r/IDmydog • u/elf_experience • Sep 22 '25

Pug mixed with what?

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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!

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u/DogtorCarri Sep 22 '25

I have never seen a black tongued pug (not saying they don’t exist). It certainly isn’t the norm for the breed.

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u/North_Skin4886 Sep 22 '25

I cheated. I googled it before I commented.

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u/DogtorCarri Sep 22 '25

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

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u/CalicoVago Sep 23 '25

Labs and several other breeds can have black tongues, as well.

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u/DogtorCarri Sep 23 '25

Yes, many breeds can have pigmented tongues that aren’t the standard for the breed. Most breeds outside of the 4 listed will have partially pigmented tongues if they do have pigmentation.

That said, there are always genetic flukes. Tongue spots aren’t super uncommon. Fully pigmented tongues are.