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Fascinating

Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:42 am
by brindledog
In light of the "is my dog a DS" thread, I thought others might find this interesting.

http://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/l ... a-results/

Re: Fascinating

Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 11:24 am
by centrop67
Moved to "Is MY Canine a Dutch Shepherd"
Kathleen C. Croy, Julie K. Levy, Kim R. Olson, Michael Crandall, Sylvia J. Tucker wrote:These results indicate that, regardless of profession, visual identification of the breeds of dogs with unknown heritage is poor. Faulty breed identifications may have lasting consequences, especially in areas where certain breeds are regulated or prohibited. An alternative method for describing the appearance of dogs should be developed.
Read the study abstract here -> https://vetmed-maddie.sites.medinfo.ufl ... stract.pdf

Re: Fascinating

Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 11:45 am
by brindledog
Right, that was the point- that attempting to ID mixed breeds by visual alone is unlikely to yield accurate results.