| If you have heard other pet owners talk about a dog | | | | their labs are using the best methods, there is no |
| breed DNA test, you're probably aware of how | | | | physical way that they can process your samples |
| important it is to have one done for your dog. | | | | overnight. Ask any expert and they will tell you that the |
| Technology has made it really easy to do these tests | | | | SNP-based DNA Technology Process takes 4-6 |
| at home so you do not have to spend a lot of money | | | | weeks to complete. |
| at the vet's office and no blood needs to be drawn. | | | | 4. Be confident while you are getting the sample. Don't |
| Here are the most important things to know when you | | | | get stressed or nervous because your dog will sense |
| are looking for the best dog DNA testing kit: | | | | it and then they will get agitated. Just make sure you |
| 1. Know that this is not a purebred verification test or a | | | | rub the inside of their cheek instead of just sticking the |
| paternity test. If you are looking for the test that breed | | | | brush in their mouth. |
| clubs and dog shows require, these are not it. | | | | 5. When you get your certificate and results, take one |
| 2. Find the kit that offers the most breed options. The | | | | second to call your vet and have them enter the info |
| ones that only offer 20 different breed results are not | | | | into their computers. If there is ever an emergency, |
| reliable and not worth the money. The best ones I | | | | your vet will be able to handle it better because of this |
| have found are the ones that offer around 100 | | | | information. |
| different possible results. | | | | There you have it, all of the things to look for when |
| 3. Don't fall for the ads that tell you that their kit is the | | | | ordering a dog breed DNA test! |
| fastest and that they can get you results overnight. If | | | | |