12.08.08
DNA-based “Canine Heritage Breed Test” — Mutt Mysteries Solved
I just stumbled upon the Canine Heritage Breed Test and after chuckling, I actually started wondering if I should get it for my parents for Christmas. They’ve got a… well, it’s a dog. It’s a very unique looking dog. We think there’s some german shepard, some terrier (she’s big, but she’s got a beard), some rottweiler, and then we don’t know what the dad is (wolfhound is suggested a lot).
Well, it looks like my parents could use this DNA test to find out who their dog’s daddy is (and maybe get some confirmation on the other breeds that are supposed to be in the mix too).
The test costs $100, but all you have to do is swab your dog’s cheek, stick the thing in a tube, and mail it to the lab (postage included). The results can apparently identify over 100 breeds (the most common).
A pretty expensive gift, but at least my folks would be able to give a definite answer to all those people at the dog park who ask what kind of pooch they have!
Available through Pet Gadgets
Dennis the Vizsla said,
December 9, 2008 at 7:02 am
Goodbear got this test done on Cody Bear. If you’re interested in the saga of Cody Bear’s DNA test results, you can check it out at here. (You might want to read her story before deciding which test to use.)
Pet Luxury said,
December 9, 2008 at 10:36 am
Thanks for the heads up, Dennis. I may have to stick with bath robes for Christmas presents. You’re just lucky everyone knows you’re a vizsla!
goodbear said,
December 9, 2008 at 11:06 am
hello! glad you could swing by my blog! in regards to answering the folks at the park….i say make something up. i always tell people cody bear is a mandarin collie. he is clearly part chow and clearly some sort of herding dog, but the rest is a mystery. people always sound surprised and impressed to meet such a rare and exotic breed. then i tell them i made it up and they get it.
some large dogs like the wire hair g shorthair pointer have beards.
if you can, please post a picture so we all can make uneducated guesses!