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Pet DNA testing company in doghouse after identifying human as canine (www.theguardian.com)

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DNA My Dog received human genetic sample and identified it as a malamute, shar-pei and labrador, according to news station

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:

According to the results from the Toronto-based company, WBZ News reporter Christina Hager is 40% Alaskan malamute, 35% shar-pei and 25% labrador.

The Melbourne, Australia- and Florida-based company Orivet reported that the sample “failed to provide the data necessary to perform the breed ID analysis”.

Meanwhile, Washington-based company Wisdom Panel said that the sample “didn’t provide … enough DNA to produce a reliable result”.

WBZ News’ latest report comes after its investigations team sent in a sample from New Hampshire pet owner Michelle Leininger’s own cheek to DNA My Dog last year.

The industry’s main players include DNA My Dog, Orivet and Wisdom Panel, among others.

In response to WBZ News’ latest reporting, people aired their doubts on social media.

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