Dog Breed DNA Test Features

The Dog Breed DNA Test includes the following.

• A DNA sample collection kit containing a pet information form, cheek swabs, complete instructions, and a return envelope
• A DNA test certificate listing the breeds detected along with each breed’s relevance score (download PDF sample report)
• A health and personality summary describing each breed detected

Results are available 3 weeks after the samples are received in the laboratory.

For only $88, you can finally satisfy your curiosity and have an answer for anyone who asks, “What kind of dog is that?”

Relevance Scores

The relevance scores in your DNA test certificate tell you how much of your dog’s genetic makeup is attributed to the breed(s) detected.

Level 1 Over 75% of the DNA found in your dog is from the breed listed.

Level 2 Each breed listed under this level contributes 37-74% of your dog’s DNA composition.

Level 3 Each breed listed under this level contributes 20-36% of your dog’s DNA composition.

Level 4 Each breed listed under this level contributes 10-19% of your dog’s DNA composition.

Level 5 Each breed listed under this level contributes less than 10% of your dog’s DNA composition.

Breeds Detected

The Dog Breed DNA Test can detect 62 of the AKC’s most popular dog breeds, comprising about 92% of the dog population in the United States.

If you're ready to satisfy your curiosity about what gives your dog his/her special characteristics, you can order a test online or call 1-800-625-0874