Canine Heritage Dog-Breed Mail-In Test Kit, XL

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Product Features

• Identifies over 100 AKC recognized breeds
• Safe, non-invasive, sampling method; no blood needed
• Take the DNA sample yourself; no veterinarian needed
• Satisfies curiosity about your dog¿s breed composition
• Infers potential health risks, behavior and personality associated with breeds

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001E95L3M
• Item model number: CHBT-XL
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #111,320 in Home & Garden (See Bestsellers in Home & Garden)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Curious about the breed (or breeds) of your dog? Now you can know with the Canine Heritage XL Breed Test. A DNA-based diagnostic test, the Canine Heritage genetically identifies over 100 potential breeds within your mixed breed dog. This accurate, state-of-the-art, test is simple, convenient and completely non-invasive. Sampling is done easily and comfortably by the pet owner, avoiding the trauma and expense of other collection methods. Easy step-by-step directions walk you through the process of placing the swab and sample submission form in a pre-paid return mailing envelop and drop in a mail box. Results are sent back to you in the form of a frame quality Certificate of DNA Breed Analysis. Within 4 to 6 weeks, you’ll know exactly what pedigree of pooch, type of terrier, means of mutt or brand of boxer you have on your hands.

Product Description

Curious about the breed of your dog? Now you can know with the Canine Heritage XL Breed Test. From a recognized leader in canine DNA technology comes the Canine Heritage XL Breed Test, a DNA-based diagnostic test that can genetically identify over 100 potential breeds within your mixed breed dog! This, accurate, state-of-the-art, test is simple, convenient and completely non-invasive to your pet. No special handling is required for our K9CheekSwab Collection Kit. Sampling is done easily and comfortably by the pet owner, avoiding the trauma and expense of other collection methods. How easy is it? Simply follow the easy step-by-step directions included with the Canine Heritage XL testing kit, place the swab and sample submission form in the pre-paid return mailing envelop and drop in a mail box. In 4-6 weeks, results will be sent back to you in the form of a frame quality Certificate of DNA Breed Analysis. If you provide a digital photo of your pet via our website, it will also be printed on your certificate, free of charge. The Canine Heritage testing kit includes the following: One K9CheekSwab DNA Collection Brush, Sample Submission Form, Customer Reference Sheet, Easy-to-Follow DNA Sample Collection Instructions, Pre-Paid Return Mailer Due to the genetic complexity of a mixed breed dog, the number of identified breeds may vary and the possibility of not being able to identify any breeds can occur. Canine Heritage only works for the identifiable breeds. A dog’s visual appearance may vary from the breed(s) identified in the reported results due to individual genetic variations or if your pet’s breed composition contains non-validated breed(s).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Canine Heritage Test Is Flawed, October 13, 2008

By	NightowlGirl (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

I recently bought this DNA test to find out both the maternal and paternal heritage of my mixed breed rescue dog (I already knew that my puppy's mother was at least part border collie and small, weighing 30 pounds). After 6 weeks, the test came back with no border collie detected and only listed 2 dogs in a secondary role, both very large breeds that do not resemble my dog in any way. I wasn't hoping for any specific results---I'd love my puppy not matter what he was---but common sense, visual clues and behavior patterns said that he was probably a mix of border collie and Lab, primary breeds. Other dog owners frequently comment on my "pretty Lab".
Therefore, it is not a strong enough test to do what it says it can, doesn't even detect genes one generation back, and (according to emails from the company responding to my unhappiness with the results) it cannot detect or "mixes up" genes with dogs who come from border collie lines. I've been told there are better (but more expensive) DNA tests available for dogs at your vet. This product is not worth the money.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I question the accuracy of this test, November 28, 2008

By	Kaneonapua "the dog lady" (Springfield, MA) - See all my reviews

It is a good idea but I don't think it is accurate at this time. I ran this test on three of my mix breed dogs.

Dog #1) The test was not able to determine much at all about the dog I know the least about though they did offer to retest later when their database gets better. I am guessing that dog is 13 or 14 so he probably won't be around for that.

Dog #2) The person who gave us this dog said she came from a home with a German Shepherd bitch and a male Shar Pei. The were quite sure that her mother was the German Shepherd. The test came back with no indication of German Shepherd or SharPei though it did mention Chow, Shih Tzu, Akita and Saluki so I guess it was sort of close. I still can't figure out why they could not detect German Shepherd.

Dog #3) This dog really looks like a Shar Pei mix since he has loose skin, a blue tongue and odd shaped feet. He was tested 3 times and the lab claimed we never were able to send enough DNA to do the analysis. My husband threw the final set of swabs away in disgust. I am kicking myself because I let him do that. I should have sent them back with DNA from my AKC registered German Shepherd just to see what would come back.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars What you should know before you buy, February 27, 2009

By	Victor A. Gallis "http://vicworld.org" (Long Island, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If your mutt's ancestry is largely mutt -- that is, if there were no pure-bred dogs in his lineage for two or more generations -- the results you get are likely to be disappointing.

Enlarge the picture of the sample certificate accompanying the item description, and you will see there are three categories of ancestor: "primary," "secondary," and "in the mix." Unless one of your dog's parents was pure-bred, there will be no "primary" listed. "Secondary" refers to a breed that "may or may not have a strong influence on your pet," representing "less than a majority of your dog's DNA."

Quite possibly, you won't get even a "secondary," and have to content yourself with a couple of "in the mix" breeds, which appear in "low and measurable amounts." In other words, your dog shares a few markers with breeds that have no influence on its characteristics -- that is, you stand a strong possibility of getting very little information for your money.

So, try the test for fun, if you enjoy that sort of thing -- but, one way or the other, congratulate yourself for choosing an animal likely to be healthier, smarter, and generally superior to any pure-bred. Hooray for hybrid vigor! Hooray for mutts!