Features:

  • DOG DNA BREED ANCESTRY TESTING KIT: With a simple cheek swab you can do at home, Wisdom Panel uses the most accurate & advanced breed identification method under patent. We test for over 250 breeds, types, & varieties—the most of any test on the market.
  • THREE SIMPLE STEPS: Simply collect your dog's DNA with a cheek swab, activate your kit online & send your kit to the lab with pre-paid shipping. You'll receive our genetic analysis of your dog's ancestry & breed identification in as little as 2 weeks.
  • BENEFITS OF DNA ANALYSIS: Genetic testing can help you identify breeds & specific health issues that may be important to the wellbeing of your dog. Work with your veterinarian & use your results to develop training, nutrition & long-term healthcare plans.
  • BEST IN SHOW: As the leading canine genetics company we've tested the DNA of more than a million dogs & developed the largest & most comprehensive breed database in the world, with a sophisticated algorithm and a very strategically placed set of markers.
  • DISCOVER MORE ABOUT YOUR DOG: DNA analysis unlocks a brand new world of DNA-based insights that may help you understand your dog's unique appearance, behaviors, and wellness needs.
Exact results on our mixed breed

We knew we had an “almost” Corgi. A rescue, and we had no history other than she was given up. Several differences were apparent, especially the extra large eyes! (Not so apparent on photo, but extra huge.). Doing an internet search I discovered the large eyes vs. size was a Boston Terrier. DNA came back 50% Corgi, 25% Boston Terrier and 25% Chihuahua. We could not be more pleased and will recommend to others.

Little Man a/k/a BBD (Big Beautiful Dog).

Okay, confession time. I did the Mars 2.5 test a few weeks back for my rescue pup. I was a bit incredulous as to their findings and my vet just shook his head. My rescue puppy has fuzzy face with the ear set and profile of a GSD. He has a very strange body with extremely fuzzy feet from his wrists/ankles down and webbed feet which speaks to retriever somewhere in his background. The rescue had told me he was a lab/poodle cross. His vet guessed Irish Wolfhound or Giant Schnauzer crossed with something else. I was at a total loss. His 2.5 came back GSD, Golden Retriever, Boxer and Pom. (Pom? Yes, Pom). I just thought it was a fun thing but then got to thinking - what if I did this again with a slightly different birthdate (he's a rescue, we can only guess), poundage (he is a growing boy) and name? So, I did. Guess what? The 3.0 came back with EXACTLY the same parentage in the same percentages! I'm sold! These folks KNOW what they are doing. Thank you, Mars, for renewing my faith in genetics!

Awesome if you understand its limitations.

This was awesome, and I'm so glad we used it! We have a big, doofy looking dog that we adopted years back but never bothered to try to figure out what he was. He looks like a gigantic boxer with some other weird quirks thrown in. We originally thought maybe he was a Dogo Argentino, but when we started looking some more, we thought American Bulldog with some boxer thrown in. We got the test and gave him the ol' swab in the mouth - he didn't really like it too much, but fortunately only a couple seconds of swabbing between his cheek and gums was enough for the test. Sent it off, got the confirmation in a few days, then the results in about 2 weeks. Much to our amazement, he is 75% boxer, 12.5% American Bulldog, and 12.5% Standard Bulldog! Here's where people get bent out of shape about this product: they think that it can magically discern everything in your dog's bloodline, and that your dogs looks have to comport with their genetics. Not so much. If you have a true mutt (e.g. a dog whose parents were mutts, and whose grandparents were also mutts), it's not going to help you. It's going to come back as a mixed breed. These DNA tests can't go back an infinite number of generations. It's testing DNA, not doing a genealogy project on your pupper. Similarly, I've seen several reviews were the reviewers say, "Oh this says my dog is part chihuahua but he's 50 pounds! It must be wrong!" Again, not quite. Just because your dog has the genetics of a certain breed does not mean that those genes are *expressed* in your dog's appearance. Just as with humans, just because we have certain genetics does not mean that we physically exhibit each of those genetic traits. Thus, if you understand the product's limitations, this is a great tool to give you some insight into your furry friend.

I am completely satisfied with the results as well as the speed with ...

I found my dog picking through trash at a rest stop so I had no real clue other than he had a lot of Husky in him. Just about everyone, including my vet, thought he might be a wolf hybrid. Only one lady who breeds both malamutes and huskys said he was a mix of those two. It turns out she was right and the explanations of the breed characteristics that were provided by the Wisdom panel folks served as further substantiation. I am completely satisfied with the results as well as the speed with which they were returned to me.

I love my pup and Wisdom Panel!

