For Owners: Canine genealogy kit
Knowing the breeds in your dog's ancestry can be a key ingredient in making sure your precious one maintains a long, happy and healthy life. What was once a difficult or even impossible feat--especially in cases of rescue or adoption--is now as simple as a cotton swab and a stamp. The Canine Genealogy Kit from Hammacher and Schlemmer analyzes your dog's DNA, identifies the breeds, and provides scientific confirmation of the physical characteristics, behavioral tendencies, personality traits, and potential health risks your dog has inherited. All you have to do is rub a cotton swab inside your dog's cheek, send it to the professional lab in the provided envelope, and the lab tests and compares the unique sequences in your canine's genome with DNA markers from a database of thousands of purebred dogs. The DNA test recognizes 63 different breeds (93% of the most common breeds in the U.S.) that can make up your pet's genetic profile. Within about three weeks, you'll receive a certificate listing your dog's ancestry and a detailed explanation of each breed's dominant characteristics that likely have been passed on to your dog. Gotta love modern technology!
[$59.95, hammacher.com]
2009.10.25, 1:48 PM // 0 comments
