Understanding Dog DNA Tests

What is the main purpose of the Marketplace investigation?

• To find the best dog food

• To test the accuracy of dog DNA tests

• To sell dog DNA kits

• To train dogs for shows

Which dog is used as a baseline for the DNA tests?

• Quinn

• Loki

• A random street dog

• Mollie

Why might the breed of a dog matter to its owner?

• It affects the dog's diet

• It can influence housing and insurance options

• It determines the dog's lifespan

• It changes the dog's color

What is a challenge in identifying mixed breed dogs like Mollie?

• They have no DNA

• They are too small

• They have complex genetics

• They are too expensive

What surprising result did the DNA test reveal about Loki?

• He is a purebred Great Dane

• He is a purebred Chihuahua

• He is a West Asian Village Dog

• He is a high-energy working dog

What was the result of Quinn's DNA test?

• 100% Chihuahua

• Mixed breed

• 100% Great Dane

• Unknown breed

What did the human DNA test reveal?

• It identified a dog breed

• It failed to work

• It showed mixed results

• It was inconclusive

What is a key takeaway about consumer dog DNA tests?

• They are only for purebreds

• They are very cheap

• They should be taken with caution

• They are always accurate

What did Acumetrix claim about their test errors?

• They have no errors

• Errors are due to cross-contamination

• Errors are due to breed type

• Errors are due to dog size

What advice is given to dog owners about DNA tests?

• Trust all results completely

• Use them for fun, not accuracy

• Only use the cheapest tests

• Avoid them entirely