DNA Testing - Kit

[SWHouston]

I've looked into this a bit farther, and ha, it's possible that this Thread may become more of a Product Evaluation, than the original general question I posed originally.

Anyway, if someone is interested in purchasing this Kit, I found that getting it directly from the Mfgr (Wisdom) is (at this time) cheaper.
$20 off and free shipping ($60). Price is usually $80.
Again, this is research NOT a sales pitch.

I did a little looking around, and you can see a sample Report at...
http://www.wisdompanel.com/view/bin/...20Insights.pdf

Then, I looked at the FAQ, which you may read at...
http://www.wisdompanel.com/faq.html

This test is NOT for Purebreds.
It only goes to a Tertiary level (major-minor-trace).

Now... will I test my animals ?
Probably, I'll do my Male Yorkie Sneakers first, no way he can be a purebred weighing TEN pounds. That's not a breed standard. My little Becca is more standard breed then he is, though they have the same Parents. Brother/Sister about two litters apart (I think), and 1.5 years apart in age.

I hope that if anyone pursues this, please come back and let all of us know how it worked for you.

Have a good Day !
S.W.

[SWHouston]

Just as a followup...

I found this Test Kit a Sam's for $49.98, bought it, and will let you know what happened.

Have a good Day !
S.W.

[luvofallhorses]

I really wouldn't spend my money on those but that's just me. They are hardly ever accurate.

[SWHouston]

luvofallhorses,

That may be true, but it depends on how careful one is in collecting the sample for one thing.

May I ask, just how do you know of that accuracy ? (of the lack of)
Have you used this test before, compared it with other Kits ?

[luvofallhorses]

No.. but they put breeds that are KNOWINGLY NOT in your dog...

[K9karen]

I did a genetic testing on Logan, using a saliva swab.
I already knew she was part German Shephard, and because she "talks/howls" and her ears are long (etc) I thought she may have some beagle in her. I was right. That's what the results were. Also a wee bit of Bernese Mountain Dog and I can see that in her coloring. I thought the test was right on.

My vet offered to do blood work and send it to a lab, but I had already had this test done. It as fun.

[SWHouston]

Karen,
Any chance of you scanning the report, and showing it to us ?
Also, what test, Insights, who ?