Canine Breed Composition DNA Analysis Certificate

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1 via-pet.com Canine Breed Composition DNA Analysis Certificate DOG'S NAME Bobby FAMILY NAME Latimer DATE ANALYZED ID NUMBER C LEVEL 1 : Not Present LEVEL 2: Collie LEVEL 3: Saluki LEVEL 4: Border Collie LEVEL 5: English Pointer & Irish Setter

2 What your dogs breed composition means Level 1 This category is intended to help owners recognize when their pet's DNA contains a majority of a specific breed (75% or greater). If your dog has a strong match to one of our validated breeds, then it is categorized as Level 1. Most mixed breed dogs will not usually have a breed in this category unless one or both of their parents are purebred. Level 2 This category reports breeds that are easily recognizable within your dog. While these breeds may have a strong influence on your pet, each breed listed makes up less than the majority of your dog's DNA, between 37%-74%. This usually means one of the parents was a purebred. Level 3 This category identifies breeds that have between 20%-36% of the listed breed(s), usually coming from a grandparent. Level 4 Represents 10%-20% of the breed DNA, usually coming from a great grandparent Level 5 This level represents the lowest level of breed in your dog occurring at 5% or less. However, they still appear at a low and measurable amount in your dog's DNA. Please be aware that this breed identification test is designed for the sole purpose of identifying breeds found in the genetic composition of mixed breed dogs. The test can only identify breeds, from those in our database, which are present. It cannot be used to exclude the chance of any other breed being present at some point in the lineage.

Canine Breed Determination Importance of breed results: Acquiring genetic breed heritage knowledge will help educate you about your dog and his or her special health and behaviour traits.

3 Canine Breed Determination Importance of breed results: Acquiring genetic breed heritage knowledge will help educate you about your dog and his or her special health and behaviour traits. You can now be proactive about many of the important factors affecting your dog s life. You possess insight into your dog s unique genetic background, including the history of their breed, personality traits, exercise levels, and much more! You have information on any diseases your dog may be predisposed to. Please make sure to discuss any health issues with your vet and be proactive before any serious illness strikes. Level 1: Not Present Level 2: Bobby's Dominant Characteristics Collie Description: Highly intelligent and easy to train, the Collie is extremely loyal, devoted and protective. They are sensitive and sweet. Generally playful and gentle with children, they may nip at peoples heels, due to their herding nature. They are not naturally aggressive, but may be suspicious of strangers and will react negatively toward people that they do not like. Generally a healthy breed, the Collie may be prone to PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) and eye defects. They may have hip problems that could lead to acute lameness and arthritis.

4 Level 3: Saluki Description: The Saluki is affectionate but not overly demonstrative. They are even-tempered, and although not overly sensitive, they cannot deal with harsh discipline or strictness. While friendly, they may be aloof, even towards members of their own family, and tend to attach themselves strongly to just one person. Due to their strong hunting instinct and speed, they will chase, and possible kill, small non-canine pets. They do best with other Salukis. The Saluki is easily sunburned. They are prone to genetic eye diseases. As a breed, they have a high rate of cancer. Level 4: Border Collie Description: Outgoing, friendly and affectionate with friends, the Border Collie is reserved with strangers. They are highly intelligent, very motivated, enjoy working, and may become neurotic if not given enough to do. They are not usually nervous or aggressive. They have a very strong herding instinct which they will use to attempt to herd cats or other small animals. The Border Collie is one of the healthiest of all breeds. They have no known genetic defects, although deafness and allergies may occur in older dogs.

5 Powered by TCPDF ( Level 5: English Pointer Description: Though dignified, sweet-natured, and gentle, the English Pointer is bred primarily for sport afield. He is packed with energy and belongs with an active owner who will give him the running exercise he needs to feel satisfied. With strangers, most English Pointers are slightly reserved, but congenial. This is not a guard dog. He is amiable with other animals. Neurological/neuromuscular diseases in English Pointers include epilepsy, cerebellar ataxia, and polyneuropathy. Other health issues in English Pointers include heart disease (subaortic stenosis), hypothyroidism, and inherited deafness in Pointer puppies with a lot of white on their head. Irish Setter Description: The Irish Setter is a very energetic, intelligent, good-natured dog. These dogs have been found to be wonderful companions for adults and older children. Sometimes their limitless energy can cause too much excitement and possible danger around very young children. Their adventurous spirit makes for a loving, loyal and entertaining yet stable companion. The major health concerns of the Irish Setter are progressive retinal atrophy (a hereditary eye problem that causes vision loss and blindness), Canine Hip Dysplasia (a hip condition that can lead that can lead to lameness and arthritis) and gastric torsion (a bloating and twisting of the stomach that can result in pain and death). Irish Setters are also susceptible to epilepsy, megaesophagus, as well as a variety of bone diseases.

Congratulations on obtaining your Canine Breed Composition DNA Analysis

Congratulations on obtaining your Canine Breed Composition DNA Analysis Thank you for choosing Viaguard Accu-Metrics In the following pages you will find: Your dog s Canine Breed Composition DNA Analysis