Dog DNA Tests, Testing to Learn the Breed of Your Canine

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Surprisingly, there are handfuls of dog owners who have the wrong perception about DNA breed testing for mixed dogs. As a result, it is extremely difficult to get along with your dog as it keeps disobeying your orders. It is time to clarify the common myths that widens the gap between you and your pet.

Myth 1: Collection of your pet’s DNA were obtained from blood test

This is untrue. Basically, collection of your dog’s DNA involves painless and hazardless procedure in which means it does not require any blood samples. It only involves cheek swabbing in which the dog owner collects cheek cell from his dog by using a small brush-like DNA collection kit. Then, you will send the collection to DNA testing lab for dog breed analysis.

Myth 2: This particular breed test can track down your mixed-breed dog’s ancestors.

In this case, DNA testing is currently used as a genealogical tool to trace one’s ancestors and verify their relationship. However, breed test like these could only identify your dog’s breed based on established database and results are categorized into three main categories – Primary, Secondary and In the Mix. This particular breed test is strictly meant for mixed-breed dogs and it is not meant to use as a purebred and paternal verification test.

Myth 3: This particular test is meant for mixed-dogs from all around the world.

Unfortunately, this particular breed identification tool is sold only in the U.S. and Canada. It was developed and validated using United States dog breed populations. Breeds that are not from United States and Canada may not be represented or identified by this current breed identification tool.

 
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Author: J.J. Yong

Finding out what breeds are in your dog’s genetic makeup has not only satisfied your curiosity, but given it has given you both invaluable health and behavioral information. For more information about dog DNA testing as a dog breed identification tool for mixed breed dogs, visit http://dogdnabasics.com

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Ever been curious about your mixed breed dog and wondered whether she’s really Corgi-Dachshund like you’ve believed all these years? Fortunately there is now a low-cost and accurate way to find out with a simple genetic test that involves just a cheek swab and a few days’ wait. No visit to your veterinarian, no blood sample. Easy.

Why Knowing Your Dog’s Breed Heritage Is Important

Why would you want to know your mixed breed dog’s makeup? Aside from just plain curiosity, knowing your dog’s "heritage" breed can help you understand health and wellness issues related to that breed. The urban myth that mixed breed dogs don’t get genetic diseases is not true. So, for example, if your dog is found to be primarily Labrador Retriever then you and your veterinarian might keep an eye out for joint-related health problems (hip dysplasia).

Another valuable benefit is that you gain a better understanding of your dog’s temperament and behavior. Every dog breed has a different overall temperament so when you discover that your gentle mixed breed is great with kids it’s because she’s primarily Golden Retriever!

The Canine Heritage Breed Test

The Canine Heritage Breed Test (http://www.canineheritage.com/) analyzes your mixed breed dog’s DNA against 38 breeds that represent about 75% of dogs. What you get back is a certificate stating, in order of genetic influence, what your dog’s primary breed, secondary, and "in the mix" breeds are. Your dog will only have a primary breed listed if one of his parents is purebred. It’s important to note that the Canine Heritage test may not be accurate for mixed breed dogs outside of North America.

The Canine Heritage Breed Test currently costs $65 plus a small amount for shipping the test kit out to you.

The Mars Wisdom Panel Test

Another similar test that will be available shortly is the Mars Wisdom Panel (http://www.whatsmydog.com/). The Wisdom Panel test requires a visit to your veterinarian and a blood sample. This test detects 130 AKC-recognized breeds and thus is more precise than the Canine Heritage test. But it is a much more expensive test and is harder to administer.

Pricing is determined by the individual veterinarian but is expected to be around $130. The Mars Wisdom Panel is slated for release July 2007, ask your veterinarian for more information.

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Alex Krooglik is the co-founder of Embrace Pet Insurance (our blog) based in Cleveland, Ohio. Embrace Pet Insurance was founded in 2004 and its mission is to convince responsible pet parents that pet insurance can and should be an integral part of maintaining every pet’s good health. Alex is pet parent to a cheeky black kitten rescued from the Geauga Humane Society.

