What breeds are in your cross bred dog, and why does it matter?




The Vetpodcast - Veterinary Podcast show

Summary: Ever wondered what breeds are in your cross bred dog? This information may be more important than you may think. Different breeds have different characteristics. A Labrador Weimaraner cross will show different behaviour than for example a Labrador German Shepherd, although they may look similar. Certain breeds may be genetically more likely to suffer from a specific condition. If we know the breeds in your dog, we may be able to control these conditions. Is your pure bred dog actually pure bred. George Sofronidis from Genetic Technologies in Australia may have some answers. The BITSA website is http://www.animalnetwork.com.au/bitsa/