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twalla · 07-12-2010, 04:56 PM

Canine DNA Testing Services | Dog DNA Test

I know this has been discussed before but here is a site that one of my FB friends used and her results came back. She a mixed dog that she was not sure what it was.

Not that it matters but still curious about Ollie. What if he didnt have any YORKIe in him???

Oh well, Id still love him.

QuickSilver · 07-12-2010, 04:59 PM

From what I understand, those tests are totally unreliable. I don't think I've ever heard of someone getting back the results they expect. Also, I've never seen any documentation on what kind of markers they look for. Dog breeds are somewhat artificial and arbitrary. Some are very, very old, and some are pretty new. I don't think it's imprinted "Hi, I Am A _______" anywhere on the genome.

So I guess what I'm saying is no, I wouldn't do it.

Britster · 07-12-2010, 05:39 PM

I've heard bad and good things about these DNA tests. I've always been curious because I think Jackson is a Silky Terrier, but I don't know if that would even show up on a DNA test... Yorkies, Silky's and Australian Terriers are all from the same genes somewhere down the line so I dunno.... I may do it eventually just because I'm curious.

lexipoo · 07-12-2010, 05:50 PM

I would be curious and guess I would do it just for fun...not taking it to serious

but it would be neat to see. It doesn't hurt the furbabies in anyway as it is a cotton swab in the mouth ...hmmm...

twalla · 07-12-2010, 06:14 PM

I wish it were a lot cheaper! That would make a difference LOL

Britster · 07-12-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by twalla

I wish it were a lot cheaper! That would make a difference LOL

I know, that's what's been stopping me! eBay has a few... i've been looking at some of the bids, etc and if I can snatch up a cheap one, I feel like it'd be fun to do!

Rachael x · 07-13-2010, 02:40 AM

I would be curious to find out what my older cross breed Jess is mixed with as I have always wondered.
She looks like she has a bit of shnauzer in her but I'm not sure.
Would still love her the same no matter what she was

twalla · 07-13-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

I know, that's what's been stopping me! eBay has a few... i've been looking at some of the bids, etc and if I can snatch up a cheap one, I feel like it'd be fun to do!

Oh gosh I didnt know they had them on Ebay!

lexipoo · 07-13-2010, 03:52 PM

I think petsmart has them for around $59.99 is that cheap? I didn't think that was to bad...and I like the print out they give you

Ringo1 · 07-13-2010, 05:29 PM

At this point, I wouldn't care if Lucy were yorkie mixed with Zebra. She's mine!

mojo · 07-13-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringo1

At this point, I wouldn't care if Lucy were yorkie mixed with Zebra. She's mine!

Well, that would be an interesting combo

Nancy1999 · 07-13-2010, 08:34 PM

I think of a pet differently, it doesn't really matter if he's purebred or not, he's mine and I love him, but since I also love the breed as a whole, I would like to see the breed continue in the future, so that's why I advocate only supporting good breeders. If you support good breeders, you don't need to do a DNA test.

Cares4Dogs · 07-13-2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

From what I understand, those tests are totally unreliable. I don't think I've ever heard of someone getting back the results they expect. Also, I've never seen any documentation on what kind of markers they look for. Dog breeds are somewhat artificial and arbitrary. Some are very, very old, and some are pretty new. I don't think it's imprinted "Hi, I Am A _______" anywhere on the genome.

So I guess what I'm saying is no, I wouldn't do it.

OMG hahahahaha

Lisa and Pic · 07-14-2010, 01:22 AM

I think this is an individual decision/opinion for each dog owner. I have also heard the tests are unreliable, but still chose to have it done last summer for our off-the-street rescue girl Vivi. (It was my one and only birthday present from my DH) Really glad I did it, because I could not rest until I found out her breeds. And it was fun, too.

lexipoo · 07-14-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa and Pic

I think this is an individual decision/opinion for each dog owner. I have also heard the tests are unreliable, but still chose to have it done last summer for our off-the-street rescue girl Vivi. (It was my one and only birthday present from my DH) Really glad I did it, because I could not rest until I found out her breeds. And it was fun, too.

I am with you...I would just do it for fun...I too would love Lexi no matter what she is mixed with...How did Vivi's come out?

07-12-2010, 04:56 PM	#1
twalla I ♥ my Furheathens Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VAN ALSTYNE Posts: 8,226	Would you? Canine DNA Testing Services \| Dog DNA Test I know this has been discussed before but here is a site that one of my FB friends used and her results came back. She a mixed dog that she was not sure what it was. Not that it matters but still curious about Ollie. What if he didnt have any YORKIe in him??? Oh well, Id still love him. __________________ Twalla & The Furheathens

07-12-2010, 04:59 PM	#2
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	From what I understand, those tests are totally unreliable. I don't think I've ever heard of someone getting back the results they expect. Also, I've never seen any documentation on what kind of markers they look for. Dog breeds are somewhat artificial and arbitrary. Some are very, very old, and some are pretty new. I don't think it's imprinted "Hi, I Am A _______" anywhere on the genome. So I guess what I'm saying is no, I wouldn't do it. __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.

07-12-2010, 05:39 PM	#3
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	I've heard bad and good things about these DNA tests. I've always been curious because I think Jackson is a Silky Terrier, but I don't know if that would even show up on a DNA test... Yorkies, Silky's and Australian Terriers are all from the same genes somewhere down the line so I dunno.... I may do it eventually just because I'm curious. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

07-12-2010, 05:50 PM	#4
lexipoo Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,892	I would be curious and guess I would do it just for fun...not taking it to serious but it would be neat to see. It doesn't hurt the furbabies in anyway as it is a cotton swab in the mouth ...hmmm... __________________ _____________________________ HUGS ~ Cheryl & Lexi

07-12-2010, 06:14 PM	#5
twalla I ♥ my Furheathens Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VAN ALSTYNE Posts: 8,226	I wish it were a lot cheaper! That would make a difference LOL __________________ Twalla & The Furheathens

07-13-2010, 02:40 AM	#7
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	I would be curious to find out what my older cross breed Jess is mixed with as I have always wondered. She looks like she has a bit of shnauzer in her but I'm not sure. Would still love her the same no matter what she was __________________ Rachael & Poppy

07-13-2010, 03:52 PM	#9
lexipoo Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,892	I think petsmart has them for around $59.99 is that cheap? I didn't think that was to bad...and I like the print out they give you __________________ _____________________________ HUGS ~ Cheryl & Lexi

07-13-2010, 05:29 PM	#10
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	At this point, I wouldn't care if Lucy were yorkie mixed with Zebra. She's mine! __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

07-13-2010, 08:34 PM	#12
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I think of a pet differently, it doesn't really matter if he's purebred or not, he's mine and I love him, but since I also love the breed as a whole, I would like to see the breed continue in the future, so that's why I advocate only supporting good breeders. If you support good breeders, you don't need to do a DNA test. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

07-14-2010, 01:22 AM	#14
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	I think this is an individual decision/opinion for each dog owner. I have also heard the tests are unreliable, but still chose to have it done last summer for our off-the-street rescue girl Vivi. (It was my one and only birthday present from my DH) Really glad I did it, because I could not rest until I found out her breeds. And it was fun, too. __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)