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Why Shelter Breed Labels Are Often Wrong: The Truth About Mixed-Breed Dogs
May 13 2026 by Elias Whitmore

Why Shelter Breed Labels Are Often Wrong: The Truth About Mixed-Breed Dogs

Shelter breed labels are often inaccurate guesses based on appearance. Learn why visual ID fails, how genetic testing works, and why focusing on behavior leads to better adoptions.

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