Kit Shipping to You
Your collection kit is prepared and shipped to your Canadian address.
Dog DNA test results typically take 4 to 6 weeks from the time the lab receives your sample, though timing can vary depending on sample quality, lab processing volume, and shipping time to the lab. DogDNATest.ca sends an email notification the moment your results dashboard is ready, so there's no need to keep checking manually.
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The 4-to-6-week processing period begins after the laboratory receives your sample. Before ordering, review how dog DNA testing works from kit delivery through laboratory analysis.
Your collection kit is prepared and shipped to your Canadian address.
Mail the completed sample using the included prepaid envelope. Review the Canadian shipping policy for delivery details.
The laboratory analyzes the sample beginning from the date it is received.
An email is sent as soon as your digital results dashboard becomes available.
For more detail, read the guide to dog DNA test turnaround times .
Shipping time to the laboratory is separate from processing time. The laboratory timeline begins only after your sample arrives and is accepted for testing.
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Most samples follow the normal processing window, but sample quality, seasonal laboratory volume, and postal conditions can affect the final date.
If the sample does not contain enough usable material or becomes contaminated, the laboratory may request a new swab.
Peak ordering periods can increase processing volume. The customer support centre can help with general testing questions.
Weather, regional interruptions, and other postal delays can affect how quickly the sample reaches the laboratory.
For eligible kit and merchandise returns, consult the return policy .
Good news — laboratory processing is complete, and your dog's digital results dashboard is now available.
View Results DashboardDogDNATest.ca sends an email notification as soon as your results dashboard becomes available.
Count from the date the laboratory receives and accepts your sample, not from the order date.
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Once processing is complete, your results dashboard organizes the available breed, health, age, or wellness findings clearly.
Most results are ready within 4–6 weeks of the lab receiving your sample.
The lab will contact you to request a new sample, which can extend your overall timeline.
Yes, you'll receive an email as soon as your results dashboard is available.