Archive · 4 Jan 2026
DNA Test Reveals Rescue Dog's Unexpected Breed Mix
A man named Brett Miller adopted a rescue dog named Birdie and thought she was a mix of pit bull and terrier.
He wanted to take her on a flight, but airlines often ban pit bulls.
So, he decided to do a DNA test to find out her true breed.
The test showed that Birdie is mostly American Bully, with some Chihuahua, Pomeranian, and other breeds.
There was only a small amount of pit bull in her.
Brett was happy because this meant Birdie might be able to fly with him after all.
Birdie is a friendly and playful dog who loves her family and traveling in a car.
Brett Miller adopted Birdie, a two-year-old rescue dog, from a shelter in August, believing she was a pit bull and terrier mix.
Miller wanted to fly with Birdie but faced potential issues due to airline bans on pit bulls.
A DNA test revealed Birdie is primarily American Bully (31%), with significant amounts of Chihuahua, Pomeranian, and other breeds, and only 4% pit bull.
Miller was relieved as the results suggested Birdie might be able to travel by air, as American Bully is not universally banned like pit bulls.
Birdie is described as friendly, playful, and comfortable traveling in a car, bonding well with her family.
- Who
- Brett Miller and his rescue dog Birdie
- What
- A DNA test revealed Birdie's unexpected breed mix
- When
- Birdie was adopted in August, and the DNA test was conducted after the adoption
- Where
- Los Angeles, US
- Why
- To determine Birdie's true breed and facilitate air travel
- Dog's Name
- Birdie
- Adoption Date
- August
- Adopter's Name
- Brett Miller
- Primary Breed
- American Bully (31%)
- Other Breeds
- Chihuahua (14%), Pomeranian (13%), Super Mutt (13%), Poodle (10%), Chow-Chow, German Shepherd
- Pit Bull Percentage
- 4%
- Adopter's Location
- Los Angeles, US