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re: Do people really spend their money on dog DNA testing?
Posted on 2/14/24 at 10:32 am to Hangover Haven
Posted on 2/14/24 at 10:32 am to Hangover Haven
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Are people really this gullible?
People bought pet rocks.
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Posted on 2/14/24 at 10:49 am to Hangover Haven
Maybe I'm just curious what my mutt actually is. 
Posted on 2/14/24 at 10:53 am to Hangover Haven
Talking any shite about dogs other than pit bulls leads to many downvotes
Posted on 2/14/24 at 11:00 am to Hangover Haven
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dog DNA testing
Posted on 2/14/24 at 11:05 am to Hangover Haven
Hey, I just spent $170 on Embark breed and health testing.
Ask Me Anything
I love my dog. She’s my little girl and as her owner, I do think it’s my duty to do what I can for her living a happy life.
She is a stray mutt though and I think knowing more about why she does the stuff she does would be extremely helpful.
It can help in how you approach certain situations. Why does my dog bark. Why does my dog bark the way she doe? For she have guard dog in her? Why does she play the way she does? Is she a herding dog? Is she a ratting dog?
Ask Me Anything
I love my dog. She’s my little girl and as her owner, I do think it’s my duty to do what I can for her living a happy life.
She is a stray mutt though and I think knowing more about why she does the stuff she does would be extremely helpful.
It can help in how you approach certain situations. Why does my dog bark. Why does my dog bark the way she doe? For she have guard dog in her? Why does she play the way she does? Is she a herding dog? Is she a ratting dog?
Posted on 2/14/24 at 11:09 am to Hangover Haven
We have a dog that looks like a Rhodesian Ridgeback but with shorter legs. We were curious what breeds it had so we did a DNA test to find out. Our friends and family all had fun making guesses as to what the results would be. Satisfying our curiosity was well worth the hundred bucks because otherwise we'd never know the truth.
Turns out she's mainly lab with some pug and corgi thrown in.
Turns out she's mainly lab with some pug and corgi thrown in.
Posted on 2/14/24 at 11:15 am to Hangover Haven
we have mutts (street pick-ups) but for a while we had an AKC bloodhound. anyway, we decided to get one of the mutts DNA tested just to find out WTF she is. so at the time we had a terrier mix, the bloodhound, and the mutt we wanted tested (she's obviously a hound of some kind with some doberman markings)
so we get the kit, says to swab her saliva after she drinks some water. we do so not even thinking about how the other dogs all drink from the same bowl
i think you can guess what her results said
so we get the kit, says to swab her saliva after she drinks some water. we do so not even thinking about how the other dogs all drink from the same bowl
i think you can guess what her results said
Posted on 2/14/24 at 11:20 am to Hangover Haven
My Chihuahua that was found on the streets of Huntington Park would chase after rats, opossum and Canadian Geese that would congregate and crap all over our greenbelt.
I thought she might have a little Rat Terrier in her, but nope, testing showed full-on badass Chihuahua.
Took her to Puppy Kindergarten where she learned basic commands and to walk off leash and always stay by my side.
Today's her 15th birthday.
I thought she might have a little Rat Terrier in her, but nope, testing showed full-on badass Chihuahua.
Took her to Puppy Kindergarten where she learned basic commands and to walk off leash and always stay by my side.
Today's her 15th birthday.
Posted on 2/14/24 at 11:21 am to Hangover Haven
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I've been seeing these Embark commercials for DNA testing for dogs. They talk about possibly treating your dog for certain ailments they "could" have. Are people really this gullible?
Do people really care about their dog's lineage?
Anyone every do this, and is it really worth it?
Yes, "pet parents" do this and get their dogs teeth cleaned, get their dogs braces so their teeth will be straight and when Rover inevitable loses a tooth by chewing on a rock because the damned thing is a dog and that's what they do "pet parents" get their dog dental implants. They also take old Rover to the doggy park for play dates with other "pet parent's" dogs. Anyone who would do any of these things is just a few days away from taking old Rover to Home Depot with them so old Rover "can get out of the house". Folks have lost their damned minds. God is good, beer is cold and people are crazy.
