Your DNA Test in 5 Steps
Order online
Order your test online and add any options you need.
Receive the kit
The kit contains:
One or more swabs for collecting cheek cells.
Instructions for taking the sample.
Collect at home
Gently rub the inside of your dog’s cheek for about 10 seconds. Repeat the process to ensure a good-quality sample.
Send to the laboratory
Place the swabs in the pre-addressed envelope and send them back.
Receive your results
Within 2 to 3 weeks, you will receive a comprehensive report detailing the breeds, ancestry and recommendations for health, diet and exercise.
A dog breed DNA test is a genetic analysis that identifies the breeds present in your pet’s ancestry. Using a DNA sample collected with a cheek swab, the laboratory compares 174,000 genetic markers from your dog against a database containing more than 430 breeds, types and varieties.
Benefits of the breed DNA test
You will discover the different breeds detected in your dog’s DNA, along with their estimated proportions in its genetic profile. This information can help you understand why a cross-breed dog has certain physical traits that do not match the breed assumed when it was adopted.
More than 430 breeds, types and varieties compared
Your dog’s DNA is compared against a large reference database covering more than 430 breeds, types and varieties. The reference database is based mainly on dogs from breeds recognised by organisations such as the Kennel Club in the UK and the American Kennel Club.
Personalised, tailored care
Tailor your dog’s diet, exercise and daily care precisely to its specific needs based on its genetic heritage, helping to ensure optimal well-being and development.
In-depth behavioural insight
By understanding the behavioural traits specific to each breed present in your dog’s DNA, you can better anticipate its reactions, adapt your training methods and build a more harmonious relationship with your companion.
What can you discover from the test?
A three-generation family tree
The analysis looks for breeds likely to be present among:
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its parents;
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its grandparents;
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its great-grandparents.
The report presents this ancestry as an illustrated family tree.
Percentages of the breeds detected
The genetic composition is presented as percentages. This allows you to distinguish the dominant breeds from the more secondary components.
The laboratory’s sample report, for example, shows a breakdown across several identified breeds and a proportion of mixed ancestry when the analysis cannot assign every genetic segment precisely.
Characteristics associated with the breeds
For each main breed detected, the report provides general information on its history; typical physical characteristics; potential activity level; certain commonly observed behaviours; and natural aptitudes, such as guarding, hunting or herding. This information helps you better understand some of your dog’s needs or behaviours. However, it remains general: training, environment, socialisation and personal history also play an essential role.