A dog owner on social media has delighted thousands after sharing the surprising DNA results of her small mixed‑breed dog, Geordie.
The Threads post, shared by user @angelicarjackson on January 14, has since amassed more than 35,000 views, fueled by the pup’s unexpected breed breakdown and the owner’s playful invitation for others to guess his origins.
“Geordie’s DNA results came back! I was so sure there was some beagle or Russel Terrier in there! I posted it in the comments in case you wanted to make one more guess before the reveal,” she wrote in the caption, alongside photos of the small dog.
The accompanying image revealed the full DNA analysis, showing Geordie is a blend of Chihuahua (34.7 percent), pug (25.3 percent), dachshund (14.3 percent), Pomeranian (11 percent), small poodle (8.1 percent) and cocker spaniel (6.6 percent). In a later comment, the owner noted that the test was conducted through Embark, a company that specializes in canine genetic testing.
The enthusiasm around Geordie’s results aligns with broader trends in dog ownership. A survey of 1,000 dog owners conducted by Rover found that mixed breeds ranked as the most-popular dog type of 2025, topping the survey’s list of the top 20 breeds. They were followed by the Labrador retriever, golden retriever, goldendoodle and German shepherd.
While some owners sought out specific breeds—26 percent reported having one in mind—15 percent said they intentionally adopted mixed-breed dogs. The survey also found that breed itself wasn’t the most important factor for the majority of people. Instead, size (58 percent) and temperament and personality (51 percent) were ranked as top considerations.
‘He’s 100% Cutie Pie’
The recent Threads post quickly drew excitement from fellow users, many of whom jumped into the comments to share their guesses or react to the unusual mix.
User @macymoo76 offered their prediction, saying, “I would have said: Beagle Chihuahua Pug,” while others praised the charm of mixed‑breed dogs, regardless of genetic surprises.
“Mongrels are the best! Much as I like certain breeds, having a good percentage of ‘something else’ in there seems to give a dog with a bit more swagger, personality, toughness. Certainly lower vet bills!” wrote @smithwickmcguinness, celebrating Geordie’s mix.
User @shieldseversole added: “He is so cute!!!!!! You never know. This DNA stuff is pretty fun!!!! At least there’s no Great Dane in the mix!!!!!”
“I never thought that this dog had beagle in it. Beagles have very strong genes and always have a VERY WHITE tip on their tails. While this dog has some white mixed in its not white enough for a beagle,” posted @magpy_1.
Others were simply taken by Geordie’s appearance. “Isn’t it obvious? He’s 100% Cutie Pie,” joked @paula1knit2.
Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via Threads.
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