How Dog DNA Testing Works
Explore science-based insights about dog care and genetic health. Learn all about dog DNA testing, read pet care tips from experts, and find the latest news and discoveries in canine health.
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 siblings have different DNA
Learn more about genetic recombination and DNA testing results.
How we differentiate closely related breeds
Unique genetic signatures of each breed allows us to differentiate closely related breeds.
Dog ancestry research
Evidence that ancestors of dogs in both the Arctic and Africa bred fairly frequently with wild canids, like wolves.
What to know about "Basenji mix"
"Basenji mix" dog's DNA told a different story about her ancestry.
How we predict your dog's weight
How our algorithm makes genetically informed predictions about the size of any dog.