When looking over the menu of options dog DNA testing, you may be unsure which might be a wise choice for your pet’s breed. Here’s a little information about an inherited disease you might not know a lot about. If you are the proud new owner of a Collie or Australian...
If you own a Doberman Pinscher or breed them, in your studies about this magnificent dog you’ve no doubt come across the subject of von Willebrand’s disease. It is widely considered in the veterinary community as the most common inherited bleeding disorder for dogs,...
The statistics say it all: Americans are crazy about dogs. In fact, according to the ASPCA, there are an estimated 78 million dogs from coast to coast, and 44% of U.S. households have a pooch. That’s some serious puppy love, and all those tail-waggers need to be fed....
An interesting survey from Rover.com (a nationwide network of dog-walkers and pet-sitters) features findings that are both expected and perhaps also unexpected. As a premiere dog DNA test provider, we talk with loving dog owners each and every day, and can bear...
DNA screening in animals could soon become just as popular as DNA testing for humans. And why not? Our four-legged or feathered pets are members of the family every bit as much as people-babies, and we have important questions about them for which DNA might hold...
Nature vs. Nurture: the Eternal Doggy Debate It’s been discussed around the kitchen table, argued in public forums, and studied by experts in veterinary science: Is a dog’s personality totally influenced by its DNA or do environmental factors play a bigger role? With...
