Who’s Your Daddy? DNA testing will tell you
The DNA of any dog governs the appearance of the dog as well as being related to the general behavioral characteristics of the dog breed. In recent years, there has been a great deal of research performed on how differences in DNA give rise to the differences that are seen between dog breeds.
Advances in DNA testing technology mean that it has become possible to identify the ancestry of any dog by performing a simple test using a cheek swab. The DNA required for the test to be run is isolated from cells that are trapped on the swab. All cells carry the same genetic material, regardless of type or location in the animal. Taking a cheek swab is therefore the easiest way to obtain the samples needed for testing.
On receipt at the BioPet testing site, samples are prepared and analyzed, resulting in a rapid and accurate determination of the breeds that have contributed to the makeup of your dog.
They believe that 92.5% of the mixed breed dog population in the USA is covered by our 62 validated breeds.
Most professionals see the tests as providing a fun fact. “Does it really matter? In reality, no. But some people want to know,” says Bonnie Beaver, former president of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Understanding DNA
If 2 pure bred dogs are bred together to create a mixed breed puppy. If this mixed breed puppy is bred with another puppy from 2 other breeds then the inherited traits seen in the offspring would not be what you would expect to see. Common sense would indicate that the dog should be 25% of each of the 4 breeds of their grandparents, however when the genetic make up of those puppies is examined then that is not the case. If there were 16 puppies in the litter then 4 of those puppies would be expected to show 25% of each of their grandparents breeds, 8 puppies would only show 3 breeds, and 4 puppies would only show 2 of the breeds.
The DNA Breed ID test only shows the Breeds that actually contribute DNA, so the fact that 12 of the 16 puppies do not show all 4 breeds would be shown by the Breed ID Test.
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Dog DNA Breed ID Test (www.Dog-Power.com)
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