After researching accuracy online for various breed genetic testing I decided to use Embark to determine Rizzo's actual breed. I had a coupon code as well, so I purchased the test. Shortly after that I received a packet in the mail containing a qtip type swab and a vial. I swabbed the inside of Rizzo's cheek, inserted the swab into the vial, and sent in her dna sample. It took several weeks for the results to come in, but the company was good about keeping me posted regarding the sample shipping, arriving, starting to be processed, and finally analyzed. I purposefully did not include my personal breed suspicions or photos of her in the online profile, as I didn't want to skew the analysis with my preconceived notions.
Last night I got the results in my email and while some surprised me, I can see all these breeds in her physically or mentally.
- About the size of the Australian Cattle dog
- Friendly with everyone but is only obedient to me and a bit bow-legged in the hind end like a pit bull terrier
- Intelligent like the german shepherd
- Energy of the australian shepherd
- Vocalizes and yodels like a husky and malamute
- May be on the small size from the Lhasa apso
I was surprised to see no border collie and no rat terrier, but I do see traits from all the listed breeds in her.
Here is a diagram of her family tree - showing which relatives were what type of mixes. She originally came as a puppy and a stray from the reservation in New Mexico. All these breeds were probably hanging out there and hence - Rizzo!
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