KnowYourDog Genetic & Breed Test

KnowYourDog Genetic & Breed Test

Price: £85
Testing: 1 Dog Sample
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks from receipt of samples at the laboratory

Your pet is very important to you and you always want to give it the best and take care of its health and well-being. For this it is essential to know the genetic characteristics of your furry friend. KnowYourDog Genetic & Breed Test provides you with important genetic information in three areas: your dog’s breeds, diseases to which he is susceptible and physical traits. With this knowledge you and your veterinarian will have a solid basis for making decisions regarding your dog’s health.

Why should you order the KnowYourDog Genetic & Breed Test?

KnowYourDog Genetic & Breed Test is a simple and practical way to understand more about your dog by learning about its genetic characteristics:

• Breeds: Knowing your dog’s breeds will help you understand their nutritional requirements, physical activity needs and temperament. The database has over 400 dog breeds. See the list of breeds here.
• Physical traits: It will provide you with help in choosing the necessary care and equipment for your dog according to its size, weight, metabolism and coat type.
• Genetic diseases: With this information you can make informed decisions to prevent or treat diseases like epilepsy, haemophilia, muscular dystrophy, dysplasias, etc.

The test analyses 700,000 genetic markers and has two presentations for you to choose the most convenient for you and your beloved pet.

The test includes:

• A sample collection kit with specific instructions and an envelope to send the samples to the laboratory.
• Results available in six languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
• Free test updates for our users.
• Free shipping.
• Two new features coming soon: Family Tree and DNA connect (Connecting related dogs using an App.)

Understanding the Test Results

The KnowYourDog Genetic & Breed Test results consist of a comprehensive report containing the following sections:

Health: Included in the Advanced version. Presents the list of diseases analysed by the test. If your dog is susceptible to the disease it will be indicated with “Variant present”, otherwise it will say “Variant absent”. A detailed analysis of the diseases that were marked as “Variant present” will then be displayed.

 Traits: Included in both Starter and Advanced versions. This section shows a list of the physical traits analysed in the test. If your dog has the trait in its DNA it will be indicated with “Variant present”, otherwise it will say “Variant absent”. A detailed analysis of the traits that were marked as “Variant present” will then be displayed.

 Breeds: Included in both Starter and Advanced versions. Here the report presents the list of breeds detected in the DNA of your canine friend, followed by a detailed explanation of the characteristics of each breed.

Results are available in around 4-6 weeks from receipt of samples at the laboratory on-line only. Click here to see a Starter sample report  and an Advanced sample report.

The Sample Collection process

The procedure for taking the samples for the KnowYourDog Genetic & Breed Test is simple and painless for your dog. You will receive a kit with the necessary materials to perform a buccal swab. For successful swabbing, carefully follow the sample collection instructions included in the kit.

Discover our Special Offers

Do you want to purchase more than 1 KnowYourDog Genetic and Breed Test? We are currently giving a £10 discount to clients interested in ordering a second or third test.

A second or third test will be priced at only £75 for the Starter version and £119 for the Advanced version. Take advantage of our discounted prices today to learn more about your loyal friend!