Wisdom Panel is trustworthy, because I bought it along with Embark (yes I wasted lots of money) and the results came out 90% similar! I'd say Embark is a little more accurate, but it's also twice the cost. :D Wisdom Panel: - Chihuahua 50% - Pomeranian 12% - Shih Tzu 12% - Undefined breeds 26% Embark: - Chihuahua 37% - Pomeranian 15% - Shih Tzu 22% - Miniature Pinscher 9% - Cocker Spaniel 7% - Undefined breeds 10%

I would highly recommend this for anyone

Definitely worth it! We got a puppy that was supposedly an Old English Sheepdog but she doesn’t have the typical OES shaggy hair. The breeder told us she was probably the runt and her hair was just taking longer to come in. Every time we were out with her we would always tell people would ask what kind of dog she was and our answer was always OES. Then one day we told a woman the breed, and she said “oh no, I’ve had OES dogs before and she is definitely not an OES”. After that we thought she might be a mix of some sort and then started telling people she was OES and maybe part Border Collie. We finally broke down and ordered the DNA kit just so we could know for sure what kind of breed our dog is. Turned out that she is 100% OES so now we can finally be confident and telling everyone what breed she is. I would highly recommend this for anyone. Quick turnaround time (about 2 weeks) and when the results come in they are very easy to understand. Update: 1 month after our results came in informing us that our pup was 100% OES, we did some more research on her. It really made no sense to us why she didn’t look like an OES. We found out that she has a rare recessive gene. So she is technically a Smooth Coated OES. We also found a couple more people online who had the same experience. The whole thing has been very informative and enlightening. Never would’ve found out if it weren’t for the Wisdom Panel DNA test.

Accurate results & great customer service!

For 11 years I've wondered what my beautiful black rescue dog might be, and now, thanks to Wisdom Panel 3.0, I finally I know! Most people think he looks like a wolf, but there are obvious non-wolf characteristics, like straight back legs, a curled tail, and a GSD-like personality. ("I'm the Dog, and I'm here to help!") There are several breeds I've suspected in his lineage, but before getting the test results, I forced myself to pick the four I thought were most likely. When the test results arrived, I knew they were right on, because Wisdom Panel found the same four breeds I'd predicted: Chow, Malamute, German Shepherd, and Gray Wolf. The family tree was arranged in a very plausible way that made perfect sense. I didn't know the test can identify the type of wolf, so I was extra-pleased to see that they were able to tell me that his great-grandparent was specifically a Gray Wolf. Their weight prediction was accurate, with his adult weight of 77 lbs falling right in the middle of their range. The kit is easy to use, and the directions are clearly written. Sample collection requires sticking a small round soft bristled brush inside the mouth, rotating it for 15 seconds against the cheek. This must be done twice, with each of two brushes provided. It's probably not an issue for most dogs, but my dog has never been too keen on me sticking stuff in his mouth (no tooth brushing for him), and he's not the type to be forced into anything. (Maybe that's a Chow-Malamute-Wolf thing.) The first two swabs went flying across the room, getting thoroughly contaminated. I contacted customer service, and they were friendly and helpful. They sent me four more brushes and some suggestions on how to get him to accept them. I used one as a training swab, gently brushing him around the mouth and lips with it daily for a few weeks. After much praise and lots of treats, he relaxed and started to enjoy it. One day I broke open two fresh swabs and got the samples without him batting an eye. The mailer is postage paid, so I just dropped it in a mailbox and waited for results online. Results were ready about 2 1/2 weeks from the time they received the samples. I am extremely pleased with the Wisdom Panel 3.0, and look forward to testing my other dog!

Easy and Reliable

I bought this and used on 2 of my dogs. One came back that we had a 100% purebred labrador retriever ( we always wondered as we got her from craigslist, so we wouldn't have been surprised for her not to be 100%) and the other was for our shelter dog, a little white fluff mutt who turned out to be a "designer mix" that people breed. He is a 50% lhasa apso and 50%Bichon Frise. Interesting to find out. Easy to do the test and fill out the information online. Results were back in less than 2 weeks. I would buy again.

but super interesting to know their heritage

Our dogs have all gotten these for their adoption anniversary's. It's nothing necessary, but super interesting to know their heritage. I can only imagine this would be helpful if you live in a state with BSL as it can possibly disprove someone claiming your dog is a breed they aren't. We have a dog that everyone assumes is a 85 pound pit bull. She is actually half lab and half great Dane. Have no idea how she ended up looking like a bully, but she did. Genetics are funny like that.

Impressive. If I remember correctly... all ...

Impressive. If I remember correctly... all that was required was a name, birthdate, and a couple of saliva samples. No picture, color, size, etc. My “pit mix” turned “hound blend” (over the weekend at the pound) turns out to be a Boxer/Rottweiler (or “Boxweiler”). After googling “boxweiler” and seeing the strong resemblances to my pup, I’m a believer in the quality of this product.

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