Has anyone ever gotten their dog DNA tested? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

DerbyLayne · 04-03-2010, 10:45 AM

Just curious.

What were your results? Was your pup 100% Yorkie, or what? Everyone I've talked to said theirs were really far off what they ever thought, and it kind of makes me think it's a scam? Is it a scam? We would love to get Derby DNA tested sometime because of our sketchy breeder situation.

kdreamson · 04-03-2010, 12:09 PM

I don't know if i would ever have Mabel DNA tested! She's supposed to be 100% yorkie but i think she might be part ferret! Seriously tho, i can see having it done if you might be a big time breeder or show dog competetor. also i,ve heard it might be beneficial to do so if the dog had medical problems as knowing what they contain is supposedly helpful. IDK tho.

Breezeaway · 04-03-2010, 12:32 PM

I had my Parti, Nicholas tested by Mars and his came back 100% Yorkshire Terrier.

Britster · 04-03-2010, 12:52 PM

I've always been curious too. I'd love to see what Jackson comes back as. He's clearly either Silky, Yorkie, or both but I'd like to know... oh well, it's not a huge deal.

Krystee · 04-03-2010, 01:58 PM

I've always wanted to have this done with my 2 dogs who are rescues. One is a Cocker Spaniel but I've always wondered if he was full Cocker. The other I'm guessing is a Chi/JRT mix and I would love to find out if I'm right! LOL. Although, I'm curious how accurate they are too.

spiritwings1202 · 04-03-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kdreamson

I don't know if i would ever have Mabel DNA tested! She's supposed to be 100% yorkie but i think she might be part ferret! Seriously tho, i can see having it done if you might be a big time breeder or show dog competetor. also i,ve heard it might be beneficial to do so if the dog had medical problems as knowing what they contain is supposedly helpful. IDK tho.

LOL I laugh at that bc I always say pixie is part ferret bc she is so long and fast lol. At least I know there is another yorkie ferret out there!!

Yorkiedaze · 04-03-2010, 02:02 PM

I had a AKC Profile of DNA Analysis done on Zada, Azrael, & Razael. These profiles are used solely for genetic identity and parentage verification purposes. I had this done after I heard some dogs that are stolen are having the micro chip cut out. I wanted to be a step ahead. Doesn't matter to me if there was a questionable character in the "wood-pile". (I doubt seriously if there was though).

DerbyLayne · 04-03-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Breezeaway

I had my Parti, Nicholas tested by Mars and his came back 100% Yorkshire Terrier.

How much did it cost?

what was the process?

Did you send them a strand of hair, or what?

misslissa · 04-03-2010, 06:15 PM

Gatsby has a DNA number on his AKC papers and i have thought about sending in to see what it would see for fun but have not spent the money

BellaDonna · 04-03-2010, 06:24 PM

A friend of mine (that has more money than me) had this test done on a stray dog that she adopted. She thought it was a golden retriever and she just wanted to see if she was right. We all made bets on it and she was part right but he had a traveling salesman in there as well.
I think it cost her about 100.00 at the time and that was over a year ago.

I have always wished humane societies had that instant technology because I have gone to look at dogs they advertised as Chihuahua's or Yorkies and after seeing the dog I wondered who had made that guess. Sometimes they aren't even CLOSE.

linda44 · 04-04-2010, 05:03 AM

I had to have Kalani DNA'd when she had her puppies. She was brazilian registry and I registered her with AKC when she was a pup, but when she had pups, in order for them to be akc, I had to DNA her.

Breezeaway · 04-04-2010, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DerbyLayne

How much did it cost?

what was the process?

Did you send them a strand of hair, or what?

It is 79.99 and they send you a swab to swab inside the cheek to collect , then you mail it back.

Breezeaway · 04-04-2010, 05:18 AM

Here is what the results look like you get back.

Lisa and Pic · 04-05-2010, 01:18 AM

We had our stray (not Yorkie) rescue DNA tested last year. Just wanted to know what breed(s) she might be and I was a little surprised. (I asked for this as my only birthday present, by the way.

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DerbyLayne · 04-05-2010, 04:15 AM

what was your rescue?

