What are the best DNA kits to identify my mixed-breed dog's breed?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Kia. There are at home DNA test kits, such as Wisdom Panel, available for dogs now. You take a cheek swab and then mail the sample into the company. They will provide you with your dog's breed composition as well as information about the breed (or breeds) such as for predispositions certain diseases. I hope this information helps!

The puppy is very young so it would be hard to tell. It's possible it could be a mixed breed with some sort of collie in it from the coloration, however many breeds have that same coloration so it would be impossible to know. If you know the mother or father, you can determine breed better by that. There are also saliva DNA tests that can be used to determine the breed of a dog. Most veterinary clinics and even some pet stores will carry these and are very simple to use if you are very curious.

The commercially available DNA tests I am familiar with are Wisdom Panel by Mars, DNA My Dog based out of Toronto, Paw Print Genetics out of Spokane and Embark out of Austin, Tx. Wisdom Panel® Canine DNA Tests determine the breed ancestry of a dog by determining the genotype of the dog, at hundreds of individual sites in its DNA. The results are then compared with the genotypes of the more than 12,000 breed samples in their database. Similarly, DNA My Dog tests for 85 of the most common breeds that make up approximately 97% of the common North American mixed breed population. Paw Print Genetics is designed to assist breeders and has the advantage of testing for several genetic diseases. The breed-specific panels offer a comprehensive service at a discounted rate, and you can choose genetic diseases you would like to test for. Embark tests for over 150 breeds including wolf, coyote, and village dog ancestry (feral dogs) - accounting for 98% of dogs in America. Additionally, Embark screens for over 160 canine genetic diseases including MDR1, degenerative myelopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy, PRA blindness, exercise-induced collapse. It is certified by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), partnered with Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine. All tests require taking two samples of cells from the dog’s inner cheek on swabs, which are then air-dried, sealed, and mailed off to the lab. The turn around time varies from 2-8 weeks. As far as the cost, DNA My Dog is the most economical at about $60, followed by Wisdom and Paw Print at about $80 and Embark at $200.

The best option is to have a Dna breed test done, there are many companies that you can find online that are offering this test. They will send you a kit which you will need to complete and send back to them, it's very simple.

The only way to know for sure Kita's actual breed is to have a DNA test done on her. You can get one from Wisdom Panel, and you take a cheek swab and send it off to them to get a full DNA profile done. http://www.wisdompanel.com

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Max. She is adorable! I recommend using a DNA home test kit to determine her breed composition. You collect a cheek swab and submit to it a laboratory. You recieve information of her genetic make up based on these results. I suspect she is a mix of several breeds such as Shih Tzu, Tibetan Terrier and possibly Jack Russell Terrier. I hope this information helps!

There is no way for us to tell breed from a photo unless the dog is purebred. If you really want to know I suggest you get a DNA test done. ( https://www.amazon.com/Dog-DNA-Canine-Breed-Identification/dp/B01ABMY8UO/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=dna+test+dog&qid=1560064052&s=gateway&sr=8-6 )