DNA or Appearance Alone Can Not Predict Behavior
For nearly a decade, Mars Veterinary has researched and developed state-of-the-art genetic tests for mixedbreed dogs.
Can this test be used by regulatory/animal control officials to determine whether breeds are legislated or
banned in a particular community?
Wisdom Panel™ Insights is designed and intended to be used solely to identify the genetic history of a
mixed-breed dog and no other purpose is authorized or permitted.
Wisdom Panel Insights is not intended to predict behavior in any particular dog. Each dog is unique and
its physical and behavioral traits will be the result of multiple factors, including: genetics, training,
handling and environment.
Can shelters use this test to determine which dogs may be the least "adoptable", thereby putting certain
dogs more at risk for euthanasia?
Wisdom Panel™ Insights is designed and intended to be used solely to identify the genetic history of a
mixed-breed dog and no other purpose is authorized or permitted.
Wisdom Panel Insights is not intended to predict behavior in any particular dog. Each dog is unique and
their physical and behavioral traits will be the result of multiple factors, including genetics, training,
handling and environment.
Does Wisdom Panel® Insights™ test for "Pit-bull?"
The term "Pit-bull" does not refer to a single or recognized breed of dog, but rather to a genetically
diverse group of breeds. Pit-bull type dogs have historically been bred by combining guarding type
breeds with terriers for certain desired characteristics – and as such they may retain many genetic
similarities to the likely progenitor breeds and other closely related breeds.
Due to the genetic diversity of this group, we cannot build a DNA profile for the Pit-bull. If a Pit-bull
type dog was tested, we might anticipate that Wisdom Panel Insights test detect and report moderate
to Minor amounts of one or more distantly related breeds to those used to breed the dog, it is possible
that one or more of the following breeds might be detected at moderate to Minor amounts: the
American Staffordshire terrier, Boston terrier, Bull terrier, Staffordshire Bull terrier, Mastiff, Bullmastiff
Boxer, Bulldog and various small terriers like the Parson Russell. These breeds would be detected
because some markers in these breeds have genetic identity at a minority of the markers Wisdom
Panel Insights test uses to the breeds in our database.
Some local communities in the United States have put restrictions on Pit-bull ownership. Mars
Veterinary™ encourages dog owners and care providers to be fully aware of their local laws, which vary
across the country.
Source: http://www.wisdompanel.com/why_test_your_dog/faqs/
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