[kristen johnson 2]

Oh that will be interesting. My little Dexter has been on a diet and never gets any smaller. I would love to see what size predictions would be for him. His personality report would just say “nightmare” lol.

[kristen johnson 2]

kate-leber I agree! I was so excited to contribute to this. I”m so fascinated by it. I’ve been trying to guess what one of my dogs is based on her personality. She has to have some kind of livestock breed in her because she sits and stares watch out the window frozen forever! It’s her mission in life. What did your dogs results show? Were you able to guess what they might say? I was pretty dead on with my other dog. He was easy though he looks exactly like an Australian Cattle Dog and Terrier mix……I just didn’t know which terrier(s).

[kristen johnson 2]

Oh thanks Dawn! I will check that out too. I’m so interested in all this but feel like so much of it is over my head. Lol.

[kristen johnson 2]

Katie I’m so jealous of you! My dream would be to have a whole pack!

[kristen johnson 2]

Lori,
That’s awesome. I have found them to be very responsive. I’m kinda surprised sometimes how much so.

[kristen johnson 2]

Dawn that’s awesome you took part even though you have a purebred dog. I feel like so many people are only participating because they get something out of it…..the DNA test. But without purebred dogs it seems like they can’t really do what they want to do. I was going to have my parents take part with their dogs….one is a Newfoundland…..but unfortunately she didn’t make it. I have been pushing everyone I know to take part though. Lol.

[kristen johnson 2]

Well I received one of my dogs tests. The other one hasn’t been tested yet. I think it matters also what behaviors they’re studying…..my little Dexter has all the behaviors. Seriously he’s a handful so I’m not shocked they wanted his DNA to test. Lol. I’m still waiting to test Luna. I would much rather donate to this study than buy a test from a corporation who is just making a profit. I’m just not able to afford it at this time.

[kristen johnson 2]

Yes. I received my dogs DNA test too. There was a lot of confusion when they started taking donations. Essentially it is like a donation to help the study and in return you get to be moved up to the top of the list. Now that they are able to take donations they have more money to be able to process all the DNA they have. They have so much of it because so many people are participating……which will be awesome for the study!

[kristen johnson 2]

If you fund your dogs DNA kit the money would go towards the study instead of just some companies profit.

[kristen johnson 2]

Interesting! It makes so much sense but it’s so fun to have the science to back it up.

[kristen johnson 2]

I’ve been curious about this too. Not for any specific reason or need but just cause I”m intrigued.

[kristen johnson 2]

That’s interesting. Did you think she was those breeds before the DNA tests? I am curious about how many owners are close or right about what breeds their dog is. I had mine nailed! He’s like 30% Australian Cattle Dog and then 3 kinds of terrier. He was easy though. He looks exactly like that…..but more so acts like it! Lol.

[kristen johnson 2]

Well I do read them all. I enjoy it. I feel dumb responding to each one saying “Wow. Fascinating. Thanks for sharing!” But I do want you to know that at least one person is reading and enjoying. Lol. I’m truly fascinated with all of it!

[kristen johnson 2]

Should we be updating these surveys after a certain amount of time to make sure they’re accurate? Will you be able to see that and changes that may happen as the dogs age?

[kristen johnson 2]

This is all so fascinating! I love that you post about it! Thank you for sharing with us!

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