Is My Puppy a Pure Bred Pit Bull?

attosa
Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,246 Posts

February 6, 20180 found this helpful

There's a possibility it's a mix but it's too early to tell for sure. You'll want to watch the muscle build in the shoulders and angular features in the face. If you need to know ASAP, an at-home DNA kit would be a good idea!

Judy
Gold Post Medal for All Time! 677 Posts

February 6, 20180 found this helpful

It looks like a mix to me.

poehere
Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 105 Posts

February 8, 20180 found this helpful

To be honest with you this is not so easy to tell by looking at a dog. If the person you received the dog from can't produce papers on the dog's blood line, then I would say it is a 50/50 chance the dog is a pure breed. As a puppy grows, they change so much.

cybergrannie
Gold Feedback Medal for All Time! 949 Feedbacks

February 11, 20180 found this helpful

She looks like a bundle of love and hopefully you did not buy her just because you thought she was a pure bred pit.

• In the animal world, it is a known fact that no one (not even breeders or vets) can tell by just looking at a dog if it is pure bred.
• These "experts" can form a very good opinion about the ancestry, but only a true DNA test can accurately supply that information.
• DNA test kits for dogs are very popular and can be found at many pet stores as well as on line and from your veterinarian.
Advertisement


• These test kits cost from $50-$300 and the cost is determined by how many breeds are checked but usually, the inexpensive test is all the average pet owner needs.
• Here is an example of a kit found on line:
• www.wisdompanel.com/.../
• You should know that a puppy's first year is the time they need to have all of their shots/vaccinations as they are very vulnerable to many diseases that can cause serious problems or even death (parvo).
• Here is a link that has information and a time line to follow for making sure your puppy has every chance to grow up healthy and strong.
• www.akc.org/.../