Jackson's DNA

Remember Jackson? He is the dog who came to our house in Idaho in May of 2010 to stay for a couple of weeks and is still there! I think we can count him as a family member now for sure! For Christmas I gave Jackson (and Scott) a Canine DNA test kit. Here are the much anticipated results!!

Jackson's probable grandparents - a Labrador Retriever

Now that makes sense to me. Characteristics that definitely describe Jackson are "usually happy-go-lucky, calm and easy going, enjoys dog sports, friendly, and food motivated". Definitely see the family resemblance there.

Other Grandparent - a Border Collie

Don't really see the physical resemblance at all but like this breed, Jackson is "intelligent, obedient, and enjoys dog sports".

Other grandparent - a Papillon

This one is definitely a stretch....Jackson weighs 80 pounds and a Papillon weighs 4 - 10 pounds. Again they are called "intelligent, athletic, playful" and they enjoy "dog sports". If enjoys 'dog sports' can be translated to 'ball crazy' then Jackson is right there!

Last grandparent is just called "Mixed Breed".

Reading about all these dogs makes me wonder if they ever label any breed as "not too bright"! I once read something in a magazine about the breed of our beloved Cirera that said, "No one would ever pick a Catalan Sheep Dog for their looks" and I was horribly insulted and even thought about writing to the editor! Can't imagine the reaction of a dog owner when told that his loved pet is less than intelligent!

Well, no matter his lineage, we all love Jackson!