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Identifiable Breeds dna pawprint

Our current mixed breed dna test is capable of identifying the 38 major breeds below. A new dog dna test will be available in May 2008 which can detect over 110 total breeds encompasing all those listed on this website.

Afghan Hound
Also known as Balkh Hound, Baluchi Hound, Barutzy Hound, Kabul Hound, Sage Baluchi, Tazi, Ogar Afgan

Akita
Also known as Japanese Akita, Akita Inu, Akita Ken

Basenji
Also known as African Bush Dog, African Barkless Dog, Ango Angari, Avuvi, Congo Dog, Congo Terrier, Zande Dog

Basset Hound

Beagle
Also known as English Beagle

Belgian Tervuren
Also known as Belgian Shepherd Dog, Belgian Tervueren, Belgian Sheepdog, Chien de Berger Belge

Bernese Mountain Dog
Also known as Berner, Berner Sennenhund, Bouvier Bernois, Bovaro Bernese, Dürrbächler

Border Collie
Also known as Working Collie, Old-Fashioned Collie, Farm Collie, English Collie

Borzoi
Also known as Barzoï, Russian Wolfhound, Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya, Psovoi

Boxer
Also known as German Boxer

Bulldog
Also known as British Bulldog, English Bulldog

Chihuahua

Chinese Shar Pei
Also known as Chinese Fighting Dog, Shar Pei

Chow Chow

Cocker Spaniel
Also known as American Cocker Spaniel

Collie
Also known as Scottish Collie, Rough Collie, Smooth Collie

Dachshund
Also known as Standard Dachshund, Miniature Dachshund, Toy Dachshund, Doxie, Wiener Dog

Doberman Pinscher
Also known as Dobermann, Dobe

English Setter
Also known as Laverack Setter, Llewellin Setter, Llewellyn Setter

German Shepherd
Also known as Deutscher Schäferhund, Schäferhund, Alsatian Herder

German Shorthaired Pointer
Also known as Deutscher kurzhaariger Vorstehhund, Deutsch Kurzhaar, Kurzhaar, GSP

Golden Retriever
Also known as Golden, Goldie, Yellow Retriever

Greyhound
Also known as English Greyhound

Italian Greyhound
Also known as Piccolo Levriero Italiano, IG, Iggy

Labrador Retriever
Also known as Lab, Black Lab, Yellow Lab, Chocolate Lab, Silver Lab

Mastiff
Also known as English Mastiff, Old English Mastiff

Miniature Schnauzer
Also known as Zwergschnauzer, Dwarf Schnauzer, Mini Schnauzer

Poodle
Also known as Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle, Toy Poodle, Pudle Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne

Pug
Also known as Chinese Pug, Mops, Carlin, Puggu

Rottweiler
Also known as Rottie, Rotty, Rott, Weily

Saint Bernard
Also known as St. Bernard, Saint Bernhardshund, St. Bernhardshund, Bernhardiner, Alpine Mastiff

Saluki
Also known as Gazelle Hound, Arabian Hound, Persian Greyhound, Tanji, Tazi, Persian Sighthound

Samoyed
Also known as Samoiedskaïa Sabaka, Samoyedskaya, Nenetskaya Laika, Sami, Sammy, Smiling Sammy, Sam, Smiley

Shetland Sheepdog
Also known as Sheltie, Miniature Collie, Dwarf Scotch Shepherd, Shetland Collie, Toonie Dog, Mini Lassie

Shih Tzu
Also known as Chinese Lion Dog, Chrysanthemum Dog

Siberian Husky
Also known as Chukcha, Chuksha, Keshia, Sibe, Siberian, Husky

Whippet
Also known as Snapdog

Yorkshire Terrier
Also known as Yorkie

No Vet or Blood Required!

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.

Did You Know?

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

Endorsements

"I am so grateful that the Canine Heritage™ Breed Test has hit the market! It is such a valuable tool in my practice because, in addition to helping me with potential health and wellness issues, it can shed light on the behavior of a specific animal and assist in the delicate balance of placing the right dog with the right owner."

Dr. Karen Halligan, DVM
Dir. of Veterinary Services, spcaLA
Doc Halligan's What Every Pet Owner Should Know: Prescriptions for Happy, Healthy Cats and Dogs

Dr. Karen Doc Halligan, DVM

The Animal Rescue Site

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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.

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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