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Which dog DNA test should I get?
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Our pick for you
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Wisdom Panel Essential
The full 430+ breed panel for under $100, with a few health screens included.
$95.99$119.99
Also good: Embark Breed ID ($109, Sniff Score 7).
Skip: DNA My Dog, Accu-Metrics (ViaPet), and any hair or saliva allergy kit.
How the Test Finder decides
- Curious about the mix: Wisdom Panel Essential gives Wisdom Panel's breed analysis for under $100. With a bigger budget, Wisdom Panel Premium adds 270+ health screens.
- Health planning: Wisdom Panel Premium, with a genetic consult for at-risk results, or Embark Breed + Health if you also want the relative finder.
- Purebred: Wisdom Panel Premium, which reported all 12 registered purebreds at 100% in a peer-reviewed 2024 study.
- Itching or allergies: no DNA test. See your vet about an elimination diet.