Monday, December 13, 2010

The Results are in! Ellie's DNA broken down

A little while back, I got the opportunity to do a DNA test on Ellie. The shelter told me GSD mix but I had my suspicions since she has a very thin coat, is very small, and doesn't have the droopy hindside. By the lean look of her body, I had always thought Whippet mix.

Well test #1 results come back:
"In the mix - English Coonhound, Rottweiler, Pug"

Pug? ...
Oh well, I'll take it. Rottweiler somewhat explains her coloring.

A little later, I got another opportunity to perform a DNA test on Ellie through a different company. The results just came back a few nights ago and I'm excited to share that I was right!

Test #2 results:
Grandparents: Rottweiler + Cocker Spaniel Mix, Whippet Mix + Mixed Breed

So I would like to believe that this second test was more accurate. Plus they send you a really neat diagram that includes breed info so that you can learn a little more about the breeds that are supposedly in your dog. I would definitely recommend the Wisdom Panel DNA test! (Click the image below to see the full sized diagram)
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9 comments:

  1. This is awesome. May be a sign that you posted this since one of my neighbors, JUST THIS MORNING, recommended I do this for one of my dogs. Hhhhmmm....seriously considering it now : )

    Was Ellie happy with the results?: )

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  2. You should! The wisdom panel one is only like $60 right now

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  3. I definitely see Rott and Whippet. :) Pug? Not way.

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  4. Amazing how you get two different results.....I think it's really interesting to find out the DNA on a mixed breed dog, it can explain a lot :)

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  5. @Annette and Snoopy, isn't it crazy? You'd think there are the prominent breeds in the DNA that would come out the same every time!

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  6. That is so, so cool!! Yeah, Pug?? I think not.

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  7. Really cool! I want to do one for Bella...

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  8. Very neat. I would love to do on one Sagira. People are always asking what she is.

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  9. Well now I feel silly. I read this and didn't even remember it.

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