https://www.wptv.com/news/national/dna-kits-for-pets-which-is-the-best

(Above photo from Rover.com)

While I don’t have personal evoerience testing any dog’s DNA with any DNA testing company, I know this is a popular cultural trend. I enjoy guessing though, what I think mixed breeds are comprised of.

Todays culture has a more “I need to know” mentality, when it comes to searching for the true make-up of their dog. With the culture of the World Wide Web being at our fingertips almost every second of the day, on our Smart-Phones…why not?! No surprise here, that DNA testing is a trend, for identifying mixed breed make-up.

Im glad someone has done even a crude comparison test. In the article above, the author  sent a sample to (3) DNA test companies, from the same dog. Two came back with the same result, and the 3rd came back with a different, but closely related result. You’ll read, the Siberian Husky was the “largest percentage of make-up” in the two agreeable test results. The third company  reported Samoyed, another Alaskan sled dog breed, as the “largest majority DNA match.” In Alaska, these dogs occur readily mixed with each other and other sled dogs. They’re bred there for performance, vs maintenance of a bloodline. So stateside, it’s common to have all Alaskan sled dog blood, in any given “pure-bred” Alaskan breed. Occasionally, Alaskans interchange the name of the breed, when referring to Siberian Huskies and Samoyeds. The Alaskan Husky, is often then referred to as “the Husky,” while the Siberian may be called by either Samoyed or Siberian. This could account for the differing 3rd report, that the author did not take into account.

But as the articles author expressed,  lots of data, helps these tests become more accurate. Since these companies allow you to check back, results will likely become more accurate, and more complete in description, of both majority & lower percentage DNA breed matches.

So if this is your thing, I say’ “ go for it!” More samples provided by dog owners, make testing results more accurate. Choose a company with a vast database, many sample contributions, and with high success ratings. Check back, for higher integrity results, for your dog. We know human databases are gaining the same integrity, as more people want to know about their own ancestry. Today this method is a common first step for humans, wanting to meet biological families, when adopted.

As an adoptee beginning my own search, every investigator I contacted, recommended 123 DNA.i I’ll report back, with my experience using a human DNA testing company.

Either way, enjoy the guessing of what comprises your mixed breed, or get more “knowing” satisfaction with DNA testing. But love and treat your dog based on its personality, and individuality. Even different individuals of the same breed, require personalized exercise, feeding and wellness plans!

Here are additional links, that express the differences between these Alaskan Sled Dogs:

https://www.canidae.com/blog/2013/11/alaskan-malamute-siberian-and-alaskan-husky-differences/

Alaskan Malamute, Siberian and Alaskan Husky Differences

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https://www.rover.com/blog/quiz-husky-samoyed-malamute/

Husky, Samoyed, or Malamute? [Quiz]

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