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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 2007 were Buddy, Max, Sadie, Jack, Daisy, Lucy, Lady, Charlie, Rocky and Duke. The list of most unusual names includes "Not Pants," "Zhivago" and "Fat Alice".
Source: Petfinder.com
"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


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!
The new Canine Heritage™ XL Breed Test comes to you in a tube-style package which also serves as the return mailer. The package contains:
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Dog Breed Certificate Photos
Customers who have ordered and received their test kit should visit our upload form to ensure that your pooch's mug makes it onto your breed analysis certificate.
Dog Breed Testing on NBC
The Today Show's Meredith Viera discovers the heritage of her mixed breed dog Jasper with the help of our Canine Heritage™ Breed Test