Kayla’s DNA is in!
August 9, 2008
If you’ve been following along, you know I submitted some of her cheek cells to determine her breed. The results came today!!! Now, make a drum roll sound….
She is a true Heinz 57 dog. The majority of her DNA comes from a German Shepard, as we expected. The next biggest contributor is Rottweiler, also a popular guess. She also has some Bulldog, Bull Terrier, and a bit of Spaniel. I still don’t understand the upturned tail, but maybe that’s what happens when you get a crazy mixed-up dog.
The vendor, BioPet, issues a certificate showing various levels of DNA. Level 1 indicates that at least 75% of the total DNA comes from a particular breed, while Level 5 shows breeds that contribute less than 10%. Kind of cool. If you’re curious about your dog, there are worse ways to spend $65.
Thanks to those of you who submitted guesses on Kayla’s breed.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Kayla’s Dog DNA Update
July 19, 2008
Loyal readers will remember I sent away Kayla’s DNA to see what she is made of on June 29th. I received an e-mail last week stating that my order had been received and was in process. Before the results are in, any guesses? She has the coat of a German Shepherd, but a curled tail like a Huskie or Chow. She’s just a bit bigger than my Golden Retriever. Also, she is on the aggressive side. We saw her mom, who I thought looked a lot like a Border Collie. From her picture above, what would you say?
What Kind of Dog is That?
June 30, 2008
If you own a mutt, as I do, you may have spent some time wondering what breeds went into his making. Thanks to a new test from BioPetVetLab.com, it doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg to find out.
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