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...
Where can you go to get a dog DNA test? If you’re reading this on a computer or smartphone, you’re already there! In the past, DNA testing required a blood sample because the technology of the time relied on large quantities of DNA needed to perform a test (and of...
Dog DNA Breed Testing has come a long way! Historically, DDC has developed testing options for canine breeders; services they can use to better help them manage their breeding programs. In the beginning, canine parentage testing was made available to identify the true...
You might be wondering if you can predict – or even control – the coat color of your puppies. The answer is YES. The number of DNA tests available to dog owners and breeders have expanded dramatically in recent years. What used to be just a handful of tests has grown,...
