Stephen McLamb's long-awaited doggie DNA test results are in
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Updated: 11:02 AM Sep 29, 2008
Stephen McLamb's long-awaited doggie DNA test results are in
Earlier, we showed you about a new DNA test that became available to find out what breeds are in your dog, and we tested Volunteer TV's Stephen McLamb's dog, Astro. Now, we have the results.
Posted: 5:49 PM Sep 26, 2008
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- Earlier, we showed you about a new DNA test that became available to find out what breeds are in your dog, and we tested Volunteer TV's Stephen McLamb's dog, Astro. Now, we have the results.

Is Astro what Stephen thought she was?

Well, eight years ago he was told that Astro's mother was full a blooded Rottweiler and the dad was a full blooded Labrador Retriever, so Stephen expected to see half Lab, half Rottweiller, but that wasn't the case.

After her DNA test at EDP Biotech Corporation, Astro showed to be a level two Rottweiler meaning her mother was a Rottweiler, but she also had some Lab, Collie, and Shetland Sheepdog in her.

It was quite a surprise for Stephen after believing otherwise for eight years, but what does the laboratory say about her desire to eat okra?

Chief Administrative Officer Meg Retinger says, "That's the one thing...we have searched our databank, and we have not been able to find that as an attribute to any of the breeds."

If you would like to have your dog checked, you can CLICK HERE for a list of places where you can get the swab kit.