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Purebred dogs versus mutts, the argument for having a purebred dog is that the owner wants to know their dog’s background. By knowing if the dog is a Boxer, a Greyhound, or a German Sheppard; the owner will know the temperament and characteristics of their furry friend. With animal DNA testing, owners, who wanted purebreds, can rescue mutts and find out what breeds the dog is mixed with. Mutt owners can get an animal DNA test done at AccuDiagnostics in Rancho Cucamongo.

Animal DNA testing involves comparing your dogs DNA to 108 different dog breeds. By knowing the breeds that your mutt is mixed with, this can inform you of whether your pup could be prone to hip dysplasia, which Rottweilers can be inflicted with as they age. By knowing if your pup is mixed with Rottweiler, the vet can keep an eye out for hip dysplasia during your four-legged friend’s check-ups and caught early enough surgery can be performed to prevent the complications from the ailment.

Male Boxers can be very territorial and the breed is known to be headstrong, so you will know to get professional training to help with this temperament. Greyhounds do not have several layers to their coat, so the rule is if you need a jacket your Greyhound needs one too. Alaskan Huskies are very energetic, so if you are a couch potato, you will know to hire a professional dog walker to drain their large amounts of energy and save your favorite shoes from being chewed to pieces.

By swabbing the inside of your dog’s cheek for 30 seconds, results of what your cute mutt is mixed with can be known in 2-4 weeks. AccuDiagnostics will provide you with a certificate that will inform you of the primary, secondary and other breeds your pooch is mixed with. Some of the 108 breeds that can show up in the animal DNA analysis are Irish Setter, Newfoundland, Poodle, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Bouviers des Flandre, Whippet and, of course, the most popular breed Labrador Retrievers.

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Information is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. AccuDiagnostics does not engage in the practice of medicine. The information provided should not be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Readers are urged to consult a licensed physician before starting or stopping any medical treatment. Any action by the reader in response to this information is at their discretion, and AccuDiagnostics can in no way be held liable for such action.

Owners of mixed-breed dogs can uncover their dog’s exact heritage through DNA testing. The process is identical to that of a human DNA test, and simply involves swabbing the inside of the dog’s cheek for about 30 seconds.

AccuDiagnostics of Rancho Cucamonga, California, was recently featured in numerous publications for this significant technological advancement. Samples can be collected at the location or at-home with a kit. The DNA matching is completed by Canine Heritage, which compares the collected sample against specimens collected from 108 different dog breeds.

Results are returned in 2-4 weeks. A certificate is issued that includes the dog’s name and breed composition analysis (primary, secondary, and other breeds). An uploaded photo can also be included at no additional charge.

Veterinarians appreciate knowing what breed of dog they are treating, because breeds have different health issues and risk factors. They also have different behaviors and instincts, which can impact the training process.

Owner Bill Baumgartner and family own two adult dogs, Tango and Twiggy, which they adopted from the Benevolent Animal Rescue Committee. They assumed that Tango was a Labrador-German shepherd and Twiggy was a German shepherd-mastiff. A DNA test revealed that Tango was a German short haired pointer and German shepherd mix, while Twiggy was a coon hound and Staffordshire bull terrier.

For more information, please contact the AccuDiagnostics location in Rancho Cucamonga:

9300 Santa Anita Ave.
Suite 104
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

(909) 962-8772

The complete article, as featured in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, is located here.

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Information is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. AccuDiagnostics does not engage in the practice of medicine. The information provided should not be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Readers are urged to consult a licensed physician before starting or stopping any medical treatment. Any action by the reader in response to this information is at their discretion, and AccuDiagnostics can in no way be held liable for such action.