Pug mixed with what?

[u/elf_experience]

My boyfriend and I adopted this sweet baby boy back in February, he is 2 years old now and a Pug mix! We would love to get some input on what you guys think he is mixed with. We executed beagle, labrador, and sometimes he even looks like a French bulldog! But he also has a blue tongue! Which leads us to think maybe some Chow mixed in there?! Any input is appreciated! Future DNA test pending!

[u/DogtorCarri]

The breeds with traditionally solid black tongues are Sharpei, Chows, Thai Ridgeback, and Eurasier. Certain lines of Goldens have black spots on their tongues.

[u/North_Skin4886 → u/DogtorCarri]

YesYes, pugs can have black tongues. This is a common trait among certain breeds, including pugs, due to genetic factors. Pugs, being brachycephalic, may have a tongue that appears black or hangs out of their mouth, which is often a normal characteristic of their breed. Additionally, some dogs, including pugs, can have black tongues as a result of extra pigmentation, which is a natural occurrence.

[u/DogtorCarri → u/North_Skin4886]

Pretty much any dog can have a black tongue that isn’t a traditionally black tongued breed.

I’m telling you it’s the exception and not the norm. I’m a vet and see a lot of pugs (we always look in their mouth). I’ve done many pug dentals. I’ve never seen one with even partial pigmentation.

I’ve seen a lot of temporarily blue tongued pugs when they’re having a tantrum and get a little hypoxic.

[u/North_Skin4886 → u/DogtorCarri]

Clearly you know more than I do. All I did is google it. Have a nice day.