Company offers DNA tests to determine your dogs breed

http://www.metamorphixinc.com/products3.html

They are going to offer the test kits around the end of February. It will be able to genetically identify 38 major breeds and the percentage your dog is of those breeds by using a cheek swab. The test will be around $50. A vet asked about it on a news program said it would be helpful in some cases to know what a dog is so they can watch for breed-specific diseases. Most likely it will be used to quell curiosity.

Now THAT is interesting, thanks for posting!

That's kinda cool.
Something I may spend money on myself

Unless they have made HUGE advancements with this ... I would avoid it ...

I dont know it sounds a bit fishy to me. I dont think they'd be able to accurately tell you what breed any dog is.

I am on a dog forum and there was a case where a members friend had an accidental breeding with her lab. She bred to a male cocker spaniel. Well the resulting babies looked like green eyed bloodhounds.

Humm...that is very interesting! Thanks for sharing!

Originally Posted by JulieKit

I dont know it sounds a bit fishy to me. I dont think they'd be able to accurately tell you what breed any dog is.

I am on a dog forum and there was a case where a members friend had an accidental breeding with her lab. She bred to a male cocker spaniel. Well the resulting babies looked like green eyed bloodhounds.

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Any chance there are pictures of that? I have a hobby of collecting pictures of known mixed breed dogs to use as benchmarks.

I know mine is a mutt and to be honest, I don't care what he's mixed with...........I couldn't love him anymore!!!
But, this would be a neat idea for anyone who wants to know for sure what their breed is.