Breed Identification
Ancestry percentage breakdown
A dog DNA test analyzes your dog's genetic material — usually from a cheek swab — to reveal breed composition, inherited disease risk, biological age, or parentage, depending on which test you choose. This guide walks Canadian owners through how testing works, what different test types reveal, and how to pick the right kit for your goal, whether that's satisfying curiosity about a rescue's ancestry or screening for hereditary health risks.
Testing overview
Ancestry percentage breakdown
Inherited disease risk markers
Cellular aging analysis
Sire/dam confirmation
Sensitivity screening
Available testing kits
Compare breed, health, biological age, parentage, allergy, intolerance and comprehensive dog DNA testing options.
Test selection guide
Choose breed identification when your main goal is learning about your dog's ancestry percentage breakdown.
Explore Testing Features Concerned about hereditary health?Choose genetic health screening when you want information about inherited disease risk markers.
Explore Testing Solutions Want the full picture?Choose a comprehensive bundle when you want multiple testing panels combined in one option.
Compare Testing Options Confirming a litter's parentage?Choose parentage testing when your goal is sire or dam confirmation for a puppy or litter.
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It's a genetic analysis, usually from a cheek swab, that reveals breed composition, health risk, biological age, or parentage depending on the test type.
Prices range from $72 for basic identification to $450 for a comprehensive bundle covering breed, health, and intolerance.
Most first-time owners start with breed identification or a combined breed-and-health bundle depending on their main question.
Visit the DogDNATest.ca FAQ for more information about test selection, samples, processing and results.