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Seems what they thought was the Merle gene in DNA testing turns out not to have been so almost everything that was based on genetic theory around the Merle trait is no longer valid and as of current no other test has been developed. I think many merle breeders would embrace a merle testing program i... View More
It's a shame that there isn't the same effort put into genetic testing of our pets as there is for our livestock. Our dogs are just as important in our lives as family members, and I think it would behoove these laboratories to dedicate a little more time to them too.
Agreed. I think it is because of the commercial aspect and monetary value placed on pets vs. commercial animals. An expensive dog may run a couple of thousand, which is equivalent to a cheap horse. The biggest problem with genetic research on dogs is that so many labs have set up shop and are making... View More