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The couple noticed that their dogs were no strangers to each other. First, Mirtika performed an examination for Magnolia, a purebred American Pit Bull Terrier, and then for Olive.
A woman named Mirtika adopted two dogs from a shelter a few years apart. She recently decided to have them DNA tested for fun, but the results were not what she expected. The author of the story shared her experience on a Reddit forum, garnering a huge number of likes and comments.
"I took Olive from the shelter before I met my husband. Five years later, Magnolia, who had previously lived in another shelter, joined our family," the woman writes.
The couple noticed that their dogs were no strangers to each other. First, Mirtika took a DNA test for Magnolia, a purebred American Pit Bull Terrier, and then for Olive, a cross between an American Staffordshire Bull Terrier and a Pit Bull.
The results of the examination showed that the two animals, which the couple adopted several years apart, are long-lost relatives. Their genetic material matched by 12 percent.
"I had no idea, it was a complete shock! They have such different personalities. I would never have guessed that they could be relatives. Now I feel like that's how it should be," the pet owner commented on the news.
By the way, according to experts, the more common DNA sections the dogs have, the more closely related they are.
The story has garnered over 16 likes on Reddit, with people commenting in disbelief that this is even possible.
"This can't be! This is so cute. The reasons behind this are sad, of course. But the fact that the dogs are biologically related is something special," one viewer said. Another added: "This is so fabulous!"
Many have pointed out that the reason for this is the breeding of dogs in street conditions. Mirtika agreed: "Without a doubt. This is both a general and medical disaster."
