Decoding the “Heinz 57″ -Dog DNA Test Kit Sale

by Mary Lou on July 27, 2010

For those mutt guardians out there who want to learn more about their dog’s genetic make up, one of the most popular kits is now on sale.

Wisdom Panel Insights from Mars Veterinary covers over 170 breeds and counting.

Of course, it is interesting if you can unravel the mystery of your mixed-breed dog’s ancestry.  On top of that,  there are also several benefits to knowing the breed background of your dog.

BENEFITS:

  • Help answer the question “what kind of dog is that?”
  • Understanding personality traits, energy levels and breed tendencies can help create a better training and playtime experience that appeals to their natural tendencies.
  • Understanding the breed health concerns and breed predisposition to disease can contribute to a better preventative diet, health care and better care overall.

All in all, the information gives you a better understanding of your dog, to create a better overall wellness plan throughout his life.

THE PROCESS IS SIMPLE:

  1. Use the cheek swab included in the kit to collect your dog’s DNA.  It is easy, painless and take only a few seconds.
  2. Send it in to the Wisdom Panel in the kit provided.
  3. They run it through their breed database to find and record DNA matches.
  4. Wait a few weeks for the results.

I saw the sale in the US and thought I’d pass along the bargain.  As a rescue dog and mixed-breed lover, I am just embarking on doing the testing myself, so will report back on the experience.

Mixed-Breed DNA Test (USA) Free treats with every kit ordered!

DNA Test in Canada Not Wisdom Panel and No free treats :-(

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