Accuracy and reliability of our DNA tests
Accurate and reliable DNA test results are important to both breeders and pet owners. Why you can depend on our methodology and o...
Mendelian inheritance 101
Explore topics like genotype vs phenotype, dominant and recessive alleles, and Punnett squares.
Genetic inheritance and recombination
Why do canine littermates look different from each other? Learn about genetic inheritance in dogs in this video with Dr. Adam Boyko.
Recombination: How littermates can look different
What does recombination mean? Learn more about this genetics term and how it explains puppies from the same litter looking differ...
All splotch, no Catahoula
Many assume that dogs with a splotchy, merle coat pattern have ancestry from Australian Shepherds or Catahoula Leopard Dogs. This...
Why breed results may be unexpected
Just because your dog looks like a certain breed doesn't mean their DNA matches that breed. Why dog breed identification can be s...
What is DNA microarray technology?
How is microarray technology different from the single mutation tests from other services?
How genotyping works
Explanation of how your dog's DNA is processed into the genotype data that we analyze to understand breed ancestry and health risks.
Why mixed breed siblings look different
“Are these dogs really siblings? They look nothing alike!” This is a question that we get more than you may think.
Top reasons to DNA test
Your dog is your best friend and family member! A DNA test could give you the ability to add years to your dog’s life.
Why siblings have different DNA
Learn more about genetic recombination and DNA testing results.
6 ways dog DNA is helping humans
Scientists are making advances in human health from the study of canine genetics.
How we differentiate closely related breeds
Unique genetic signatures of each breed allows us to differentiate closely related breeds.
How we predict your dog's weight
How our algorithm makes genetically informed predictions about the size of any dog.
Why breed doesn't always dictate appearance
What makes a dog breed a dog breed?