If the Wisdom Panel from MARS Veterinary can be trusted, it seems that sweet Sumner has a great deal more in common with his "sister" Cyprus than was previously assumed. The results of his DNA test came back in August, and their finding was that he was 50% American Staffordshire Terrier (Cyprus was found to be a Staffordshire Terrier/Chow -- and then some!). It also says he's about one-eighth Labrador Retriever and one-eighth Siberian Husky (!). The rest was a bunch of mix mishmash.
But I didn't like all that mixed mutt mishmash, so another better more detailed DNA panel was called for, and this time I went with Embark. They were able to trace it further, made a distinction between Labrador and Golden Retriever in his lineage, and even uncovered a surprising extra breed: cocker spaniel!
Here's what I do know, though: he's sweet and precious and adorable and a fine addition to the Roediger House.
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