What will his DNA reveal?

[KarenSoCal]

Since you are in SoCal I am curious to see if the results will show a small % of chihuahua.as I said I do not have faith in these at all and everyone I know who has one one in LA has been told part chihuahua regardless.

I guess it wouldn't surprise me. But I wouldn't be surprised if that was true. Those little chihuahuas get around!

 

[TammyJ]

I understand what you're saying here. Wolves were bred for generations favoring specific traits, like protectiveness, herding, size, speed, prey drive, etc., finally getting to fluff balls that nip at ankles. So actually all dogs started as mutts, until after enough generations that the traits and appearance of the offspring were fairly reliable.


I saw a Nat Geo program that showed "just a dog"; what dogs would look like if all dogs freely bred, no influence from humans, for multiple generations. He would be a brown/tan color, medium hair length, about the size of Bishop, a tail that arched over his back, medium muzzle length...a "just-a-dog". He would not have any of the physical problems that are so common: hip dysplasia, blindness, subluxating patellas, shoved in face respiratory problems etc.

I believe people have interfered with natural selection way too much, across all species. I for one certainly don't trust the current meddling with the human genome. Good will come of it, but what a huge Pandora's box to open.

We already have those "just a dog" dogs right here in Jamaica, all over the place, and they are exactly as you describe them. Here they are referred to as Jamaican Mongrel Dawg. Thank you very much.

 

[jeff kushner]

Beach dog......LOL, everyone loves the "beach dog"

Dna test on a dog...wow, wait, what....sry, Jeff Dunham's friend Bubba J is yelling in the background something about "wudn't me"

Guess we'll see!

btw, that stance in the water looks chow....we had a chow/golden mix....same stance, same tongue.

 

[wellington]

Just wondering when you are expecting the results back?

 

[KarenSoCal]

We already have those "just a dog" dogs right here in Jamaica, all over the place, and they are exactly as you describe them. Here they are referred to as Jamaican Mongrel Dawg. Thank you very much.

Yes, I would think there are many populations of them around the world. Any locale with a large street dog presence would have them.

 

[KarenSoCal]

Just wondering when you are expecting the results back?

I HAVE BISHOP'S DNA RESULTS!

The breed info is here. If anyone wants to see the full report, here's the link.

You folks did an impressive job ID'ing him!

www.wisdompanel.com/app/s/v8x0z1n

 

[wellington]

I can't believe Chihuahua, cocker, border collie and Australian shepherd.
Yeah, I don't think they are very accurate to tell ya the truth.
Was fun though.

 

[SinLA]

Called it!!! Lol

 

[KarenSoCal]

I can't believe Chihuahua, cocker, border collie and Australian shepherd.
Yeah, I don't think they are very accurate to tell ya the truth.
Was fun though.

I think they are quite accurate. DNA testing has become more complex and more info is obtained from it. I can believe all those breeds are there when you consider some are only 1 or 2% of his makeup.

I'm really surprised that he's 43% husky! Twice the amount of German Shepherd! I'm going to have to say he's a Husky mix now! Then people will just think I'm confused between the 2 breeds...I mean, look at him! Who would think more husky?

If you check the web site there is a lot more info, including 27 of his relatives are found, but all are distant relatives.