July 30th 2007 1:33 pm
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Well, we got my DNA test back and...... I'm a dog!

Actually, the DNA test came back without any positive "primary" breed, meaning that I do not have 50% or more DNA from a specific breed. I do, however, have a "secondary" breed match to the German Shorthaired Pointer breed. I found that interesting. I certainly have the pointing thing down pretty instinctively. I can point a squirrel or chipmunk out of any tree!

I also had one "in the mix" breed and that one was the Shetland Sheepdog! I've actually had a few Sheltie breeders and owners try to tell me that they thought I had to be part Sheltie. :)

Of course, at first glance I doubt anyone would have guessed those two breeds, but hey... Who would guess some of the heritage that mom's got in her? (You'd be surprised!) At the moment they can only trace 38 of America's most popular breeds, so that may also limit the findings. (I truly thought that there'd be some golden retriever or chow chow in there!)

If you want to find out anything further about the DNA test that we had done, their website is: http://www.metamorphixinc.com/products2a.html

Have a good one!