My dog looks just like a Border Collie, but you didn’t find that breed.

Though it might be surprising to hear, a lot of people (even dog experts) mistake black and white dogs for Border Collie mixes. 

Black coats with white markings can come from a large number of different breeds. And because the black fur and white markings are inherited separately from each other, your dog’s parents may have been a different color entirely. For example, a mix of Labrador Retriever and American Pit Bull Terrier could look quite a bit like a Border Collie; the black coat could come from either breed, and Pits frequently have white markings. 

If you have questions, you can reach out to our team at howdy@embarkvet.com and we’d be happy to walk you through your results.