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TheQueen and ProblemChild are obvious mutts, which stinks not knowing their parents and so on... TheFiance understands my frustration and any time we see one of the advertisements for DNA testing on dogs, it is pointed out to me excitedly. (it would be nice to know everything they are, but that doesn't really help along the lines of genetic problems, etc.)

Sort of off topic (and not pertinent to your final question), but you brought it up!! I had our mix, Hannah-banana DNA tested with the MARS Wisdom Panel and now, when people see her and ask me, "What breed is she?" instead of saying she's a Canardly, I can say she's Boxer, Cocker Spaniel, Great Pyrenees, Labrador, Miniature Poodle and Viszla!!! You should see their jaws drop!!

I agree that it really didn't help me with any genetic issues, but at 10 years old, Hannah is as healthy as they come, so I'm not worried about genetics with her anymore... And it was fun to find out the definite breeds that make up a one-of-a-kind dog!

 

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I had found one of the DNA kits and was positive I was going to buy it, however upon further inspection, I found they they were not yet able to recognize jack russells, or parsons... which is what we're 98% certain is one of the things she is.

The MARS panel detects both Parson and Russell Terriers... When I had Hannah done (a couple of years ago) my vet had to draw blood and send it in... I don't know if there's a less invasive way to do it now or not... My vet charged me approximately $127 to do the test...

http://www.wisdompanel.com/breedinfo/breedsdetected.html

I know what you mean about loving a special dog, but then knowing they're ALL equally special in your heart - just in different ways!!