The goal of testing dog DNA, though, is a little different from human testing, which is mainly performed to find out about your ancestry and family heritage. The typical desire with dog DNA kits is to ...

As people peer into DNA for clues to health and heritage, man's best friend is under the microscope, too. Genetic testing for dogs has surged in recent years, fueled by companies that echo popular ...

"My husky mix is around 13 [percent] wolfiness. It was surprising at first, but she does murder a lot of pigeons," said one user.

If you've used AncestryDNA or a similar DNA test on yourself, the process for testing your pet will be quite similar. All it takes is activating your kit online, a quick cheek swab and a shipment to ...

A friendly disagreement over a rescue dog's breed led one owner to settle the debate once and for all with a dog DNA test. In a Reddit post, the owner, u/WorldlinessOk6575, shared the surprising ...

Popular genetics tests can’t tell you much about your dog’s personality, according to a recent study. A team of geneticists recently found no connection between simple genetic variants and behavioral ...

Ever been out in the dog park or walking your furry friend and had a stranger ask you, "What breed is your dog?" These days, most dogs aren't purebreds, so most of us dog-owners can't really answer ...

Reddit users aren't convinced, one user said: "I'm pretty sure your pup has none of those in her ancestry.” ...

Embark promises to give you 99 percent accuracy when testing your dog’s DNA to determine their breed. But breed identification is just the tip of the Embark iceberg, though. You can also receive ...