Your Dog’s DNA: What Can Dog DNA Tests Really Tell You?

Dog DNA tests can help determine everything from a dog’s breed to possible genetic health conditions, but they still have some limitations.

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At some point in our life with dogs, many of us may have wanted to find out more about our furry friends and ordered a dog DNA test in the hopes it would reveal more about our dog’s breed, susceptibility to health or genetic conditions, and behavioral traits and personality. The results can trigger everything from surprise to relief to ambivalence to panic. Yet the question remains, how accurate are these tests?

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Joan Merriam
Joan Merriam lives in Northern California with her Golden Retriever Frankie and Maine Coon cat Indy, both rescues. She’s lived with dogs for most of her life and has been writing a syndicated newspaper column on life with dogs since 2012. As a freelance writer, she’s authored three books and numerous articles on everything from animals and aging to politics and popular culture. She also teaches Communication Studies at a California community college.