Our Science

Our expertise.

For over 15 years, our team of scientists and veterinarians have worked to develop the smartest dog DNA tests in the world.

Through collaboration with leading academic institutions, such as Washington State University, innovative research labs, and Banfield™ Pet Hospitals, we’ve made technical advancements that improve our accuracy and speed while ​minimising cost to you.

Better tech.

Did you know a Chihuahua’s DNA and Great Dane’s DNA are 99% identical? Our custom Illumina™ Infinium™ XT genotyping chip looks at 100,000 DNA locations (and cross-references with the largest database in the world) to tease out the small yet significant differences between breeds.

The process is complex, but the result is simple: a clear and articulate breakdown of what makes your dog unique and a baseline from which you can make informed decisions about their health and wellness for years to come.

ILLUMINA™ and INFINIUM™ are registered trademarks of Illumina, Inc., and are used with permission. Wisdom Health is not sponsored by, related to, or affiliated with Illumina, Inc.

Not your average lab.

We’re proud to partner with the best-of-the-best laboratory in the business: Neogen Genomics. With the world’s most experienced dog DNA testing team, the lab processes more than 1.5 million samples from a variety of sources every year.

Your dog’s DNA analysis will be performed in US laboratories that are compliant with current AAHA guidelines, accredited by both A2LA and the USDA, and ISO 17025-certified. So, you can be confident that—when it comes to your pup’s test results—accuracy takes priority.

Actionable results.

Knowing your dog has "a deletion in the pro-opiomelanocortin gene" is great. Knowing that means they’re "predisposed to overeat" (with suggestions on how to manage it) is even better.