Welcome and Guess-the-Breed Contest!

Hi Young at Heart supporters! My name is Jordan, and I am proud to be a new blogger for "Grey Muzzles, Gold Hearts." As new "Dog DNA tests" hit the market, we thought we'd kick off this blog with a contest for our readers.

One of Young at Heart's dogs, Bosco, is an ideal candidate for a Dog DNA test. Pictured below, Bosco is a "mutt" or mixed-breed dog looking for a home. Currently, his exact genetic make-up is unknown.

(C) 2009 Dee Barrett

Through a saliva sample, a Dog DNA test can identify a dog's ancestry - a significant contributor towards the dog's appearance, personal and behavorial characteristics, and potential health risks. In just a few weeks, Bosco will undergo a Dog DNA test, but first, we wanted your opinion.

What breed do you think Bosco is? Study his picture carefully, and submit your guess as a comment to this post. Be sure to include your name and e-mail address with your guess.

When the results from Bosco's test come in, we'll award the "winner" with a Dog DNA testing kit of their own. Don't forget to check out Bosco's profile on the Young at Heart main adoption Web site in order to gain more information.

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Special thanks to Dee Barrett for her wonderful photographs of Bosco! You can view her Web site here.