What do you get when you mix a Boston Terrier, a Shih Tzu,
a Siberian Husky, an Australian Cattle Dog and a Chihuahua?
You get Alex.
I received the results of Alex's Wisdom Panel canine DNA test yesterday:
The biggest surprises to me were: 1) 0% pit bull and 2) 25% Siberian Husky?!
Then I started googling and learned about the tail of a Siberian Husky –
"curves upward in a sickle shape when excited or interested in something...
the tail can curl enough to touch the back."
Yep, I do believe the breed results are accurate.
The test also looked at genetic trait markers, which appear to be spot on, too,
except for the ear thing:
Leg length
Alex’s legs should be relatively long in length, based on this marker.
Ear carriage
As far as we can tell, Alex probably has perk or upright ears.
Alex’s legs should be relatively long in length, based on this marker.
Ear carriage
As far as we can tell, Alex probably has perk or upright ears.
This type of ear is recessive (which means you need a copy from each parent to show it).*
Common breeds with upright ears include German Shepherd, Chihuahua and Husky.
* Alex's mom has floppy ears so I think this might mean Alex's will stay floppy.
Furnishings
Alex does not carry any copies of the gene for ‘furnishings’ (which would give them
Furnishings
Alex does not carry any copies of the gene for ‘furnishings’ (which would give them
a fuzzy beard and eyebrows). This means Alex probably has smooth, short facial hair.
Coat length and type
Alex’s coat is probably on the short side.
Coat color subtypes
Alex carries one copy of the gene for white spotting so might have a fair bit of white in their coat.
Coat color main possibilities
Alex appears to be mostly dark in color (either black or brown).
Coat length and type
Alex’s coat is probably on the short side.
Coat color subtypes
Alex carries one copy of the gene for white spotting so might have a fair bit of white in their coat.
Coat color main possibilities
Alex appears to be mostly dark in color (either black or brown).
Either that or they’ll have ‘tiger’ striping (called ‘brindle’).
They also have the gene for a ‘mask’ pattern on their face.
Who could have imagined that such an odd mixture of breeds
would result in such a perfect, say nothing of photogenic, dog? Not me.
