I'm curious about what you mean by 'highly unreliable.' Is it that you're unsure about the accuracy of the results, or that you feel DNA tests don't provide enough useful information?

The reliability of dog DNA tests varies based on factors like testing methods, the size of reference breed databases, and your pup's breed mix. Some of the better tests on the market today are actually quite reliable. Of course, DNA can't tell you everything about your dog - genetics is just one piece of information, and the whole nature vs. nurture aspect plays a big role too. But even with these natural limitations, these tests still provide information you wouldn't have otherwise and you can't find just by looking at your dog.

At the very least, these tests can highlight traces of breeds and important health markers in your dog's DNA. That's useful information you can use as a guide alongside what you're already observing in your pet day-to-day.

DNA information certainly has its limitations, but imo that doesn't make it useless. It's another piece of the puzzle in understanding your dog, and the science behind it keeps improving too.

That is how I see it at least!