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Originally Posted by pstinard  Please, please, please email MARS Labs--you have a way with words, and might be able to find out what their standards are, and help raise them. Let us know what you hear back from them! |
I am not sure I will, although for sure I will bring up Mars to our National Clubs in USA and in Canada.
I think that it would be good to get a breed specific genetic test, from what I have read they are far away from this. Of course for over 30 years or so, we can define a "dog" DNA from a rabbit or a geese.
I am not sure of the science of what they are doing, and how accurate their database is. Remember Garbage in, Garbage out, especially if you are doing some sort of comparative linkage to identify a dog breed, instead of genetic specific tests.
Also none of the major registries such as AKC, UKC, FCI, and CKC recognize this Mars testing protocol as valid for ascertaining a purebred dog status.
So big circle back to Minnie. I do so hope her skin condition heals up. Unfortunately I have no advice there.