I got my dog's DNA tested and what I learned shocked me
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Erin Brodwin / Business Insider
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Its reasoning was that certain dog breeds are aggressive by nature. (The complex also has a list of banned breeds, which includes Pomeranians, according to DNAinfo.)
Beyond their behavior, dog DNA tests claim they can tell you everything from how big a young dog will get, to whether it will be good with kids or other pets.
Having experimented with testing my own DNA, I figured it was worth a shot to find out more about my dog. Here's how it went:
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