Ancestry Dog DNA Test: at-Home Testing, Breed Identification & Trait Insights, Canine Genetics Analysis, Unique Pet Parent Gift, New Puppy Essentials

We ordered the Ancestry Pet DNA test, and it arrived quickly—great start! The test was super easy to use, and we were thrilled to finally learn more about our dog’s background.When we got our pup, we were told she was a Pomsky (a small dog). Imagine our surprise when the DNA results came back and showed she’s actually 60% Siberian Husky and 20% Samoyed—a mix of two breeds known for being big dogs! No wonder she kept growing and growing.The accuracy of this test is incredible, and it gave us valuable insights into her breed characteristics, which helped us adjust her training and care. It was fun, informative, and totally worth it.

very easy! it took about 3 weeks total after they received my sample. you receive emails along the way and a tracker of sorts to see the progress.the results match what the adoption agency said she was, so i was very happy to verify that information. we thought for sure she had some lab in her, but i guess not! ◡̈

I need to vent about this product. Our dog has exactly the opposite of what was given as his DNA results. My dog was born in Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean. He looks like a Golden mixed with possibly a Border Collie or any similar herd dog physical traits.All the breeds described in the results are based on breeds found in the Continental USA. Results show that my dog is 56% Carolina dog, 26% Chow-Chow, and 19% American Pit Bull Terrier. Carolina dogs (American dingo) have pointed ears, a fox-like snout, and a tail that curves like a fishhook when raised. The DNA results show that my dog's DNA suggests that a red or yellow coat is unlikely and that a black coat is possible, that does not have a widow's peak, and that it has upright ears. Also suggests that my dog is not possessive with his food and toys, but is the opposite. It was a massive waste of money and a bit of frustration, realizing they had not even tried to look at his photo on the profile to learn how bizarre the results they provided were. Don't waste your money on this test.

Excellent purchase! We were told at the rescue shelter that we were adopting a black lab plott hound mix. The vet said she was a black lab Great Dane mix. Guess what? She’s none of those breeds! Turns out our pup is an American pitbull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, and a Bluetick Coonhound mix. We also tested our older rescue dog. We were told she was a beagle terrier mix. She is an American pitbull terrier, Pomeranian, Australian cattle dog, and Boxer mix. I think it’s very cool to find out what breeds our dogs are and have an idea of possible healthy issues to look out for and personality traits. It’s helped with food choice and training. I highly recommend testing your dog. You might not have what you think you do.

Honestly the Dog DNA was purchased for the fun of it. We rescued a puppy that was taken from deplorable conditions in Alabama. He was transported to our state up north. We didn’t know much about him other than that. Our vet thought he was an Alaskan Malamute mix with possibly some Shepard too. It was completely a guess from anyone who saw him. All I know is that he was such a cute fluffy teddy bear. We bought the Pet DNA test, sent in our sample which was so easy to do. It took one person holding his squirmy butt still and one person to swab his mouth. We got our results back in a couple of weeks and was also able to track the progress through the website. We were shocked to find out he is 69% great Pyrenees and 12% chow chow. No Shepard or alaskan malamute. That’s ok…he’s the best. I did wonder how accurate these tests are but now that he’s 9 months old I can tell he is mostly Great Pyrenees for sure! He’s a perfect fit to our funny farm! 🥰

They got the DNA correct and customer service is great - they kept me informed of what they were doing through every step of the way. I knew my dog was at least half Chihuahua although he looks nothing like a Chihuahua and does not act at all like one. His other DNA, which I did not know, but could easily guess by looking at him, seems spot on. I did not send a pic and they said the next most DNA was Maltese and the least was Shih Ziu. Everyone who sees him thinks he is one of those; and he goes everywhere I do, and almost everyday we go to a crowded, popular dog park - so many, many people have seen him. All the people at the park and family and friends all thought he was Shih Ziu or maybe Maltese. No one believes he has any Chihuahua; but I saw his mother who is 100 percent so I knew he was at least 50 percent. He has long, long, wavy white and cream hair, a Shih Ziu bite as per the AKC standard for Shih Ziu, a short snout and a wide almost flat nose, an outgoing, extra friendly personality and loves all dogs and people of all sizes and shapes, loves to sit in your lap and always wants to be next to me at all times, never snaps at anyone and just does not have a Chihuahua personality at all. That was where Ancestry got things wrong. They thought he looks like a Chi and acts like one, but he took the looks and personality of his Maltese and Shih Zui DNA. I told everyone I know and they still won't believe me that his mother was a Chihuahua but I saw her and her puppies. He was the only one with long hair and I thought he was going to be a long hair Chihuahua. Also, he weighs ten lbs. - too big to be a full Chi or Maltese but Shih Zui males can reach 16 lbs but he won't because he is already eight months old. So, as far as the DNA goes, I think they got it right but not the traits or what breed he looks like.

Used this for my dog right before she passed away. I was always curious on what breeds she might have been with being adopted. She definitely was a Lab but I knew she was something else too... come to find out she was 69% Lab and 31% pittie. 🩷🩷