Discovering Your Dogs DNA Has Improved and Can Help Prevent Future Health Problems

There are a lot of DNA tests for dogs with some offering questionable results. A couple of years ago a reporter selected her own saliva and sent it in. The test came back saying she was 40% Alaskan Malamute.

She did have a propensity for barking at the door. Just saying. The good news is tests have gotten better since then. 

Detecting DNA in Dogs Has Improved 

We adopted a dog that was running the streets of San Bernardino at one point. We are guessing she is part chihuahua and possibly some beagle. I thought about getting a DNA test but there were questions about the effectiveness at the time. 

Since then, there have been some improvements made. In this article from Wirecutter they purchased several tests and described their results. Their top pick was Embark that includes recognition from the American Kennel Club. 

Not only do they test for all the major breeds, they include street dogs and even DNA from gray wolves. That is well covered. They will also contact you and let you know if the results seemed off. 

They also recommended the Wisdom Panel Premium DNA test. This company has improved their tests and provide accurate results. 

Knowing Your Dog’s DNA Can Be Important for Its Health 

Different breeds of dogs have medical conditions that often pop us as they age. Knowing what your dog is can help determine what health problems to look out for and how to treat them. 

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These improved DNA tests can bring a dog owner peace of mind. That is unless it comes back you find out there is a gray wolf in the house.