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Owners are paying for pet DNA tests to learn more about their pooches.
But some owners have been left disappointed, as they discover their pedigree pooch is really a common mutt.
Experts say taking a looking into your dogs DNA might just be setting yourself up for disappointment.
Experts say mixed DNA is exactly what we should expect to see in dog DNA tests.
Wisdom Panel tests dogs' ancestry based on genetic markers shared across breeds.
This is quite different to what we call pedigree, which is defined by breeding history rather than DNA.
Expert Dr Dan O'Neil of the Royal Veterinary College says mixed DNA can cause distress to some owners.
Dr O'Neil says an experienced vet should be able to tell you, with a fairly high degree of accuracy, what breed your dog is just by inspecting them.
Combined with a physical examination, that should reveal whether there are any health risks you need to be worried about.
For most people genetic testing might just be a route to more stress.
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