Penny's DNA Results

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The results of Penny's DNA test just arrived (click on any image to enlarge):


Penny has both Schnauzer and Westie DNA; both are Level 2 (37-74%) explained below:


These results are consistent with our expectations. I suppose it's possible that some of Keli's Westie DNA might have gotten into Penny's sample . . . they do play with the same toys and chew the same nylabones all the time. But the Schnauzer part is all Penny.

This doesn't exactly tell us whether she came from a puppy mill where the Westies and Schnauzers could have been together or from a backyard breeder who intentionally mixed the breeds. Since both breeds are listed as Level 2, we're going to presume that she's a 50/50 mix, 'cuz the math is easier to comprehend.

And I'll even go so far as to say her mama was probably a Westie and her daddy was likely a Schnauzer, since that would be a reasonable explanation why her medical records from her previous owners didn't mention any Schnauzer connection, if it was an unintentional "pairing".

It doesn't matter to us, but it's nice to know that Penny is not just an "honorary" Westie.

Check out the personality traits explained below:


Sound like any two doggies we know?


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