BioPet DNA Breed Identification Kit

by BioPet Vet Lab

Product Features

• Use DNA to discover the breeds present in your dog
• Painlessly collect your dog's DNA sample and send it to BioPet for quick analysis
• Over 60 qualified breeds are on file
• Fast results via USPS within 2 weeks
• Even a prepaid return envelope for the DNA sample is included

Product Details

See a list of all breeds available [PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 1 x 8.5 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0015WNJ7I
• Item model number: DD1000
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (218 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,910 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The more you know about your dog’s pedigree, the better you can understand its personality, behavior and potential health risks. BioPet DNA Breed Identification lets you collect your dog’s DNA easily and harmlessly, so you can discover the breeds present within it. Since all cells contain the same genetic material, no matter where it is in the animal, just take a cheek swab to obtain the necessary samples. The procedure is 100% painless and can be performed by you at home. After collecting the DNA sample, place the swab back into its paper sleeve, place it and the Customer Information Card inside the enclosed prepaid envelope, and mail it to BioPet. Within 2 weeks of the sample’s receipt, BioPet will mail you the DNA results. 92.5% of America’s mixed breed dog population is covered by BioPet’s 62 validated breeds. In addition to the DNA results, you will receive an Ancestry Analysis Certificate, suitable for framing, and a Behavior, Health and Personality Summary, which provides general information about each of the breeds found.

Product Description

Advances in DNA testing technology mean that it has become possible to identify the ancestry of any dog by performing a simple test using a cheek swab. The DNA required for the test to be run is isolated from cells that are trapped on the DNA ID Card. All cells carry the same genetic material, regardless of type or location in the animal. Taking a cheek swab is therefore the easiest way to obtain the samples needed for testing.

Customer Reviews

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306 of 325 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Guess work-not science !, October 28, 2009

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T. Reiter "pitbull tom" (LongBeach,NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BioPet DNA Breed Identification Kit (Misc.)

I have been rescueing pit bulls for about 20 years,and have been selling diagnostics(Lab equipment)for about the same time.Recently I purchased 4 of these so called breed tests from BioPet Vet Lab.There data base is only for AKC breeds,and pitbulls are not recognized by the AKC,I expected no match to be found.With the assistance of my DVM,we ran a test on a confiscated fighting dog I named "SweetPea", she is great with humans ,but like most pits she is very dog agressive,and after dealing with this breed for 20 years I assure you there is NO AKC blood here !Imagine my surprise that not only did we get back results ,but that this dog has 7 AKC breeds in it.I showed the results to my vet,which said she is a mix of Yorkshire terrier,border collie,and saint bernard to name a few.He laughed and asked if I wanted to do a little experiment,which was to run the same dogs DNA with a different name,with my vet as the owner so BioPet would not know what we were doing.The results for "doe5557"aka "sweetPea" came back as a different mix of AKC blood,this time instead of Rottweiler being in the mix,Rhodesian Ridgeback was in there, and the various levels of how much of each breed was also different.In lab speak testing accurracy is based on reproducability, with PCR (the technology used here)there is to much variability to be precise enough to tell what is in your dog! The first test result was flawed,and even though it was wrong the results of the second test should have been the same as the first.When "sweetPea" was confiscated from a local fighting ring she was pregnant,and had 8 beautiful pitbull puppies,one of which I decided should stay with us,I named him "Bubba",who with my DVM's help we decided to test.His test came up with another AKC mix,with 7 breeds that they DON'T share,when I showed the results to my vet He said; A)this was genetically impossible B)get your money back !Even though they say complete satisfaction or you can retest on them or get your money back,after 3 requests,I'm not holding my breath. My advice is to save the $60.00 and go get you dog a bunch of treats and toys!The technology they are using is outdated and Humans convicted of crimes using this type of testing have been overturned , unfortunatly there are no regulations on the claims they are making for this test as it is animal testing,not human.

60 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Get the blood test, March 7, 2009

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NFL010 (NJ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: BioPet DNA Breed Identification Kit (Misc.)

We rescued a puppy from NSAL in long island NY in 10/08. She was supposedly a border collie mix. As she was growing larger than a border collie we new something wasn't right. we tested with biopet and she was classified as a chow, beagle, daschund & poodle mix. this made no sense to us as we couldn't match any of her physical characteristics to these breeds. Then we took her to the vets for a $200 blood dna test. Turns out our puppy is a chow, golden retriever & siberian husky mix. This combo explained everything about her looks and personality. Of course, we love her no matter what she is .....my advice? save the $50 and apply it to the $200....

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The results were preposterous, February 18, 2010

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chesterh (Londonderry, NH) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: BioPet DNA Breed Identification Kit (Misc.)

I gave one of these to my wife as a gift, and she sent in a sample from our rescue dog. This dog has the body of a Doberman - deep chested, sleek, muscular, standing about 27" at the wither. His head is shaped more like that of a Shepherd. He is jet black.

My wife, who teaches biology and studies genetics for fun, actually burst into laughter when she read the results of the test. Our dog was analyzed as being a mix of 5 miniature breeds (fluffy lap dogs) with some Chow thrown in. No matter how you look at it, the results were preposterous.

We understand that mix-ups sometimes happen, and attempted to contact the supplier several times. A re-test would have been a reasonable restitution, but the manufacturer never responded in any way, shape, or form. Pretty poor.

This test seems to be a hit or miss proposition. Based on our experience, I suspect that sloppy handling in the lab may be a major factor. Perhaps the kit should include two test swabs, to be analyzed separately.

I regret making this purchase, though if money were no object, I'd be tempted to test the same dog again just for the entertainment value of reading the results...