Canine DNA Testing.

No, this is not something we offer, nor is it something we plan to offer.  However, I have been hearing more and more about this, and so I went searching for more information.

I found a few videos, and I was intrigued at the level of interest I found.  Apparently, the DNA test is supposed to be able to tell you the breed of your dog.  I found a few skeptics out there. I am really interested about the science behind all of this, but I cannot find much as far as that goes.    Has anyone used this type of test?  What did you think? I don’t have a dog, or I think I would try it out myself.

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  1. amy says

    I have tested every on eof my AKC bulldogs. The tests are widely availabel, through AKC,and are very reliable. They can tell youthe breed of dog, but in amixed breed, will only tell the major component from what I understand. In a full breed dog, it can tell youthelineage , so if there is any ???? about whether your dog is actually form certainparents, it will tel you.
    AKC requires DNA testing in certain cases: when a male has a certain (high) number of litters within one year, whent here is the possibility of two males who serviced the same female to determine the father of the puppies, and for certain AI cases.
    Happy to help! :)

  2. Ask Kate says

    Thanks for the comments on the topic. Still confused as to why so many people get what they believe are inaccurate results. Any additional thoughts out there?

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