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It wasn't mentioned there is a 23andme for Dogs called Embarkvet (Austin, TX the DNA is sent to Canada for processing strangely enough) We got our dog from crai
by stephenitis 10y ago
It wasn't mentioned there is a 23andme for Dogs called Embarkvet (Austin, TX the DNA is sent to Canada for processing strangely enough)
We got our dog from craigslist due to timing and waitlist issues with purebred breeders. At first we were worried and got a DNA test. She's a mutt and now that I know I am happier albeit lucky there is nothing identifiably wrong with her. I think many prospective owners are afraid because there is a higher risk of uncertain behavior and characteristics from mutts. The DNA tests took 2 months however, most people buy puppies at 8 weeks and no breeder wants to shell out $150-$200 dollars and puppies are harder to sell the older they get sadly.
I think the cheaper and quicker these DNA test are the more the dog community will be able to open their eyes in a more transparent light. I've sadly met owners who want returns/discounts for defects in their purebred huskies which leaves me with mixed feelings.
https://embarkvet.com/dog/eevee2 https://embarkvet.com/dog/eevee2 (my dog's public results)
- 74.7% Siberian Husky
- 7.7% German Shepherd Dog
- 11.4% Alaskan Malamute
- 6.2% Doberman Pinscher
- clear of 160 genetic conditions
- https://embarkvet.com https://embarkvet.com (non referral link) - http://fbuy.me/e2c-9 http://fbuy.me/e2c-9 (my referral link for $30 off)