Genetics Testing
 

Just went to the vet for our 12 week check up with Eden. After the vet did the weigh, poke you in the butt routine she said that pit bulls are prone to itchy skin- which we've been dealing with since day one.
My husband and I perked up at this and asked what the vet thought she might be along with pit.

That's when she offered us something we'd never heard of....genetic testing for our dog!!http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/confused.png

They happened to have just ordered a batch of swabs and they took an oral swab, sent it off and we should hear back in around 4 weeks.

This test will tell us what top 4 breeds are in Eden's line, all for $70. Now, for $120 they can run a blood panel to be studied and they send you a broader profile of all breeds in your dog and the risks associated with those types of dogs.

It seems pretty cool but was just wondering if anyone else had heard of this kind of genetic testing for pooches before?

Waste of money.

I wasted money to have them tell me I have a Chi/Bernese Mtn Dog/Italian Greyhound/Bull Terrier
Think anyone would believe me if I tell them that my 68lb Nick is a Chi mix?
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LoL Oh my, he's definitely no chi. Well, shoot I was hoping that it would tell us something really interesting. Sounds like they pull it out of their ear. http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/tongue.png

Sorry but you just got scammed.

By the way, Kit...Nick is gorgeous!!!!!http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/hearts.gif

This. Those things are not accurate.

This is from 2008, but it's a nice video documentary of it! http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/smile.png

This x2

Lol! I would not use that vet anymore, I hate money grubbing ones. They probably just made $40 to swap your dogs spit. I'm curious to see what she comes back though, every one I've seen is pretty hilarious.

Ouch. Those things are notoriously innacurate and any vet with sense or that isn't a scammer would tell you that

Thanks! We kinda like him too. He's our big teddy bear.

Here's one of the better articles I've seen on these genetic tests and the science behind them.

Can DNA Decipher the Mix? | The Bark

I did this with snow, my Pit Bull mix.

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Test results:

American Bulldog mix and Rottweiler.
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if you want to put money into genetic testing you can test your dog for dieseases that are known to be common in a breed optigen does some BUT they will not tell you what breed your dog is.

My replies in red. But, yeah...those tests are a joke and about their only real worth is when you are trying to prove your Pit Bull or Pit Bull mix is NOT a Pit Bull if you live in an area with a breed ban.

Honestly, after being sold some bs test I'd be looking for a new vet who is better informed, not trying to make a profit off of unnecessary and useless testing and that has experience dealing with bully breeds and allergies.

I think we can use the silly DNA test to get insurance and get away from hate in the town though lol I've seen many different crosses and you'd be surprised at what some of them turn out to be like.

For example this is an apbt x fila http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/smile.png straight cross f1 :

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This guy right here is a mix of Rottie, Neo, Wolf and other stuff http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/smile.png

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/v...3/ab7eb20b.png

0o; That Rottie, looks like a regular full blood rottie to me.

Wow that first dog is gorgeous

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I think the second dog is very nice as well...