DNA Breed Identification
The DNA of any dog governs the appearance of the dog as well as being related to the general behavioral characteristics of the breed. In recent years, there has been a great deal of research performed on how differences in DNA give rise to the differences that are seen between breeds. Advances in DNA testing technology mean that it has become possible to identify the ancestry of any dog by performing a simple test using a cheek swab. The DNA required for the test to be run is isolated from cells that are trapped on the swab. All cells carry the same genetic material, regardless of type or location in the animal. Taking a cheek swab is therefore the easiest way to obtain the samples needed for testing. Our DNA Breed Identification test captures pet DNA with a simple cheek swab. We can currently identify 63 validated breeds, which represents 92% of the mixed breed U.S. dog population. If a breed is present in your dog that is in our database, it should be detected. However, if DNA is found from a breed that is not in our database, it will be assigned to the most closely related breed, or to breeds that are further back in your dog's ancestry. On receipt at the BioPet testing site the samples are prepared and analyzed, resulting in a rapid and accurate determination of the breeds that have contributed to the makeup of your dog. We offer a full 100% guarantee on our DNA Breed Identification product. Should you have any questions about the test or the results, please call our toll free customer support line at 866-883-7389. Understanding DNA Testing on dogs 
If 2 pure bred dogs are bred together to create a mixed breed puppy. If this mixed breed puppy is
bred with another puppy from 2 other breeds then the inherited traits seen in the offspring would not
be what you would expect to see. Common sense would indicate that the dog should be 25% of
each of the 4 breeds of their grandparents, however when the genetic makeup of those puppies is
examined then that is not the case. If there were 16 puppies in the litter then 4 of those puppies
would be expected to show 25% of each of their grandparent's breeds, 8 puppies would only show 3
breeds, and 4 puppies would only show 2 of the breeds.
The DNA Breed ID test only shows the Breeds that actually contribute DNA, so the fact that 12 of the 16 puppies do not show all 4 breeds would be shown by the Breed ID Test. For a visual example of this, please visit our Sample Results page. |
