Do you play the dog guessing game when it comes to your pet’s mixed breed? You can get answers with the WISDOM PANEL Canine DNA Test! This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.
We began our search for a second dog in June of 2015. We already had one princess we affectionately called Eva and felt the time was right to grow our furry family.
Our first dog Eva, is a 6-year-old Chihuahua/Shih Tzu mix and is used to being the “only child”. She is very well behaved and never really gives us any reason to be upset or concerned with her. I have heard that having a well behaved, older dog in the house can help train a new puppy by showing them the ropes.
We didn’t have a lot of requirements, but we knew we wanted another girl. She needed to be small so she couldn’t beat up our 4lb Eva too badly and we weren’t willing to spend an arm and a leg. This turned out to be the most difficult requirement. It is crazy how much a non-pure breed dog can cost!
We made several trips to the pound in the following months and answered a few ads in the local classifieds. In September we found her. A six-week-old puppy. The owners didn’t know her exact breed. The mother was a toy mixed breed Shih Tzu and the father, well in the words of the owner, jumped the fence. So that became her breed when people asked, part Shih Tzu, part jumped the fence. How is that for a breed?
It took Eva a day or two to warm up and actually chase and wrestle. Remember, she was the only child that was content with loves and snuggling. Once she got the hang of playing, she enjoyed it but only in small doses. There are still times she will go find a pile of blankets and bury herself inside to hide and get away from Lily. I get it, I am an introvert too.
Lily’s breed has never really mattered. We love her for who she is. That is one thing I love about mixed breeds, each one is completely unique. When friends and family come over the guessing game begins. We have heard Dachshund, Corgi, Pekingese, and Beagle. What would your guess be?
Recently, I was given the opportunity to use a WISDOM PANEL Canine DNA Test and find what breeds Lily is really made of. It is super exciting and I can’t wait to see the results!
The DNA Test tests for up to 250+ breeds, types, and varieties, and is simple to do at home. Rub the supplied swabs between the gums and cheek for 15 seconds to collect the skin cells. In approximately 2-3 weeks from the time you send them in, you will have your results!
To see the results of the DNA Test, click through to the next page!
Your babies are beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I see a bit of Jack Russell in Lily’s fur and maybe a bit of Doxie in those short legs.
Thank you Beth. Oh I love it, I have never heard those guesses before. I am excited to get the results as to what she is!
What a cute post! Mixed breeds are the best! They aren’t overly bred with all the weaknesses of pure bred dogs. Don’t you think. 🙂
I totally agree Stacey. I am no vet but I have heard that mixed breeds are healthier and live longer too.
Your Lily’s puppy picture looks so much like our new puppy! We have been talking about doing a DNA test on her too, just because she is kind of different. Other than wire-haired terrier, we have no idea. We love them regardless, but it would be fun to know. I will be checking out feedthefriendship.com. Thanks for the tip!
ps you can check out our puppy here. She’s bigger now, but you get the idea!: https://homeonthecorner.com/2015/12/11/corner-news-december-112015/
Oh my gosh they do look very similar. Those little stubby legs are so cute!
What sweet pups! I have a calico kitten that’s 5 months old so I’ll be skipping the guess your breed game and snuggling with her instead. 🙂 But how cool is that? Visiting from Small Victories linky, btw.
Katy, I don’t blame you. I love kitty snuggles.
Cute pups! I actually did the same DNA test since so many people asked about my dog’s breed. The results were interesting for sure, but he was so many things some of the results weren’t enough to be sure. My boy Max is truly a Heinz 57! Thanks for sharing on the Small Victories Sunday Linkup!
That is so cool! I haven’t gotten Lily’s test back yet, but I am super excited to see what she is.
This sounds like so much fun. We have mix breed dogs too, and It’s always fun to guess what kind they are. I am a believer of the breed of a dog truly telling you a lot about them, but there is always exceptions to every rule.
How seriously cute your pups are! I’m not any good at guessing dog breeds, they look so sweet!
Goodness, how cute are those?!? Thanks for sharing at my craft party! I wanted to pin your entries but can’t find pin buttons anywhere. I’ll check back! 😉
Thank you for letting me know! I fixed the plugin and social shares are now available again!
I love mixed breeds! We have had several and they are always wonderful! Thanks for linking up and sharing at Celebrate It!
Your dogs are cute. My parents always chose rescue dogs and there were definitely some games of “what breed is this dog?” My favorite response was from a vet who described one of our dog’s as “we don’t know, but we have seen these before”.
Rebecca, Ha ha ha! It can be hard to tell when there are so many different breeds mixed in.
Aww gorgeous dogs! We have a cavapoochon! Part cavalier king Charles, part poodle and part bichon prise! Hes just a giant teddy bear, love mixed breeds! #lifelovinglinkie
Laura, Your dog sounds beautiful! Mixed breeds really are awesome! Each so unique. Thanks for stopping by.
I always want to do this!! My pup is definitely yellow lab and some kind of Shepard, but I’ve always wondered what kind!
My dog looks a lot like yours. I was told that she was Yorkie and Maltese
so cute! my mom just got a mutt and we have enjoyed the guessing game too! thanks so much for sharing this at the creativity unleashed link party! xoxo see you back tonight!
What a cute pair of dogs you have. They look adorable.
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Cute dogs. We have two 150 pound labs that think they’re lap dogs!
Ha ha ha! Sherry, That is so cute!
Cute puppies!!! My daughter and I like to look at dogs at shelters online to see what they have them listed at and then we say what we think they are and why.
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She is so cute. I have one of the jump the fence doodles too. 🙂
We have a 7 year old lab mix who’s mom was full blooded lab. Dad was also probably a “jumped the fence” breed but we never knew. Mom and babies were dumped at a police station where I lived and worked at the local animal hospital. Either way, we love our baby! Lily is adorable! I love her little face. Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
Thanks, Amanda! It doesn’t always matter how they came to be, but that they are! I love Labs! I bet your baby is adorable.
That is so awesome to know! We have a 60 lb. mainly black lab looking dog but, sometimes he looks a bit like a pitt bull. I wish we knew! Thanks for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday!