Summary
A dog rescued from the desert in Qatar turned out to be part wolf after DNA testing. The owner initially thought the dog, named Faris, was just a Saluki mix, but results showed he is 7 percent wolf, sparking interest online.
Key Facts
- Faris, a dog rescued from the Qatari desert, is 7 percent wolf according to DNA tests.
- His owner originally thought he was a mix of Saluki, an Arabian hound.
- Photos of Faris have gained significant attention online, with many admiring his unique look.
- Faris is described as gentle and affectionate, despite his wolf ancestry.
- Dogs are believed to have descended from ancient gray wolves, with studies suggesting various domestication events.
- The global dog DNA testing market is growing and expected to be worth $723 million by 2030.
- There are inconsistencies in dog DNA test results across different companies.
- Faris’s owner acknowledges the uncertainty of DNA test accuracy but is fond of him regardless.
