Pet DNA testing company in doghouse after identifying human as canine
Pet DNA testing company in doghouse after identifying human as canine
DNA My Dog received human genetic sample and identified it as a malamute, shar-pei and labrador, according to news station
DNA My Dog received human genetic sample and identified it as a malamute, shar-pei and labrador, according to news station
"Your honor, I didn't say she was a dog. I said she was a bitch!"
received human genetic sample and identified it as a malamute, shar-pei and labrador
There's no mystery here, the sample was just taken from three dogs in a trenchcoat.
If only their media relations team would have been quicker under pressure the whole controversy could have been avoided.
If I take the test and they find out I'm a chihuahua, can I just ride around in some lady's bag all day? Because I'd be okay with that.
Is that what the kids are calling it these days?
Isn't it well known that this is a scam at this point?
Whenever this comes up in conversation I make sure the person I'm talking to knows that this is a total fucking scam.
Were they wrong though?
Doubtful the test was wrong. Highly likely that they cross-contaminated the sample in the lab.
Can someone tell me why it's this important to know what breed your dog is?
I've always had mutts and I usually make an educated guess about what they're bred from. Which is really all that's needed, isn't it?
If my late dog Max wasn't actually a Basenji/Chihuahua and just looked and acted like a mix of those two breeds... why does it matter?
For breeders it is important. For everyone else? Bragging rights.
Our dog had a mysterious bowel issue that wasn’t treating with the standard food change methods. Vet did a dna and found he’s more chihuahua than Australian Shepherd despite being dead on shepherd by appearance. Then more or less immediately they worked out his issue since chis have specific bowel issues that don’t usually happen in aussies.
So it does have valid uses for assisting diagnostic medicine
Litter loading is a thing. People buy a dog but it's swapped for a cheaper or non pedigree. DNA testing is done for puppies to verify that they are what they're supposed to be and AKC requires it sometimes.