erect\nears <\/strong>(like the German Shepherd and Siberian Husky)<\/li>
- Semi-pricked\nor crocked ears <\/strong>(like the Sheepdog)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Check out which category your dog\u2019s ears fall into, and you\nmight know what breed it comes from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fur Texture and Coloring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A dog\u2019s beauty lies in the coloring and texture of its coat.\nDogs have a wide variety of textures and length of coats, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Short\nhair <\/strong>(like the Beagle)<\/li>
- Wiry <\/strong>(like\nthe Jack Russell Terrier)<\/li>
- Long <\/strong>(like\nthe Collie)<\/li>
- Curly <\/strong>(like\nthe Labradoodle)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The coats may also be patterned which could be bi-colored (like the red and white of Spaniels), spotted(like the Dalmatian) or tri-colored (like the Bernese Mountain Dog). Keep in mind that the patterns and coloring of the fur are not limited to one breed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They vary considerably withinthe same breeds as well. Thus, you need to look for other traits and characteristics along with this to determine the pedigree of your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Build of Your Dog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Apart from looking what kind of head, ears and fur your dog\npossesses, you should also consider its overall build and frame. Take into\nconsideration its weight, height, tail carriage and other furnishing features (such\nas a moustache) to determine its breed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Character Traits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Certain breeds are associated with particular traits, characteristics and temperaments. However, bear one thing in mind: there is a great variety of appearance and behavior within each breed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simply put, one trait and characteristics can exist in more than one breed. Even so, the features that you can generally consider to determine your dog\u2019s breed are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Calm or a barker (Terrier)<\/li>
- Guards the house (German Shepherd)<\/li>
- Protective of family members (Retriever)<\/li>
- Constantly digging (Boxer)<\/li>
- Loves water (Poodles)<\/li>
- Possesses excellent retrieving characteristics\n(Golden Retriever)<\/li>
- Follows a scent (Pointer)<\/li>
- Energetic (Jack Russell)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you recognize any of these traits in your dog, you will\nknow whether it is a purebred or a mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Your Best Guess<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can use the official websites of breeders or search the\ntraits and characteristics of different dogs online, which can help you\nidentify which breed your dog is. You will have to look closely and be very\nthorough in your attempt to identify your dog\u2019s breed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accept the Limitations of Visual Identification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
While you are trying to identify the breed of your canine friend by going through the available resources, you must bear in mind that even an expert or the most accurate database might only be able to help you to a certain extent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even an expert can only identify a predominant breed in a mixed breed about 27% of the time. With the advent of designer dogs, the task has become more difficult because one dog might possess the traits and characteristics of more than one breed. Furthermore, if your pet is a pup, you will have to wait for it to grow up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No matter how accurate the description is, you can never\ncome to an accurate conclusion. However, the above methods can help you narrow\ndown the list and give you the closest answer to your question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whatever the pedigree your canine friend might belong to, it\nwill not lessen your adoration for it, but it will be helpful for its health to\nkeep at bay hereditary diseases and conditions specific\nto its breed. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Wiry <\/strong>(like\nthe Jack Russell Terrier)<\/li>
- Erect\nears <\/strong>(like the German Shepherd and Siberian Husky)<\/li>
- Wide-skulled\n<\/strong>(like the Boxer)<\/li>