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Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis | 
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| Brand: Wisdom Panel MX Mixed Breed Analysis
Category: Kitchen
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 1363
Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 18 x 13 x 3
MPN: Wisdom Panel MX Mixed Breed Analysis
ASIN: B00194HFGS
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| Features:
| • | The most comprehensive canine DNA test on the market - able to detect more than 130 American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized breeds. | | • | Uses over 300 genetic markers to accurately* identify breeds in your dog's genetic background, the result of the analysis of more than 19 million DNA markers from more than 13,000 dogs. | | • | Utilizes DNA from blood samples to ensure high quality results. | | • | Delivers a full-color customized report on your dog's results in 3-4 weeks, and helps you partner with your veterinarian to better understand your dog's traits | | • | IMPORTANT: A veterinarian supervised blood draw is required. Failure to do so voids warranty and no refund will be provided. Fees for veterinarian visits not included in purchase price. |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Which breeds can we find in your dog? This is the most complete and comprehensive mixed breed analysis test currently on the market and it detects more than 130 American Kennel Club-recognized breeds.
The Wisdom Panel MX Mixed Breed Analysis™ is the most complete and comprehensive mixed breed analysis test currently on the market. Your dog's DNA is extracted from the small blood sample sent to our laboratory, and typed at over 300 genetic markers. The DNA pattern found is compared to all the breeds in our database by a powerful computer algorithm that produces an informative report on the breeds detected in your dog. This report also explains how the breeds detected may influence your dog's physical and/or behavioural traits.
The Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis kit contains everything your veterinarian needs to ship a sample of your dog's blood to Mars Veterinary for analysis. The kit contains a pre-paid shipping box, a 10-page booklet describing the test, a shipping form, a uniquely bar-coded 2ml blood tube for blood sample collection by your veterinarian, a secondary protective shipping tube and absorbent gauze (to meet US postal regulations for shipping blood products) and a seal for the shipping box.
*The Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis is used to help determine the breed makeup of a dog. Validation testing has resulted in an average accuracy** of 84% in first-generation crossbred dogs of known parentage. The breeds in this validation study represent 45% of AKC registrations. The Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis is not intended to predict disease or behavior in any particular dog.
**Accuracy was determined by average positive predictive value across breeds studied.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Personal Experience July 24, 2008
I tested my own dog, who the shelter listed as a Shetland sheepdog, but who didn't look or act anything like a Sheltie to me. Running this test was a Christmas gift to myself since I had always wondered. It was not some great insightful evaluation and it probably won't help me from a medical point of view.
So, as a veterinarian I had always thought that she looked like a Brittany spaniel with some husky mixed in for good measure. The Wisdom Panel MX probably isn't going to change anything for me, but I enjoyed finding out that her test revealed a mix of: Brittany spaniel, bloodhound, chow chow and Leonburger. Given her appearance, personality and the amount of hair that falls off of her and makes large white tumbleweeds around the house, I thought that this was a pretty good "scientific" guess. Remember, this is a "blind" test, they don't get a picture of your dog or any other information, so this is based on their evaluation of your pet's genetic markers. And in case you're wondering, I do provide this test to my clients, but I don't have anything personally invested in Mars Veterinary.
So, talk to your vet and have at it if you have the extra money and really want to know. A friend tested her pitbull looking dog and the test came back as expected. So, don't do this if you are going to be disappointed. Good luck.
 not impressed May 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Ran this test on our two "pound" dogs.Our small, 15 pound dog that looks like a pomeranian came back as a Borzoi, German Shepherd, Pekingese mix. And our 60 lb dog that looks like a retriever with maybe some setter, came back as mostly Kerry Blue Terrier, with some beagle, cocker, french bulldog and rottweiler. Neither are even close!But I guess since they say they are only 84% accurate on first generation crossbred dogs with known parentage, this is to be expected. Run the test if you want a laugh, but don't expect accuate results.
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