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Mars Veterinary™ Launches the Most Comprehensive DNA-Based Mixed Breed Test for Dogs
Since rescuing her mixed breed dog Sol three years ago, Becky Shelton, like millions of other dog owners, often wondered what breeds make up her mystery dog's background. Beyond satisfying her curiosity, Shelton wanted to find what potential issues may affect Sol throughout his life. But it wasn't until Shelton's veterinarian, Dr. Marty Becker, invited her to be among the first ever to use the science of canine genetic testing through the Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis test, that she finally learned Sol's real genetic identity. more >>
Test Offers Owners Information About Mixed-Breed Dogs
From Good Morning America
June 16, 2007
Scientists First to Isolate a Single Gene Common to All Small Dogs
From the smallest Chihuahua to the largest Great Dane, dogs dramatically vary in size, much more than most other animals. Now scientists have discovered a genetic basis for this diversity. A new study published in tomorrow's edition of the research journal Science reveals a genetic marker that may determine whether dogs are big or small, and helps answer a burning question in genetics – how could dogs as a species have such a tremendous variation in size? more >>
Doggie DNA Reveals Mutt's Identity
Wisdom Panel™ Mixed Breed Analysis test Used to Help Detect Illnesses in Certain Breeds
Although purebreds compete in front of judges for best in show at the Westminster dog show, it's every day mutts that compete for the affection of millions of Americans. more >>
A genetic test for the dogs
If you are like many of the millions of owners of mixed-breed dogs in this country, the question of whether there's a little pug in your beagle or some terrier in your poodle has crossed your mind more than once. more >>