Whose your doggies daddy?
I don't know how many times I've been walking Chewy and Norman and someone stops to ask me "what are those?" I usually say schnauzer-Yorkie mixes but the truth is, I have no idea.
They have bearded faces and hair that grows like wild fire. Their previous owner had their tails cropped (which makes us think schnauzer). When we get them groomed Chewy's body looks a lot like my Italian Greyhound (deep chest and long legs). Norman, looks similar to Chewy but has short legs.
Well, now instead of guessing what our mutts are mixed with, why not just get a DNA test. That's right, buy a DNA Breed Identification Test from Happy Dog DNA and in two weeks the mystery will be solved.
The test costs $59.95 plus $4.85 for shipping. All you have to do is swab your pups mouth and send the test to the lab.
This test can be important because it can tell us a lot about our dogs and why they act the way they do. Plus we can learn about breed specific health risks to watch for.
ANGIE BRENNAN, a Sun-Sentinel page designer,
lives with four dogs and one boyfriend. And has a lifetime of animal stories to share.
DIANE LADE, a reporter on the Sun-Sentinel's Help Team, has lived with cats, dogs, reptiles, fish, an iguana, and an armadillo.
CYNDI METZGER, editor of the Sun-Sentinel's Outlook section, is smitten with Bella, her poodle who regularly ignores requests to sit, stay and get off the ivory-colored sofa. 
JOHN TANASYCHUK, a Sun-Sentinel lifestyle writer, has lived with cats as long as he can remember. He and his partner currently share their home with three.
Comments
Chewy and Norman are soooo cute!!!!
Posted by: Daisy Duke | April 5, 2008 8:30 PM
Thanks, their fur looks crazy!
Posted by: Angie Brennan | April 5, 2008 9:36 PM
oh dear...
Posted by: poetryman69 | April 7, 2008 7:28 AM
Angie thanks for the tip! I will be reffering a lot of people that way.
I am eager to hear what your pups are. Keep us updated!
Posted by: Amanda | April 10, 2008 7:12 AM
Thanks Amanda, will do : )
Posted by: angie | April 11, 2008 6:49 PM
how cute! i have a little black and gray dog who looks just like the guy on the left. ;-)
Posted by: jen | April 14, 2008 12:28 AM
i know what your dog is.... a jackapoo. half jack russell and half poodle. we have one just like them and she is the best dog ever!
Posted by: shay potter | August 31, 2008 12:21 PM