Only £85 with results in 4-6 weeks
To take care of the health and welfare of your dog it is important to know its nature, what breeds it is, what physical traits are present in its organism and if it is a carrier of any genetic disease. With the KnowYourDog Genetic & Breed Test you can know all this valuable information about your canine friend. The test analyses over 700,000 genetic markers and a database with more than 400 dog breeds using a technology with a reproducibility of >99%.
Why test your dog with KnowYourDog Genetic & Breed Test
The information provided by KnowYourDog Genetic & Breed Test will help you better understand your pet and make informed decisions with the assistance of your veterinarian to provide the most appropriate care, diet and exercise for your pet and the medical treatment necessary to prevent or treat any disease he or she may be susceptible to.
KnowYourDog Genetic & Breed Test will help you learn about three important areas:
- Physical Traits: Knowing what physical traits are present in your pet will provide you with information about certain care and needs of your canine friend.
- Breeds: The breeds that make up your beloved dog influence his expected temperament, size and weight.
- Genetic diseases: It is very important to know if your dog is a carrier of any genetic disease, this information will help you to take preventive or specific actions for the treatment of your pet with the assistance of your veterinarian.
How the Test Works
KnowYourDog Genetic & Breed Test includes three different studies to analyse your dog.
- Pet DNA test breeds: This study uses the database with more than 400 dog breeds to offer you information about the breeds of your dog expressed in percentage, indicating also the behavior of each breed and its history. See the complete list of breeds tested here.
- Pet traits DNA test: This study allows you to identify the physical traits present in your dog whether they are visible or not, such as coat, metabolism, ear position, short tail, among others.
- Pet health DNA test: By analyzing 700,000 genetic markers, this test allows you to detect whether your dog is a carrier of a single-gene genetic disease, such as haemophilia, dysplasias or epilepsy.
You can choose between two versions of KnowYourDog Genetic & Breed Test: Starter and Advanced to test your pet.
| Study | Starter | Advanced |
| Pet DNA test breeds | x | x |
| Pet traits DNA test | x | x |
| Pet health DNA test | x | |
| Price | £85 | £129 |
When ordering the KnowYourDog Genetic & Breed Test you will receive a sample collection kit that includes all the necessary materials to perform a buccal swab on your dog. Please follow the instructions included in the kit to ensure the validity of the sample.
You must then send the samples back to the laboratory in the envelope included in the kit. After receiving your sample, the laboratory will proceed to perform the studies included in the KnowYourDog Genetic & Breed Test according to the version purchased by you.
The results will be available on-line within 4-6 weeks after receiving the samples in the laboratory.
What is Included in the Report
The information provided in the KnowYourDog Genetic & Breed Test results report is classified in three areas, each one corresponding to one of the studies included in the test: Breeds, Physical Treats and Health.
Starter version sample report:
Advanced version sample report:
In addition to the sample collection kit with instructions and return shipment envelope, when ordering the KnowYourDog Genetic & Breed Test you will receive the following:
- Free upgrades for customers.
- Free shipping with no minimum orders.
- Results report in six languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and German.
- 2 new features coming soon: Family Tree and DNA connect (Connecting related dogs using an App.).
Special Offers and Discounts
If you need to purchase a second or third KnowYourDog Genetic & Breed Test, take advantage of the special £10 discount we have for you.
The price of the Starter kit is £85. Enjoy a second and third kit for only £75 each.
The price of the Advanced kit is £129. Enjoy a second and third kit for only £119 each.
Other Dog DNA Tests from AffinityDNA
AffinityDNA offers a range of dog tests including paternity, intolerance and hereditary disease tests. For more information click on the links below.