Along iwth a fast turn around, our dog DNA test collection process is simple — no visit to the veterinarian and no drawing of blood. Our painless process involves a quick cheek swab in the comfort of YOUR dog house.
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Approximately 75 million dogs have humans in the United States. 10% of those dogs were rescued from a shelter with little or no known history.
Source: APPMA.org
The top 10 dog names of 2010 were: Bella, Bailey, Max, Lucy, Molly, Buddy, Maggie, Daisy, Charlie and Sophie. The list of most unusual names include: Pickle Von Corndog, Lord Chubby Pruneface, Badonkadonk, Ninjastar Dangerrock, Bettie Poops, Geez Louise, Barnaby Bones and Dog Vader.
Source: VIP Pet Insurance
"The Canine Heritage Breed Test is one of the most innovative products I have seen in years. I am a huge proponent of adoption, so my four legged family comes from shelters and breed rescue groups. Finding out what breeds are in my dog's genetic makeup has not only satisfied my curiosity, but given me invaluable health and behavioral information."
Eric Theis
Senior Vice President,
Discovery Communications,
Animal Planet Media Enterprises

The following 12 breeds have been added to the improved Canine Heritage XL 120:
Do you think everything about your mixed breed dog is special? Dogs have such surprise talents and quirks, not to mention their unique shape and color, which helps you always spot them quickly in a dog park lineup! How many times have you been asked, "What a great dog, what kind is he or she?"
Do you marvel in unknown wonderment? Maybe you could have a dog who's DNA and ancestry hail from a long line of specially-bred snow rescue dogs, fox hunters, sheep herders, bed warmers for royalty or fashion accessories for the rich! Now it's time to find out!
The new Canine Heritage™ XL Breed Test comes to you in a package which also contains as the return mailer. The package includes:
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Sample breed certificate with photo
Dog Breed Testing on NBC
The Today Show's Meredith Vieira discovers the heritage of her mixed breed dog Jasper with the help of our Canine Heritage™ Breed Test
Dog Breed Test Instructions
Be sure to follow the instructions and photos on this site or those included with your test kit to ensure a successful DNA collection and analysis