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hlthe2b

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4. Count me unsurprised. Do the DNA test for fun, if you wish, but don't expect it to be accurate

Reply to cbabe (Original post)

Thu Mar 21, 2024, 09:13 PM

Mar 2024

Even if they try to be ethical, the difference in the number of validated samples by breed is minuscule compared to the comparison DNA samples for humans. So when the obvious Newfoundland mix is identified as some exotic subvariant of chihuahua? Well, I'd believe one's "lying eyes." LOL

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Pet DNA testing company in doghouse after identifying human as canine [View all] cbabe Mar 2024 OP

No offense, but I'd like to see a picture of the reporter. Beakybird Mar 2024 #1

Of course we do not recommend body shaming, right? marble falls Mar 2024 #2

I'm sorry, but if I was told that I had dog DNA, I would take it at face value. Beakybird Mar 2024 #3

I'm sure your tail is magnificent. Duncanpup Mar 2024 #7

Count me unsurprised. Do the DNA test for fun, if you wish, but don't expect it to be accurate hlthe2b Mar 2024 #4

u get what u pay for. mopinko Mar 2024 #5

And he is 100% good boy. Duncanpup Mar 2024 #6

98 mopinko Mar 2024 #8

I used Embark. Scout is Pit Bull/German Shepherd/ Polly Hennessey Mar 2024 #9

i did my other dog, even tho he had papers, just for fun. mopinko Mar 2024 #10

So it is official? Aussie105 Mar 2024 #11