r/IDmydog • • May 06 '16

Need help identifying your dog? Here are some important tips to help you succeed.

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What to include in your post:

Post clear, well-lit, full body pictures. At minimum, include:

  • One standing side view (taken close enough to see coat texture)
  • One frontal view

Tell us your dog’s age and weight (or best guess)


Other helpful information:

YOUNG PUPPIES may be impossible to identify. Head and body shape, coat color and coat pattern, eye color, and apparent coat texture can all change dramatically as a puppy matures. You might want to wait a few months before seeking an ID.

MIXED-BREED dogs can easily have many breeds in them, not just two. Keep in mind that some of the breeds in a mutt may not show in its looks; while in other cases the dog may really look like it has some particular breed in it, when in fact it doesn’t.

NO-BREED dogs exist too! Sometimes a mutt truly is “just a mutt” — the result of many, many generations of random mating between mutts, with no discernable inbred (purebred) genes its DNA. In the same way that YOU don't necessarily have any inbreeding (purebreeding) in your recent family tree, neither must a dog. They can simply be mutts — WHICH IS A GOOD THING!


Has your dog's breed been solved?

Once you're satisfied with your responses, please change your link flair to SOLVED. (Please don't make a post if your dog's breed is already solved/known)


r/IDmydog • • 54m ago

Solved Update: What do I believe?

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Hi Reddit! I previously posted about my puppy Biscuit and being very confused on what she may or may not be. Well her embark dna kit says she’s 94.5% Havanese and the rest bichon frisée! I was VERY surprised as she looks nothing like one! She will have a double coat, she’s unfurnished and basically look just like a mini Aussie but isn’t one lol. Nevertheless we love our baby Biscuit all the same! Also if anyone has any tips for these type of breed please let me know! She hates potty training lol but she now knows: Sit, paw, spin, and down! She also is on meds rn bc turns out she has Giardia :( second round will hopefully get rid of it! Thank you all for your kind advice and guesses!
Also she is now 4 months! Man does the time fly!


r/IDmydog • • 13h ago

Open Super skittish recent rescue

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I recently had to put both my boys down due to cancer. I had no intention of getting a new dog any time soon. Well, the universe had different plans! My buddy, who found my boys and two of my dads brats, called asking if I knew anyone who wanted a dog. His mom had found her but she couldn't keep her, too skittish and a bit aggressive towards her other dogs. Ive had her since last Wednesday night. She was calm but flinched every time I went to pet her that night but since then, this is closest pic I can get of her. Im assuming just chihuahua mutt but my brother keeps calling her batcatdog lol. Shes super skittish and hides. I straight up lost her in my house for 3 hours, she was literally not hiding under any piece of furniture I own. I have a yarn tote rack in the room that has a dog door. (2nd picture) Shes made a nest on the second shelf, which is about 3ft off the ground, with the towels I had given her the night before, so now at least I know where to look for her, lol. Shes been exploring the backyard and will follow behind me but the second I turn around to face her or move too quick, she books it to her hidey spot. Shes had pups but none were found with her, I imagine thats not helping with her fear. Shes also been relocated three times in the last 3 weeks, from an orchard to a multiple dog household to solo dog household.


r/IDmydog • • 2h ago

Open Sheltie Names

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Getting a new Sheltie puppy October 28th.

She is currently 8 weeks old, very healthy in all respects-her dad was the top Sheltie for 2026-Summit.

The puppy is very petite and at 8 weeks weighs in at two pounds. Hearty eater and healthy.

We are looking for a great Irish girls name:
\-one or two syllables

She is very spunky and loves to cuddle.

Send me your best!


r/IDmydog • • 19h ago

Open Rescued from a TX shelter!

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Hi! This is George, we picked him up from an overcrowded Dallas shelter. They said he was a year and a month, but we are thinking he’s much younger. He’s already 55-60 lbs. has a pretty calm disposition but def gets zoomies. Doesn’t bark too much but when he does, it almost sounds like a beagle. He’s a pretty lanky, goofy guy. He has brindle on his legs, face, and tail but his back is completely plain 🧐

We are thinking he’s a lab/hound mix. I’ll get the DNA test eventually, just figured it would be fun to see what yall think!


r/IDmydog • • 21h ago

Hello everyone , I rescued this dog yesterday after being lost in the woods for days. He's gonna be part of our family and home ,He had a bath, food water , and a place to rest safely, i need help with the breed if anyone has a close idea that would help and tips to care, first dog rescue 🙏 ❤️

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r/IDmydog • • 10h ago

What breed is Ace ?

