Ever been confused about your dog’s ancestry? We are. The Humane Society called Zoie a Border Collie and Rottweiler mix, but I’m still not convinced. Now cheaper DNA tests may be the answer for thousands of dog owners confused about their beloved mutt.
The tests, which cost as little as $65, are the result of several years of work by scientists who gathered a large pool of DNA samples from thousands of dogs to create a sort of genetic roadmap of breeds.
For years, owners have been able to get dogs tested to prove they are the offspring of parents that breeders said they were. In the new testing, DNA markers that help tell breeds apart are checked against the thousands of DNA samples to find out Fido’s ancestry.
The cost of a cheek-swab test is $65; the cost of the blood test is up to vets but could range between $100 and $200.
Ask your veterinarian for more information.
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