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Kayla’s DNA is in!
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!
How bad does your dog smell?
No, it’s not a trick question. If your dog’s aroma gets to be too much for you, consider purchasing dog perfume. And if he REALLY stinks, you can purchase V.I.P. Parfum for the bargain basement price of $2999.99. Come on, they kept it under three grand!
Dog Cruelty Up in UK?
The BBC is reporting a 34% increase in dog cruelty, but says a new law enacted in 2007 may be the reason. Actual cases of animal cruelty may not be increasing, but the law laid out minimum requirements for the care of a pet, taking the guesswork out of the equation.
“Are You My Mother?” said the tiger to the dog
Do you remember the children’s book called, “Are You My Mother?” The Safari Zoological Park in Caney, Kansas, is putting a new spin on this theme. White tiger cubs, abandoned by their natural mother, are being nursed by Isabella the dog.
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Relocating with your dog
We all know how stressful it is to move to a new home. Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, you have to locate a new home, check out school districts, and find a new coffee shop. The list goes on and on. But what about your dog? He has to figure out whether the new neighbors are friend or foe, learn his new boundaries, and learn the culture at the new dog park. Here’s what you can do to make the move less stressful for your pet.
Dog Cloning Explained
How much would you pay for an exact replica (at least physically) of your beloved pet? RNL Bio of Seoul, South Korea hopes to clone dogs commercially at a fee of $150,000 each. It’s first commercial clones, from a Pit Bull named Booger, were born recently, to the delight of Bernann McKinney.
The original Booger saved McKinney from an attack by another dog, then became an assistance dog during McKinney’s recovery. This remarkable dog passed in 2006, but McKinney now has five exact dupicates, thanks to the cloning process developed by Lee Byeong-Chun.
Here’s how it works: skin cells from the original dog provide the DNA, which is combined into an egg cell from another dog. Before combining, the nucleus of the egg is removed to eliminate the donor’s DNA from “contaminating” the clone. The cell begins to divide in a petri dish, then is implanted into a surrogate mother to be carried for about two months until they are born.
The company hopes to attract as many as 300 canine customers per year, and hopes to branch out into camel cloning for Middle Eastern customers.
McKinney, as the first commercial customer, got a real deal on the process, paying just $50,000. No word on how much of that went to the surrogate.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Top Ten Girl Dog Names
Last week on Top Ten Tuesday, we listed the top ten dog names for male dogs, as culled from the Veterinary Pet Insurance database and reported in USA Today. As promised, here is the list for the fairer sex. Continue reading Top Ten Girl Dog Names
Top Ten Boy Dog Names
Introducing a new feature here on doggies.com: Top Ten Tuesday. Each week we’ll bring you a top ten list about dogs for your enjoyment. If you have a topic you’d like to see covered, just let me know. My email is: [email protected]. This week’s topic: top ten male dog names.
Dog Yoga
Dog daycare and dog massage, I’ve heard of, but dog yoga? I guess it’s all the rage on the east coast, after being developed by Suzi Teitelman, who calls it doga. Teitelman, who is a human yoga instructor, noticed that her dog seemed interested in being close to her when she did her own yoga poses. From these humble beginnings, doga has grown to where classes are now offered in at least 100 locations domestically, as well as in Europe.