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Hi u/wisdompanel_research! Can you please share the process you used to identify wild canid genetics, both in the new and old systems and if/how it improved?

Unfortunately, in the wolfdog community we have seen countless doggy dogs labeled as “grey wolf” by WP, but then Embark as all dog. This is a very dangerous, and often lethal, assertion to make. In verified WDs, we often see them WP as higher in content than their Embark states. For those reasons, the wolfdog community, at this point in time, only recommends Embark to identify wild canid genetics. However, with the new updates to WP, we are all eager to hear what lifting has been done to improve the grey wolf and coyote database and identification. Have you worked with any grey wolf facilities or research departments, or partnered with UC Davis to ascertain more info re: these animals?

If there has not been a significant overhaul on the wild canid side of things, would you be open to working with the wolfdog community to improve? And, if so, what would you need from us to do so?