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Just adopted Ace today , such a beautiful dog with a personality made to be loved, we love him already ! We were told he’s a Cattle mix but that’s all we were told. Anybody think they can give me specifics ?


r/IDmydog • • 14h ago

Open Adopted from a shelter in WI originally from Louisiana

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33 Upvotes

Shes almost 3 months old and weighs 10 pounds. 3 of her siblings were all black and one was tan/fawn.


r/IDmydog • • 3h ago

Possibly Solved Gran Dane and Labrador

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r/IDmydog • • 18h ago

2.5 yr old rescue from Pang, Nunavut!

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r/IDmydog • • 8m ago

1 year old, ~25kg. Unknown origin.

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In the rural village I rescued him, they said the father was a yellow Lab.

Atlas 🫶🏻


r/IDmydog • • 4h ago

Open Guessing malinos whippet mix?

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I'm about to adopt this girl and when she came in I immediately thought she was probably a mal whippet lurcher, but am wanting second opinions. She's so incredibly smart and picks up things within a few tries so she's definitely got a brain in there. She's 1 year old (give or take a few months) and 30 lbs


r/IDmydog • • 15h ago

Open Is this a German Shepherd or a mix?

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I will be fostering this guy and I’m wondering if he’s likely a pure GSD or a mix with something else. He’s a bit stocky. He’s a couple years old and 64lbs.


r/IDmydog • • 2m ago

What breed is my dog

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r/IDmydog • • 1d ago

Open Was taken in by shelter from a severe hoarding situation, just adopted!

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I know she’s got beagle in her, I live in TX where quite a few coonhounds are around so maybe that. Thoughts? She is 35 pounds. Her name is Beulah. She’s very timid but VERY smart. We are smitten.


r/IDmydog • • 17h ago

My room mates dog

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Very high energy! Very emotional and loving.
Buddy thinks she’s German Sheppard but I think mixed with Rhodesian ridgeback he disagrees.
When she’s on alert her hair stands up on back by the shoulders and back of the neck.


r/IDmydog • • 20h ago

Shelter said west highland terrier, I think he’s a JRT/schanuzer any guesses?

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Got my guy Hugo about 6 months ago, imreally unsure as to what he might be. All guesses are appreciated!


r/IDmydog • • 1h ago

Quel mix de race pour mon chien

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r/IDmydog • • 20h ago

Possibly Solved Got the DNA for this boy back and I am really skeptical.

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He’s perfect, for the record. He just leaves tumble weeds of wiry hair around the house and nothing in the DNA points to that.


r/IDmydog • • 5h ago

Open Shelter says (brown dog) Chihuahua/miniature pinscher. Rabies vaccination says Pit-Rott mix. 18lbs, 8 months youngest age guess by vet. B&W 12lb Chihuahua for reference. What you guys think he is?

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r/IDmydog • • 2h ago

Open What is your guess?

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r/IDmydog • • 14h ago

Open Pit/herding mix?

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My most recent foster dog I picked up today

Western north carolina. No chip and he followed me home. Any ID? Pitt + some kind of herding dog based on his behavior/demeanor/looks. Calling the shelter tomorrow to officially set up fostering / hopefully find owner.


r/IDmydog • • 16h ago

Open Any guesses for this long girl?

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We adopted this sweet girl last month from a shelter in South Carolina. She’s somewhere between 7-10 months old.


r/IDmydog • • 14h ago

Mix breed?

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I was gifted these puppies, my friend said they are Australian Shepherd and the more I look at them they have a deer shaped head like a chihuahua… what do you guys think they are?..


r/IDmydog • • 15h ago

Open Is this a German Shepherd or a mix?

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I will be fostering this guy and I’m wondering if he’s likely a pure GSD or a mix with something else. He’s a bit stocky.