Pet DNA testing company in doghouse after identifying human as canine
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DNA My Dog received human genetic sample and identified it as a malamute, shar-pei and labrador, according to news station
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DNA My Dog received human genetic sample and identified it as a malamute, shar-pei and labrador, according to news station
For breeders it is important. For everyone else? Bragging rights.
I'd argue it's pretty important for working dogs too, especially ones that require specific temperaments for their jobs like border collies, livestock guardian dogs, and pointers.
Yeah, I agree. I’m not a dog enthusiast so that didn’t even come to mind but it makes total sense.
I have a service dog and have no questions what breeds my dog is, but for some working dogs it's important like you said.
But shouldn't breeders be able to trace their dog's lineage through pedigree anyway?
Anyone can lie and make fake paperwork. DNA is just that second check to have a much better read on the truth (assuming they don’t mix up the samples).
Honestly, I’m not a breeder or a dog enthusiast though. However, I do love my shibas even if they may not exactly be pure bred.