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DNA Test For Dogs - What Kind Of Dog Do You Have?
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Mixed breed dogs, also lovingly known as "mutts", are a very beloved canine for sure, and many dog owners
out there would not have anything else. Sometimes, the mixed breed dog's heritage is known, but for others it can be a complete
mystery. I for one, am constantly wondering about my little dog Sweetie Pie. What's in there? Terrier? Beagle? Whippet?
What? I'd love her just as much regardless of her heritage, but I'd love to know just for fun too.
Now, there are several different dog dna test options to find out what breeds your particular dog may be -
the in home cheek swab MetaMorphix Canine Heritage™ Dog Breed Test developed by MMI Genomics, Inc., and,
more recently, the veterinarian administered Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis blood test.
Our pick was The Canine Heritage™ Dog Dna Breed Test because it could be
given easily, painlessly and afford ably at home without veterinarian assistance. Currently it retails for
under $120. They recently increased the price because they have just upgraded the test to
identify 115 breeds. The accuracy of the test will depend on wether or not your
dog falls prominently within one of the 115 breeds.
The Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis Test, which identifies an additional 15 dog breeds,
is based on a blood profile and therefore
must be administered by veterinarians only, at a price of the veterinarian's choosing.
When we gave the Canine Heritage dog dna test to our two dogs a while back,
only 38 breeds were available, but we enjoyed it just the same.
We waited in excited anticipation for the results, however, it wasn't that
the profile told us much about what our dogs were as much as what it told us they were not.
Something fun to know just the same. We discovered Sweetie Pie, a mixed breed we and our
veterinarian had always assumed was part Beagle or Whippet, wasn't in fact either one. Actually, she didn't match any of
the 38 breeds, except for a trace of lab. We were more correct in our guesstimate of Racket, he was indeed
part German Shepherd, but only a small part.
We really enjoyed the profile and look forward to the new Canine Heritage™ that
will identify 77 more dog breeds.
DNA testing for dogs is a fun way to satisfy your curiosity regarding your beloved mixed breed. However, it can be a
valuable tool regarding the health of your pet as well. Certain dog breeds have particular potential health risks,
unusual physiological characteristics, as well as, possible
adverse reactions to certain medications. Knowing if your pet has DNA from those certain breeds can help your
veterinarian when determining treatment for your specific pet.
* Please Note: The accuracy of dog breed dna tests may not be 100%, please
visit with your veterinarian to see if the tests should be used
toward any medical diagnosis for your dog or if it should be used for entertainment purposes only.
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