The Genetics of Kona

The results of Kona's genetic test are in, too. And they are a bit surprising as well. She is predominantly a very rare breed, most of the vets and technicians at the clinic I work at had never even heard of it. Sweet!

A lot of
Harrier Dog
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Traces of
Australian Cattle Dog (AKA Heeler)
=The prettiest girl!

Again, here is my attempt at assigning characteristics to the breed they came from:

Harrier (50-60 pounds)
-square muzzle
-big bones and muscular build
-cheerful and sweet tempered
-likes to explore, sniff, and trail
-affectionate
-preference for pack setting

Cattle Dog (35-50 pounds)
-ginger color and spotted feet
-big ears
-upright ear
-fluff on underside of tail and back of thighs
-double coat
-alert and intelligent
-prone to pecking order scuffles