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Everyone Thinks Dog Is ‘99% Golden Retriever’—Then Come Shock DNA Results

Everyone Thinks Dog Is ‘99% Golden Retriever’—Then Come Shock DNA Results

Summary

A dog owner was surprised to learn through a DNA test that their dog, thought to be mostly golden retriever, is actually a mix of several breeds, including chow and American pit bull terrier. The discovery amused many pet lovers on Reddit, as the perception of the dog's breed was completely different from reality.

Key Facts

  • The dog owner shared the story on Reddit with the username @dinosaurwater.
  • They believed their dog was mostly golden retriever.
  • A DNA test showed the dog is only 26.6% golden retriever.
  • The dog also has 26.5% chow and 16.1% American pit bull terrier ancestry.
  • 30.8% of the dog's DNA is classified as "supermutt," meaning it's a mix of many breeds.
  • The Reddit post received more than 350 upvotes and many comments.
  • Some users shared that the dog did not look like a typical golden retriever.
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