Canine Heritage Test: Genetic Dog Breed Analysis

Majority of dog owners have no records or information regarding their pet's family history or exact type of breed. Owners of mixed breed dogs and their pet veterinarian, often have to take an educated guess, regarding the dog originally breed. Approximately six million dogs are in animal shelters and rescue organizations, and twenty-five percent of these dogs are purebred, however not always conclusively determined. When adopting or purchasing a dog, pet owners often seek a type of breed, that has the least number of health concerns, playful and safe to interact with children, and easily trainable. In many communities or cities, certain types of breed dogs are not allowed, maybe hard to distinguish in a mixed breed type of dog. Dr. E.J. Finocchio, D.V.M. of the Rhode Island S.P.C.A (Society For The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) said: "So you could have a dog that looks like a pit bull, walks like a bit bull, barks like a pit bull, but genetically it may not be a pit bull."