DDC Veterinary Now Offers New Dog Mixed Breed Test
If you own a mixed-breed dog, perhaps you’ve encountered the question “What kind of dog is that?” and not known the answer. DDC’s veterinary division is pleased to announce that it now offers a test to determine the breed makeup of “mutts” or mixed breed dogs.
Like DNA testing in humans, the breed makeup test uses cheek swabs as samples, which can be sent by mail to the laboratory. The test can detect up to 65 common dog breeds, and reveals the percentage of the dog’s DNA that a particular breed contributes. For example, a dog breed detected as Level 1 means that over 75% of the dog’s DNA is contributed by that breed, while a Level 5 means that the breed contributes less than 10% to the tested dog’s DNA makeup.
The test can provide valuable insight on pets’ health and behavior tendencies, based on the breeds detected.
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