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Woman Thought Rescue Dog Was a Terrier—Nothing Prepares Her for DNA Results

Woman Thought Rescue Dog Was a Terrier—Nothing Prepares Her for DNA Results

Summary

A woman in Michigan, Kathleen Sheehan, gave her rescue dog Dottie a DNA test expecting to find out she was a terrier mix. The results surprised her by revealing Dottie is mostly Doberman pinscher with some other breeds mixed in.

Key Facts

  • Kathleen Sheehan adopted her dog, Dottie, from a local humane society in Michigan.
  • She decided to have a DNA test done for Dottie mainly out of curiosity.
  • Sheehan expected the dog to be mostly terrier.
  • The DNA test showed Dottie is 55% Doberman pinscher.
  • Dottie is also part Pomeranian, Pekingese, poodle, and Yorkshire terrier.
  • Sheehan shared the DNA results on Reddit, which surprised many users.
  • People on Reddit responded with shock and interest at the unexpected mix of breeds.

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