My dog is mixed, what will the scores look like? What’s a "polydog"?Updated 7 months ago

The "mixed breed" category reflects a portion of the dog's genome that is more genetically diverse, and therefore not easily attributable to any particular breed. This is because dogs can have ancestors that were also mixed breeds. These mixed breeds are typically the result of dogs breeding freely, in comparison to human involvement through the selective breeding of dogs for specific characteristics. The genetic diversity of these dogs allows for a wide range of phenotypes (observable expressions of traits).

In our Feline DNA Report, we define a "Polycat" as a remarkable result of many generations of mixed breeding between different types of cats, which is why the ancestry and origin of these kitties can be very difficult to determine. In this sense, the same goes for "Polydog". Your dog's "Polydog" score reflects the complexity of attributing its genetic makeup to a particular breed.