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The 5 Best Dog DNA Tests, Tested and Reviewed
"Our Winner: Wisdom Panel Essential Dog DNA Collection Kit Everything you need to collect and mail your dog’s sample is provided in the kit and the instructions are easy to follow. In three weeks or less—a reliable timeline, in our real-world testing—you’ll receive a comprehensive exploration into your dog’s genetics as it relates to over 350+ breeds via the Wisdom Panel app on any mobile device. From there you’ll be able to explore related breed information, including shared traits from your dog’s ancestors and health issues commonly encountered in related breeds."
Spruce Pets
The Best Dog DNA Testing Kits for 2025
"Wisdom Panel Premium (previously known as Health Canine Breed + Disease Detection) offers just about everything you could want in a dog DNA testing kit. The tests are comprehensive, the packaging is professional, and the results are easy to understand. More importantly, the results are consistent, giving us faith that we could trust the test outcomes. Wisdom Panel's combination of accuracy, presentation, and features make it our Editors' Choice for dog DNA kits."
PCMag
The 6 Best Dog DNA Tests, Tested by Our Dogs
"The best dog DNA test is the Wisdom Panel Essential Dog DNA Collection Kit. Ideal for pet owners looking for comprehensive breed identification, this test checks your dog’s DNA against a database of over 350 breeds and reports results down to 1 percent, making it one of the most accurate dog DNA tests available."
People
Best Dog DNA Test Kits: A Veterinarian’s Review
This test offers extensive health insight and it’s processed in a human-grade lab. Wisdom Panel is also a partner of the Orthopedic Foundation of America (OFA), which, among other things like funding research, gathers canine genetic information in voluntary databases.
Time
New genetic test will eliminate a form of inherited blindness in dogs
"Now we have a DNA test, there’s no reason why another English Shepherd Dog ever needs to be born with this form of progressive retinal atrophy – it gives breeders a way of totally eliminating the disease"
University of Cambridge
‘Salty licorice’ cat pattern is the result of a genetic mutation, study reveals
"The University of Helsinki has several ongoing projects with Wisdom Panel, which makes pet DNA tests, to look at the genetics of different diseases. And since genes are often similar across mammal species, what Lohi and his team learn could help not just cats but also humans with related medical conditions."
CNN
The 16 Best Gifts for Dog Lovers, According to Dog Owners
"If you’re shopping for someone who wants to learn more about their dog, this Wisdom Panel Dog DNA Kit makes a great gift. It’s the best dog DNA kit that we tested: It’s easy to use and provides lots of interesting information, including a detailed breed breakdown and even medical insights."
People
5 Best Dog DNA Test Kits in 2025, Recommended by Vets
"Wisdom Panel Premium identifies hundreds of dog breeds and genetic health conditions and is known to be highly accurate, earning the top spot for best dog DNA test kit with health screenings. “I have used it on many patients over the years and found the results to be very accurate,” says one of our veterinarians. It’s another easy-to-use cheek swab test that comes with prepaid packaging to return your dog’s sample. "
Pet MD
Largest study of domestic cat DNA identifies disease-causing variants in new breeds
Thirteen genetic variants associated with disease in cats are present in more pedigreed breeds than previously thought, according to the largest ever DNA-based study of domestic cats, led by Heidi Anderson from Wisdom Panel in the United States and colleagues from the University of Helsinki in Finland. However, these variants are declining in frequency in breeds that are regularly screened for the genetic markers.
Science Daily
67 gift ideas for the person who loves dogs more than humans
"Love your rescue dog? Learn more about any breed’s ancestry and their susceptibility to certain health conditions by swiping the inside of your pooch’s cheek — you’ll have a report back in two to three weeks."
Yahoo! News
41 gifts for pets and the people who love them
"The lure of finding out your dog’s breed background, especially if you have a rescue with a murky lineage, is pretty irresistible. The latest DNA test from Wisdom Panel is more accurate than ever, thanks to updated technology. They can break down breed information down to 1%. The process is easy — totally painless for pups — and many reviewers said results came back quicker than expected."
CNN Underscored
The Best Dog Supplies, Tested by Real Dog Owners
"Yauger used this dog DNA test to assess her dog’s background after adoption and the whole process was seamless. It also can provide some health information and predisposition to certain conditions, and it can even tell you if your dog has other genetic relations in your area, given other owners who have submitted created profiles via the dog DNA test."
People
I tried Wisdom Panel's dog DNA test with my miniature poodle, and the results gave me peace of mind
"The test not only tells you your dog's breed or breed mix, but it also offers deeper insights into your dog's health and genetics..."
Insider
Reviewed: Our favorite dog DNA test for National Pet Day
"A dog DNA test can not only be a fun way to learn more about your four-legged friend's breed, some can even give you some insight into potential genetic health predispositions your pooch might have. Such is the case with our favorite dog DNA kit, the Wisdom Panel Premium, which will compare your pet to 350 breeds to find a match and screen for 200 genetic health conditions. What's more, it can tell you if your mutt has any MDR1 sensitivities, which can affect how they might react to certain medications."
USA Today
70 Father’s Day Gift Ideas Every Dad Would Love to Have
"Did the family adopt a coronavirus rescue pup? With a quick swab of pup’s cheek, dad will find out his new best friend’s mix, down to 1 percent. The test identifies more than 350 breeds and trace’s your dog’s ancestry back to its great-grandparents."
Reader's Digest
I tested my dog’s DNA to find out her ancestry, here’s five things I learned
Aside from her braininess, Dixie was handed over to me as a Whippet/Greyhound mix Lurcher. This didn’t explain the long hair down her back, and she has very long legs and a delicate build that didn’t quite track with a 50/50 split between those two breeds. I was thrilled to find out the reason for these features was probably the 26% Saluki, responsible for the second-largest chunk of her genetic ancestry. Suddenly her slender head, long legs, and long mohawk made a lot more sense.
Yahoo
Dog DNA kits exist and they can help pinpoint what breeds your pup really is
"With thousands of near perfect reviews on Amazon, it's no surprise this kit is growing in popularity..."
CNN Underscored
Americans are testing their dogs’ DNA, with some remarkable results
"Genetic testing for dogs has become increasingly popular among American pet owners. These tests can reveal surprising insights into a dog's breed composition and potential health issues. For instance, a couple who believed their adopted dog was a French Bulldog mix discovered through DNA testing that she was primarily American Staffordshire Terrier (39%), with French Bulldog (24%) and Pomeranian (16%) ancestry."
The Economist
A New Cat Color Is Defying Genetic Expectations
"The pretty black, white, and grey shade—named for a popular snack food in Finland, where this coat color has been making itself known—is thanks to a fur strand that starts off black near the root, but grows whiter and whiter out towards the tip. "
Popular Mechanics
