Hi All!
So many owners of mixed-breed dogs over the years have asked me, "What breeds do you think my dog is?" or "Is there a test to tell me what breeds my dog is?". Well, I am happy to report that finally, YES! THERE IS!
The Canine Heritage Breed Test uses DNA technology developed in mapping the human genome. Using a swab of your dog's cheek DNA, MMI Genomics, Inc. will genetically identify your dog's breed characteristics from among 38 dog breeds. If your dog is descended from a breed not on the list of 38 currently verifiable breeds, you will receive verification of a "secondary" breed from earlier in her ancestry. (The company plans to expand the list in the future.)
I, like many other rescue-dog owners, have been DYING to know what breeds exactly my little dog Lucas is made of ever since I got him from the Pasadena Humane Society in 2001. I used to drive myself crazy trying to decipher the potential mix of breeds, and had given up years ago to save my sanity! But alas, 2 of the breeds that most likely make up his heritage - Pomeranian and Papillon - are not included on the list of 38! So, we may have to wait for the expanded version...
To find out what breeds make up your doggie's breed heritage, Click Here to order your Canine Heritage Breed Test for $65.00. (That's a bargain if you ask me!) Results should take 4-6 weeks.
And please, let me live vicariously through you: Email Me and tell me what breeds your dog turns out to be!
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