We’ve Always Wondered

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We were not necessarily on the hunt for a dog…. well, the kids were. McCoy just happened into our lives after being spared euthanasia. Literally within minutes. Tracking Pixel

On July 27, 2013, McCoy came into our home as if we’d known him his entire life. From the moment he became ours he became a protector and a very loyal friend.

Our kids adore him. Who and I fooling? The adults adore him. He is one of the best dogs I have ever owned.

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We’ve always longed to know more about his genetics… specifically the breeds he is made up of. Seems like every visit to the vet I bring the topic up, especially if the tech has never met McCoy before. I will ask, “What breeds do you see in him?”.

My husband and I have had many conversations about it and honestly Corgi is one breed that is always at the top of our list. The body build and feet have always seemed very similar to us.

Now, if we’re going off of his bark, he sounds like a Rottweiler.  Any delivery service is always shocked to see a 35 pound dog on the other side of the door.

About a year ago I found out about these DNA tests for your dog. Since learning about it, this has been on my to do list.

A few weeks back we ordered a Widsom Panel dog DNA kit. Easy peasy to use…. just three mascara looking wands that you run in their mouth and mail in with pre-paid tracking info.

My husband and I did a fun Facebook Live when we performed the test. Watch how super simple it was!

As we show you in the video the process is very easy. You order your kit online, there is one for $84.99 (which is the test we did) and one for $99.99.

We swabbed his mouth and mailed them back in the box that was provided with postage paid and a barcode for tracking.

Before dropping it in the mail we did go online and activate our kit by using that barcode number.

In a couple of weeks the results were ready online.

Any ideas guesses before you watch the video? Let me just tell you, the results will blow your mind!

Watch the video where I revealed it all while McCoy relaxed in my lap.

What I love about the test results is not only did they share his unique genetic finger print, the breeds that he is made up of (ancestry) and the traits of those dogs, but also specifics on genes they are looking for such as multi-drug sensitivity (which is important to know if your dog ever goes under anesthesia), as well as specific mutations related to disorders that affect the health of our dog. Super valuable if you ask me!

So there you have it! What do you think about the results? Do you see any of those main breeds they identified in him? We are still in shock!

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And isn’t all of the additional genetic information pretty impressive? We love having these details about McCoy since we have no access to his past. This breaks down parents and grandparents.

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Do you have a rescue dog and long to know more about his genetics?

19 Comments

  1. I think a doggie DNA test is a great idea! My guys are purebred, but I’ve had some Heinz 57’s in the past that no one knew what to make of.

  2. I think getting the DNA on your dog is genius!! I need to do this for my girl!!

  3. Wow how sweet is this! I never knew this existed for dogs – I love the idea! It’s so sweet! Great post!

  4. Wow! Who knew you could get a DNA test for your dog! I would love to get a DNA test for my cats! Too coll!

  5. I had no idea this procedure can be done for dogs. My sister would love to do this for her pups.

  6. That would be such a great way to figure out what breed your dog is. I know sometimes it can be impossible to tell what mix exactly they are.

    1. If you do it, there will be no more wondering…..

      Just be prepared for the results to potentially not line up exactly with what you might expect. The miniature poodle and Pekingese results floored us!

  7. I’ve honestly never thought about having my dog DNA tested. But, it might just shine some light into why she does certain things. It’s definitely something I’m going to look into further.

    1. Kristen- we are amazed at the details and info the test provided. Yes, the breed identification is what we wanted most, but the rest share additional details that include multi-drug sensitivities (which you want to know if your dog ever goes under anesthesia) as well as specific mutations in his genetics that can be concerning. It’s pretty detailed!

    2. Kristen- Wisdom Panel really makes it easy. Just order the test online. They have two different ones to choose from, both under $100. The one we did was $85.

  8. We took in my boyfriend’s grandmother’s dog Bella. She is a purebred Catahoula Leopard and she’s so gorgeous. She was lucky enough to adopt her from a shelter.

  9. Rebecca Swenor says:

    Wisdom Panel Dog DNA Test sounds like something I would love to get if I didn’t know what my baby was for sure. I think any person who doesn’t know the breeds their mixed dog is would love to know. Thanks for sharing your experience he is so adorable.

  10. I thought he was part Rot in the face. He is a cute dog. We have a dog that I rescued from the pound. We thing she is some type of terrier.

  11. Oh wow! You can now buy DNA kits for dogs too. That’s really cool. I think dog owners would really find that interesting.

  12. This is really great for dog owners who are looking for information on their dogs. I think its awesome that something like this is avaliable!

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  14. maggie branch says:

    With all of the discrimination against certain breeds I think this is a really great tool to know what exactly your dog is, or is not. I would certainly be interested to know what all my childhood pup had in her if she was still alive.

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