04-03-2010, 10:45 AM	#1
DerbyLayne YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 390 Blog Entries: 1	Has anyone ever gotten their dog DNA tested? Just curious. What were your results? Was your pup 100% Yorkie, or what? Everyone I've talked to said theirs were really far off what they ever thought, and it kind of makes me think it's a scam? Is it a scam? We would love to get Derby DNA tested sometime because of our sketchy breeder situation. __________________ Last edited by DerbyLayne; 04-03-2010 at 10:46 AM.

04-03-2010, 12:09 PM	#2
kdreamson YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dacula GA Posts: 342	I don't know if i would ever have Mabel DNA tested! She's supposed to be 100% yorkie but i think she might be part ferret! Seriously tho, i can see having it done if you might be a big time breeder or show dog competetor. also i,ve heard it might be beneficial to do so if the dog had medical problems as knowing what they contain is supposedly helpful. IDK tho. __________________

04-03-2010, 12:52 PM	#4
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	I've always been curious too. I'd love to see what Jackson comes back as. He's clearly either Silky, Yorkie, or both but I'd like to know... oh well, it's not a huge deal. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

04-03-2010, 01:58 PM	#5
Krystee Tobie's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 901	I've always wanted to have this done with my 2 dogs who are rescues. One is a Cocker Spaniel but I've always wondered if he was full Cocker. The other I'm guessing is a Chi/JRT mix and I would love to find out if I'm right! LOL. Although, I'm curious how accurate they are too. __________________ [CENTER]Mama to 1 skin baby & 2 fur babies [B]Arilynn Marie Tobie Teddington Dash

04-03-2010, 02:02 PM	#7
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	I had a AKC Profile of DNA Analysis done on Zada, Azrael, & Razael. These profiles are used solely for genetic identity and parentage verification purposes. I had this done after I heard some dogs that are stolen are having the micro chip cut out. I wanted to be a step ahead. Doesn't matter to me if there was a questionable character in the "wood-pile". (I doubt seriously if there was though). __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

04-03-2010, 12:32 PM	#3
Breezeaway No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wildcat Country(KY) Posts: 2,114 Blog Entries: 26	I had my Parti, Nicholas tested by Mars and his came back 100% Yorkshire Terrier.

04-03-2010, 06:15 PM	#9
misslissa YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: canton ohio us Posts: 1,574	Gatsby has a DNA number on his AKC papers and i have thought about sending in to see what it would see for fun but have not spent the money __________________ Don't say I love you unless you mean it, but if you do say it a lot. People forget.

04-03-2010, 06:24 PM	#10
BellaDonna YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 594	A friend of mine (that has more money than me) had this test done on a stray dog that she adopted. She thought it was a golden retriever and she just wanted to see if she was right. We all made bets on it and she was part right but he had a traveling salesman in there as well. I think it cost her about 100.00 at the time and that was over a year ago. I have always wished humane societies had that instant technology because I have gone to look at dogs they advertised as Chihuahua's or Yorkies and after seeing the dog I wondered who had made that guess. Sometimes they aren't even CLOSE. __________________ Donna *Mom to 6 Chihuahuas 1 Yorkie* *and 5 Cats!* Ok...maybe I am a little twisted!

04-04-2010, 05:03 AM	#11
linda44 Luv my 7 Furkids Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: napa Posts: 9,655 Blog Entries: 4	I had to have Kalani DNA'd when she had her puppies. She was brazilian registry and I registered her with AKC when she was a pup, but when she had pups, in order for them to be akc, I had to DNA her. __________________ Linda, & furbutts http://www.sketchesbybarney.com

04-04-2010, 05:18 AM	#13
Breezeaway No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wildcat Country(KY) Posts: 2,114 Blog Entries: 26	Here is what the results look like you get back. Attached Thumbnails

04-05-2010, 01:18 AM	#14
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	We had our stray (not Yorkie) rescue DNA tested last year. Just wanted to know what breed(s) she might be and I was a little surprised. (I asked for this as my only birthday present, by the way. ) __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

04-05-2010, 04:15 AM	#15
DerbyLayne YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 390 Blog Entries: 1	what was your rescue? __________________