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08-29-2008, 07:21 AM | #136 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | Interesting on that particular DNA test. I can tell you biewers were tested using the test developed by MARS. The Wisdom Panelâ„¢ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test answers 'What's My Dog?' Kathy785 had her biewer tested and one time posted the results...I don't remember any percentage given...it include yorkie, maltese, and an unknown marker. Interesting side note....not all the dogs tested had identical genetic markers. I have been told the test itself identifies back thru 8 generations.
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08-29-2008, 07:37 AM | #137 |
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08-29-2008, 07:40 AM | #138 | |
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I believe I had read somewhere (a few weeks ago) that the Mars test only had an 82% accuracy rate (it was an article about the test). I couldn't find that info on the site that you posted?
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08-29-2008, 07:47 AM | #139 |
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| I believe you are correct Sue. As far as pure Yorkies being tested...I couldn't tell you. (Although technically, shouldn't that have been what was happening when the Biewers were tested, if in fact the breeds history is that the derived from pure, standard Yorkies?) |
08-29-2008, 07:57 AM | #140 | |
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08-29-2008, 07:58 AM | #141 |
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| I couldn't tell ya. The whole subject of Biewers in general is usually met with such hostility everytime it's brought up that alot of people just run in fear. LOL. Lots of people interested to learn more, but few who will pursue it at the cost of being met with insults and not so friendly discussion Last edited by BamaFan121s; 08-29-2008 at 08:01 AM. |
08-29-2008, 07:59 AM | #142 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | Disclaimer ..... I haven't been involved in any mars testing. LOL. The information I know....I've read. Yes, the test is only 84% accurate and not accurate when testing purebreed dogs. According to the website in order to test purebreed dogs...they would have to test EVERY line out there in a particular breed. They have genetic markers from 130 akc recognized breeds. It's those markers they are looking for when examing a particular dog. Here's a FAQ page from the website... Frequently Asked Questions about Mars Veterinary A dvd is supposed to become available explaining the genetics and the biewers involved in the testing. I haven't heard if that's happened yet or not.
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08-29-2008, 08:03 AM | #143 |
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| Originally Posted by Pinehaven Yes, that's what I'm thinking, that Mars testing the pure yorkie would be the controlled group to compare the Biewer test results to. Did it happen that way though, that's the question? That's probably what they should have done. Then compare the results to see how many differences are found. I think that's the only way to know for sure if they are the same breed or not.
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08-29-2008, 08:09 AM | #144 | |
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Here is a link to the accuracy rating. Thoughts on Paws : Mixed breed DNA test says Cassie's a basboxollie That same 84% accuracy is also stated in an article on TheDogChannel.com | |
08-29-2008, 08:09 AM | #145 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | There isn't a "control group" so to speak. They took samples from so many breeds...and used those to determine the genetic markers. This isn't the dna that determines parentage...there are specific markers for the breed itself. Like a boxer's genetic markers are different from a yorkie's genetic markers.
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08-29-2008, 08:17 AM | #146 |
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| Quick question for clarification... Are the genes for coat color used in determining the breeds with the MARS testing? If yes, then do they include the gene for tri/parti within the genes for yorkies? If not wouldn't that make it impossible to tell if biewers or tris are full yorkie or not? The reason I ask is because if all blue/tan yorkies were used to establish the database for the yorkie then when the "parti gene" was present wouldn't that lead the results into the belief that there had to be another breed to account for the color? I personally do not care if "partis" are full yorkie or something was mixed in, it makes no difference to me since I will not be using any in my breeding program. If I had one pop up in a litter, just like any incorrectly colored yorkie it would be spayed/neutered before leaving to a pet home.
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08-29-2008, 08:27 AM | #147 | |
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You can send any incorrectly colored puppy to me.
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08-29-2008, 08:29 AM | #148 | |
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As for why Diggy is so white. I still dont know and frankly don't care. I am curious but will it change anything NO. I am very proud of my mutant colored, hybrid, splitter, carrier, or whatever else he may be. To me he is Diggy and you are exactly right Bama I am curious to learn but i think the hostility is too much for me to read I get mad....and upset. Isnt worth it.
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08-29-2008, 08:34 AM | #149 | |
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Also it is only 84% accurate for the first generation and the accuracy rate declines from there. | |
08-29-2008, 08:37 AM | #150 |
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| Totally off topic but it must be said. Your Diggy looks so cute sleeping!!! He's just adorable.
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