Know Your Pet DNA is an at-home DNA test kit for dogs that can help you learn more about your dog's breed mix, traits, and genetic matches — all in a single test kit brought to you by the DNA experts at Ancestry. Knowing more about these genetic roots can tell you a lot about a dog's health, temperament, and appearance. 

This easy-to-use test kit includes everything you need to collect a sample, pack it up, and send it back, including a prepaid return label.

As leaders in DNA testing, you can count on Ancestry to provide state-of-the-art analysis, combined with clearly explained results. So you and your dog can get the most out of your pet DNA test.

The Know Your Pet DNA test results will include the following information about your dog:

Your dog’s breed mix

Get a fuller picture of your dog’s genetic history. This can tell you a lot about a dog's health, temperament, and appearance — so you can feel extra confident about giving them care that's just right for them.

Unique traits

Ancestry’s experts assess your dog’s DNA for 30+ traits that can determine their appearance, behavior, and development. Knowing their traits can help you understand your pup even better. 

Genetic matches

When Ancestry analyzes your dog’s DNA, they’ll compare it to other pets in their extensive dog database. They'll let you know whenever they find any close genetic matches — so you can explore connections to your dog's extended family.

The Know Your Pet DNA test is quick and easy to do at home. 

1. Gently rub your dog’s inner cheek with the soft swab included in the kit.
2. Place the sample in the prepaid returns box.
3. Send the sample back to the Ancestry lab. 

Their scientists will do the rest and Ancestry will send you the results.