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Would you DNA test your dog? I'm curious to know if you own a mixed breed yorkie - yorkiepoo, morkie, snorkie, etc. would you DNA test your dog to see which breed it's most like. Supposedly the benefit is that you could see which hereditary diseases it may be more prone to if you find out which breed it's most like. Also, if you have a purebred, if it was affordable would you DNA test to see just how purebred your dog really is? I posted this originally in this forum & for some reason it was moved to the Breeding/Showing/Traveling forum, so I'm rephrasing it & reposting it here so it's clear that I'm not breeding my dog (he's recently neutered), showing it, or traveling with it. I just love my yorkiepoo & want to know more about it. I'd like the opinion of general yorkie owners, not breeders, so please do not move this to the breeding forum, where only breeders look, again. What's your opinion on DNA testing for non-breeding, non-showing puposes, just for your own knowledge? |
I think they're cool. I've heard they're not always totally reliable though or 100%. I get comments all the time that people think Jackson is a Silky Terrier, he's a bigger guy at 12lbs, but sometimes I am curious to know for sure what he is. I don't think I'd spend the money though because I don't really care what he is mixed with. |
I would do it...and have been seriously considering it. We have a puppy that we adopted from the shelter. Her paperwork said, Yorkie/Poodle/Beagle mix!!! How crzy is that??:animal36 lol~ She looks like a YorkiePoo but I would love to have the DNA test just to settle the debate of everyone coming at me with.."wonder what breed she is????".....wonder what she's mixed with"....I bet she's this...or I'd bet money she is that." I really don't care what she is, I love her regardless...but I'd just like to have a bone-a-fied answer for them, once and for all! :p |
1 Attachment(s) Here is a pic of My Maggie May...the Yorkie/Poo/Beagle.....lol, just a beautiful and well loved furbaby!:D |
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Thnx! She is just such a sweetheart! We love her beyond measure! I like the idea of a Puggle-Poo~~! |
If I had a mixed breed (or typical mutt-zoid ;)) it would be interesting. But I have no doubt regarding my pups' "Yorkiness", so I wouldn't for them. NOW, if the DNA testing ever progresses to the point where it would show me the genetic propensity for disease in my particular beastie, THAT would be worth the $$. |
I might be curious if I had a dog that was mixed and might do it for fun just to see what breeds they found. The results wouldn't matter at all to me though. I agree that if DNA testing would show any health issues that I needed to be on watch for with Sassafras I would do it. |
Good point! If it would alert me to any health issues that might be in my dog's future...it would DEFINITELY be worth it! |
I did the DNA test on one of my "rescued Maltese girls." Just out of curiosity and because her hair seemed a bit "untameable"......figured if she was mixed with something, why put her through growing out to a full coat! But as it turned out, she is 100% maltese! YAY for her and me.......we're almost with a full coat! The downside to the DNA testing is that they only can compare the results they get with the DNA results of "breeds" of dogs that are in there data base of the company you decide to use........so depending on how many different breeds are in your fluffs background and "IF" they are in their data base will give you accurate results. Just a thought! :) |
I have been curious, but I would never actually do it if I know what my little pumpkin is. There is no need to spend $125 - 150 on a DNA kit especially when they don't have alot of breeds in the database. Alot of the results I've heard are crap. But, I know of atleast one good DNA testing place (I forget the name) but they were on NatGeo once. |
It was actually only $49. I got the kit on sale at Petsmart. I had to swab the inside of Winston's cheek twice & mail it in to them. They say they can tell me in 3 weeks what his significant breed is - at least 50%, intermediate breed - at least 25% & minor breed - at least 12.5%. They say they have 200+ breeds in their database. Whatever the results are won't make a difference to me, I'm not breeding or showing him. I think it might help to know if he's predominantly something when buying breed specific supplements or books about training, etc. because they say certain breeds have typical personality traits & to look out for any breed specific medical issues. Mostly I'm just curious! I researched the product on-line before buying it and it had good reviews. They said there is a professional version that vets do that can also predict the size & risk for diseases. |
