Discover your pet’s breed mix, screen for genetic health conditions, and learn what makes your dog or cat unique.
Know your pet
A simple cheek swab can tell you what breeds make up your dog or cat, identify genetic health risks, and help your vet make informed decisions about preventive care. Many pet owners use DNA testing to learn their rescue pet’s breed mix, predict adult size for puppies, or discover relatives.
Discover which breeds make up your pet. Most tests detect 350+ dog breeds (or 70+ cat breeds) and provide an ancestry breakdown. Helps predict adult size, energy level, and behavior tendencies.
Screen for 200+ genetic conditions including hip dysplasia risk, degenerative myelopathy, MDR1 drug sensitivity, and breed-specific diseases. Share results with your vet for tailored preventive care.
Some tests connect you with relatives in their database — find your dog’s parents, siblings, or cousins. Great for adopters curious about their rescue pet’s background.
350+ breeds, 230+ genetic health conditions, relative finder. Developed with Cornell University Veterinary School.
Visit Embark →350+ dog breeds and 70+ cat breeds, 25–200 medical complications screened depending on test tier.
Visit Wisdom Panel →Some links may be affiliate or sponsored. We only feature DNA testing providers we have reviewed for quality.
You order a test kit, swab the inside of your pet’s cheek, and mail the sample to the lab. Results usually arrive in 2–4 weeks via an online portal showing breed breakdown and health screening results.
Leading tests like Embark and Wisdom Panel are highly accurate for breed identification (95%+) when the breed is in their reference database. Health condition screening accuracy is high for variants the test specifically looks for, but tests do not detect every possible condition.
Basic breed-only tests start around $80–$100. Breed plus health screening kits range from $130–$200. Premium kits with relative-finding and extensive health panels run $200–$300+.
Yes — most major DNA tests provide an adult weight prediction based on the breeds detected. Accuracy is usually within a 5–10 pound range for mixed breeds.
Absolutely. Genetic health insights help your vet plan preventive care, screen for breed-specific issues, and avoid medications your pet may have a sensitivity to (such as MDR1 drug sensitivities in herding breeds).