Q: Can the test prove that my dog is purebred?
A. If you think your dog is one or two specific breeds, you can indicate this during the kit online activation and the DNA sample will be analyzed with entire breed database along with a profile comparison of the specific breed(s) you select. However, the breed test is not designed to be used in court to solve disputes over breed purity.
I can say, without a doubt, that these DNA tests cannot determine purebred status and this is why they have the disclaimer (and rightly so) re: court disputes. They are not accurate and are not intended to be so in the way that is under discussion here. They are only reliable as far as parentage just like human DNA tests which are designed to test the same thing.
I hope that helps. |