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Since canine DNA sample collection is risk-free and painless, it is easily performed by dog owners before sending it to accredited laboratory for DNA breed analysis. If you are a Canine Heritage XL Breed test client, you will receive the DNA test results in form of Certificate of DNA Breed Analysis within 4-6 weeks period of time.

What do the results actually means on the certificate?

The results are categorized into three main categories (Primary, Secondary; and In the Mix) on the certificate.

Primary category – This category is intended to assist dog owners recognize when their pet’s genetic makeup contains a majority of a specific breed (i.e. 50% or greater). If your dog’s DNA profile has a strong match to one of our 100 validated breeds (based on US dog breed populations), then it is categorized as primary. Please take note that most mixed breed dogs will not usually have a breed in this category unless one or both of their parents are pedigree.

Secondary category – This particular category elucidates breeds that are easily recognizable within your dog. However, these breeds may have a strong influence on your pet genetic makeup, each breed listed makes up less than the majority of your dog’s DNA.

In the Mix category – It is the last category that identifies breeds that have the least amount of influence on your pet’s genetic makeup but they do still appear, at a very low and measurable amount, in your dog’s genetic makeup.

By referring to these three categories, you are able to identify your dog’s breed and you are able to understand your dog’s needs based on your pet’s temperament and behavior.

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Dog DNA Swab
If you choose Canine Heritage Breed XL Kit for your mixed breed dog DNA breed test, simply read the instructions, included with the Canine Heritage kit, and place the swab in the packaging tube.

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Ever wonder what your dog’s heritage is? If you are still curious about your dog’s breed, dog DNA breed test can be done in simple steps – firstly, swab the animal’s mouth and send it to a lab and lastly it will discover what breeds comprise the animal’s history. For more information about dog DNA testing as a breed identification tool, visit http://dogdnabasics.com

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The enormous popularity of the toy breed dog in recent years has led to a decline in the quality of the breeds.

Non-professional breeders and animal dealers have begun the practice of operating ‘puppy mills’ with no regard as to quality or the health of the animal. Only reputable breeders can guarantee that you are receiving a healthy dog with the traits and character of the breed.

Most breed dogs are advertised and sold as ‘pedigreed’ or ‘registered’, but exactly what is a pedigree? In its simplest terms, a pedigree is a record of the lineage or family tree of the dog in question, including its father (size), the mother (dam), grandsire, grand dam, great grand sire and son on. The American Kennel Club and other similar registries are the keepers of theseBreeders submit their information about a dog’s history or lineage, along with a name, color, sex, parentage, date of birth, the breeders name and or owner, and any titles (awards), that the animal has won in AKC sanctioned shows. The AKC has to rely on the breeder/owner to be honest in their submissions as they cannot verify all the information for each dog individually.  DNA testing is now being used, especially if a conflict arises questioning the accuracy of a sale or a show event.

The AKC has a ‘Standard’ for each registered breed. You can look up the standard at their website, www.akc.org. Any dog that meets the AKC’s requirements may be registered. A registration does not tell you if the dog is of good quality or if it really is what it’s supposed to be. What it does tell you is that your dog is registered with them and that its records are on file. Registration means that the parents (sire and dam), were also registered, but you can’t judge the quality of the dog from looking only at his or her registration papers.

A pedigree is only as good as the honesty of the breeders that supplied the information. It cannot tell you if the lineage were of good quality, bad quality, what they looked like, or whether they have inherited health or temperament problems. If you plan to breed or show your dog, this information is extremely important. If your dog is a companion only pet, then you probably won’t be too concerned about its history or lineage.

To summarize, a pedigree is a tool that helps breeders produce a better quality breed of dog. This is not meant to sound cold or callous, but as you stray from the pure breed lineage, defects can develop that can make an unhealthy and miserable pet, that may also be short lived due to more pronounced health problems. You should only buy from reputable breeders that are recommended to you by your local AKC chapter, or breed association or club. For further information, please contact the American Kennel Club.

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About The Author

Brent Jones and his partner Randy Jones have been in the pet industry for a long time. Recently they formed the website http://joncopets.com/ on the site, customers can read articles about anything pets as well as shop for the latest trendy items for their best friend. Feel free to check out the site at http://joncopets.com/.

This article was posted on January 06, 2006

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