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Mine is the same size. B/c Pippi is a service dog, and therefore w/me always, I get people all. the.time. asking, 'oh, what breed is that?" When I say Yorkie, the other Yorkie owners will inevitably say, "oh, wow! She's BIG! I have a Yorkie, too, but s/he's a teacup :rolleyes:. It's amazzzing how many sizes they come in :rolleyes:". Um, yeah. Not really. Look at people, lady. To argue w/idiots is futile and time-consuming, so I let them be smug in their false knowledge. But, to the question: No, I would not DNA test her. B/c even if the result showed she was yorkie mixed w/mountain goat, I'd love her all the same :cool: |
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I myself have a couple of mix breeds and if I had the extra money I'd have it done in a heart beat. It would put an end to the "well he could be a mix of this or a mix if that". Wouldn't make me love them any more or less, it would just be for fun. |
I am thinking about doing the test on my hubby's dog. I bought her for him for his bday and was told it was a ckc registered LH chi. The vet sd she did not think it was full blooded maybe a chorkie. One groomer sd maybe a chocolate yorkie. She does have more hair than any but 1 pic I have seen of lh chis. I have seen 1 pic that even hubby sd looked like her that was a chorkie. He keeps saying she is a full chi though which is what he wanted. My do it for his bday but would hate to disappoint him. |
2 Attachment(s) Yes, we did this! Our girl is not a Yorkie, but I wanted to know her breeds. (She was found roaming the streets.) Here is her picture and results. Not sure if the tests are 100% accurate, but we did this one for fun. Vivi, January 2010 Attachment 304664 DNA Test, October 2009 Attachment 304665 |
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no, i dont think so. I only have one mixed breed.. my Tucker man and he is yorkie poodle mix. His momma was full pred toy poodle his dad was a yorkie poodle mix so I would assume he would come back 75 percent poodle.. however he looks so much like a yorkie its very odd..:).. all of his other siblings were more poodle like.. |
So the DNA place received the cheek swab sample I sent of Winston. They emailed me that I should be able to check results online in 2-3 weeks. I think I will also receive results in the mail, but this was so I could follow the process. |
I wouldn't. Once we get our 'pets' - we fall in love (or in some cases - don't) but in my opinion - why would I care ? They are what they are and no test would make me love them more or less. Health wise - don't know - I don't think a DNA test would really offer much information on what is in the lines.....The only thing I can think of where they'd be handy is if a breeder was questioned on who a mom / dad was regarding a puppy. But - hopefully MOST OF US ARE NOT BREEDERS :rolleyes: (there's already way too many people breeding) then that really doesn't apply to a average person. ps - edited to add - doing it for fun is totally different. Can't see any thing wrong with that ! |
I'm surprised by how many people wrote that they wouldn't DNA test their dogs because the results wouldn't make them love their dog any more or less. I didn't even think of THAT when DNA testing Winston. He's a yorkiepoo and I'm so crazy about him & love him so much that I want to know MORE about him. He's such a perfect little puppy that I recommend him to all my friends & want more JUST LIKE HIM (yes, I know realistically that another puppy would not be exactly like him). So it's more about how much I already love him, not loving him more or less based on his "yorkiness". |
I wouldn't do the testing. I talked to my vet about DNA and he told me I would need DNA from the parents to be sure. All 3 are very healthy and I know who their parents are. He did complete blood testing to check for health issues. My big boy is 12 lbs of pure yorkie. His mom and dad are 7-8 lbs. I love them all no matter what. |
1 Attachment(s) I would love to know what Ollipop is. I am pretty sure he is Yorkie mixed or at least that is whatever one else things so thats what we are going with. When we are out we get asked if he is part shounzer (way spelled wrong) so he may be Yorkie/Shounzer. Here is a pic I took of him the other day- Attachment 305081 |
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Personally - I'd love to see people refer others to shelters - that's my plan if (in my lifetime) I ever get another dog.....I love my girls but there's just too many people breeding now that's it's like "true" Purebreds are a rarity |
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Then we have since then started calling him... Ollie, Olliepop (singing Lollipop Lollipop), Olliepoppers, Olliepooopers.... and he answers to all of them:D |
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New Member, New Morkie Mom Hello. Just joined this site, as I just got a Morkie puppy, & am interested in learning more about them. My Morkie's name is Zoey, she was born March 9th, 2011. She brings me so much joy & love, & is my constant companion. My children are all grown & gone, now, so she is our baby. We also have a Chihuahua named Cheech & a Pomeranian named Twister. They mostly hang out with my husband. I hope to learn more about Morkie's & meet new friends. Thank you for letting me join.;) |
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