Posted on 2/14/24 at 11:27 am to CatfishJohn
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We have a buddy that did one for his hunting lab. It had some other breeds in there and he paid a shite load of money for it. Ended up raising hell with the breeder just to protect other customers, but never got any sort of refund (this was 4-5 years after getting the dog). Dog is great though.
My current lab cost me $1500 without breeding rights 8 years ago. I have her pedigree and nowhere in it is there any mention of a wondering Chesapeake bay retriever...but I know better. She has slightly curly hair on her back which is common with chessies but more telling is the fact that from day one a 6 foot 2X4 was a required tool in her training tool box...something EVERY chessie ever needed to have the right mental outlook. I have been around labs and chessies all my life...I know what to expect of each...if there wasn't a wondering chessie involved it was some sort of immaculate type conception 'cause that bitch is about half a chessie...
Posted on 2/14/24 at 11:35 am to Toroballistic
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People bought pet rocks.
And frisbees and hoola hoops....
‘No one ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public.’
H.L. Mencken
Posted on 2/14/24 at 11:39 am to AwgustaDawg
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taking old Rover to Home Depot with them so old Rover "can get out of the house".
I do this once in a blue moon. Home Depot encourages it. Someone from Home Depot told me they have customers who bring in pigs regularly.
And I always buy something from Home Depot when I do as a thank you. Dogs love to experience new things and as long as they’re well behaved, there is no problem.
This post was edited on 2/14/24 at 11:43 am
Posted on 2/14/24 at 12:25 pm to Hangover Haven
they are kinda fun, but id never recommend one for a health monitoring perspective.
Posted on 2/14/24 at 12:45 pm to athenslife101
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I do this once in a blue moon. Home Depot encourages it. Someone from Home Depot told me they have customers who bring in pigs regularly.
And I always buy something from Home Depot when I do as a thank you. Dogs love to experience new things and as long as they’re well behaved, there is no problem.
I am a dog person, I don't have a problem with it. I never did it because I don't think my Lab would appreciate it...if she ain't hunting or making snide remarks about my inability to find fish or make a straight cut with a circular saw she is asleep on the couch...woe unto him who disturbs her nap for a Home Depot run...unless we stop at Bojangles and all is forgiven...
Posted on 2/14/24 at 1:15 pm to Hangover Haven
I would possibly do this. Both our dogs are rescues but have really strong characteristics of particular breeds. I would love to know the specifics. My husband, however, thinks it is a supreme waste of money and simply refers to them as “Port Hudson Road Ditch Hound” and “Northern Washington Parish Shitheeler” based on their known area of origin.
Posted on 2/14/24 at 1:24 pm to CatfishJohn
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Dog is great though
if the the dog looks and acts like it's supposed to, then why ...
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Ended up raising hell with the breeder
because of a piece of paper?
I mean other than bragging about your dog's lineage, what did the test change?
if it looks like a lB hunting dog, acts like a lab hunting dog, and was purchased for purpose of hunting, then ole boy got exactly what he wanted.
Posted on 2/14/24 at 1:26 pm to AwgustaDawg
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And frisbees
What the frick you got against frisbees?!
Posted on 2/14/24 at 1:31 pm to Nutriaitch
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Dog is great though
if the the dog looks and acts like it's supposed to, then why ...
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Ended up raising hell with the breeder
because of a piece of paper?
I mean other than bragging about your dog's lineage, what did the test change?
They forged paper work and lied to him about a $2,000 transaction, that alone is worth getting upset over regardless of the situation.
He was actually considering studding it out as well, which is why he got the DNA test. People had requested it.
Posted on 2/14/24 at 2:19 pm to Hangover Haven
we did nit pay for it, we got one for free from a friend - and we were glad we did, because what our dog turned out to be was not what we were told.
glad we did - would have been tough for justify paying for it, but the info we got was invaluable.
glad we did - would have been tough for justify paying for it, but the info we got was invaluable.
Posted on 2/14/24 at 2:40 pm to Hangover Haven
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Do people really spend their money on dog DNA testing?
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