How can I tell what mix my dog is when it don't does not say on the records?

I have a mixed dalmation but I can not tell what he is mixed with! I do have records, but I still can't figure it out! Please help!

Thanks-
Caroline
Answers:
There is only 1 way to be 100% sure. DNA testing. It's quite expenseive but can be done. AKC has the dna profiles of all registered breeds. I know of a guy who has a boxer cross dog and the by-law officers said he's a pitt bull (banned here) . He had the dna profileing done on his dog to prove that he is not a pitt bull! If thats too much your local vets or even the emploees at the local animal shelter can help, remeber they see 100's of dogs and know what breeds are common in your area.

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Waht does the dog look like? Did you ask the vet?

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You may never know for sure, but anyone knowledgeable about the AKC dog breeds can give you an educated guess. Decide what about your dog is not Dalmation-like, then find breeds that have those misplaced characteristics. Example: I have a Cocker Spanial mix. She has very long, silk hair and long, thin muzzle. These are characteristics of an Afghan Hound. Cocker x Afghan? Maybe.

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have u had him 2 ur vet yet? he should have a fair idea wat he is

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Pretty much - when you adopt a "mut" - you just have to guess. Get online and look at pictures of different breeds - and see which ones your dog looks like.

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just ask ur vet or mayber check out some books on dog breeds from the library to see what characteristics ur dogs has that might match the mixed in breed.

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What does it matter? You don't want to breed it I hope! Without a picture that clearly shows the dog, there is absolutely no way to know. And WITH a picture, it is very unlikely you can tell.

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Go here and look at all the breeds and take your best guess.

http://www.akc.org/breeds/index.cfm.

I have a 15 year old mix and when people way "She is gorgeous,what breed is she?" I just shrug and say a "'Betsy' - maybe some Chow,maybe some Aussie or Keeshond or both.momma was a tramp out doing the bars and daddy was passing through town."

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You will need to go back to the place or person you got the dog from and ask them,or your vet may can help.

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Kinda hard to help with no picture.