DNA Testing

SWHouston

Now, you're probably going to hear some "comments" on the accuracy of this type test.

But, technology rules, and at some point, the “Nay Sayers” are going to be compelled to yield

to Empirical Data. 

I am not mentioning this to be a"Nay Sayer" but to share some antcedoatal experience with DNA testing. As you mentioned not every test covers every breed. Many breeds that one might think of as being deeply established because of their history etc get some intriguing results when the DNA test is done. My breed, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is not going to be covered very often by any DNA test. They have only been recognized in the USA  since the very late 50s.  When one good friend who owns one of the original RR kennels in the States did the DNA testing on one of her dogs it showed a mix of Mastiff, Dane, Airdale, Pointer and one other that slips my mind tonight.  People might be aghast at this result however these are actually some of the European breeds that were incorporated in to the Native Hottentott or KhoiKhoi dog to create then establish what we now know as the Rhodesian Ridgeback.  In fact untill they were recognized in the States by our Standard they showed up in many more colors than we would expect to see.  (The standard calls for Wheaten and Red-Wheaten)  Brindles, Black and Tans, Blues are among the many surprizes that may pop up from time to time in a purebred litter!   As a breed we only use DNA when establishing the stud of a puppy when there has been a dual cover , or a cover plus frozen insemination.

Ironically the very first time any of our friends tried the DNA testing it was on their Irish Wolfhounds. They are long established breeders who are more picky than the royal family when it comes to breeding.  The test came back showing Irish Wolfhounds but it also had shadows of poodle and another breed in very ,very small percentages. They just flat fell out! Their own line was established and carefully maintained for over 40 years ago, from lines that were traced back much farther than my own family tree!  Literally to the Stud Books in Ireland and England.  We have known them for over a quarter of a century and at no time was there any chance that even an accidental breeding possible.  ( They have an amazing kennel set up with a full time kennel manager who has always lived in.  ) In fact like many giant breeds it is difficult to secure a breeding even with repro vet assistance.  They became active in the groups of folks who despise the thought of this kind of DNA testing as they are now positive the test will never be improved enough to relay the accurate results that history should see reflected.

I do not know how long the Yorkie has been around.Although  I did buy one for my Mother 30+ years ago that was advertised as a tea cup yet ended up being a very atheletic 16 pound vermin killer with a gorgeous coat!  Henry lived for 16 years and was a wonderful boy!  A DNA test on him may have been highly interesting in many ways.

As I said I offer this story for amusement only and look forward to hearing what the DNA test reveals about your own darling furchild. :0}