Have you ever wondered what breeds make up your mixed breed dog? Have you ever looked at your dog’s coat and wondered if she has some Golden Retriever in her background? Does the way your family pet try to herd the kids make you suspect she’s part Border Collie?

If you have ever wondered which specific breeds make up your mixed breed dog, technology can answer that question. Not only can humans be DNA tested to find out their heritage, but dogs can also be tested to find out what breeds make up their heritage.

Why should you know? Wanting to know your dog’s breed mix is much more than curiosity. The combination of breeds that make up a dog may affect its appearance, behavior, and well-being in many ways.

By analyzing your dog’s DNA to detect breeds in its genetic makeup, it may deepen your insights and improve your understanding of your pet.

Different breeds have specific health issues associated with them. Knowing which breeds your pet has in their genetic makeup can help your veterinarian and you determine how to best manage their health care.

Through a simple blood test the WISDOM PANEL MX can detect 134 American Kennel Club recognized breeds. In a few weeks time you can learn about the ancestry of your mixed breed dog. You can learn what breeds are in your pet’s parents, grandparents and great-grandparents ancestry.

Other types of DNA testing are also available which involves a swab of the inside of your dog’s mouth, but not as many breeds are detectable with this type of test.

If you would like to learn more about DNA testing you can log onto www.wisdompanel.com.