Frequently Asked Questions
Wisdom Panel™ Essential - Pet Owner Kit
The most popular dog DNA kit including full breed analysis, traits, and key health insights, created by world-leading veterinarians with over 20+ years of genetic research.
Wisdom Panel has a database of of 365+ breeds, types, and variants, which in combination with our pioneering breed detection system allows us to identify your dog’s full breed mix, leaving no ambiguity and helping you provide a better training program, understand behaviour, and create an effective daily and long-term care and wellness plan for your dog. Know what medications and procedures are safe for your canine companion by screening for 25+ medical complications including drug sensitivities like MDR1. Additionally, understand what makes your pup so unique with 50+ trait tests revealing the factors behind hair length, ideal weight, muzzle shape, and more.
Quick and Easy: Swab, send, and smile. Just swab your pup's cheek, send your kit to our lab with the provided pre-paid shipping and you'll get results in 3-4 weeks. You’ll be emailed an official ancestry report revealing your dog’s unique genetic background.
What’s included in our leading genetic testing panel
Here’s how Wisdom Panel™ tests deliver actionable insights on traits, and health for both dogs and cats.
4 Easy Steps. One Comprehensive Report.

Most Wisdom Panel™ results arrive around 2-3 weeks after our lab receives your dog's DNA sample. That said, extended times sometimes occur due to circumstances beyond our control (e.g., volume at the lab, holidays, illnesses, natural disasters). You'll get an email notification when your results are ready. Please note—results are digital and available in your online account only. No physical report will be mailed, but you may download a printable technical report from your account.
We recommend waiting at least two hours after feeding your pet a meal or treat to swab. (Water is fine—no delay necessary.) This helps ensure you get an uncontaminated sample.
We recommend waiting at least two hours after feeding your pet a meal or treat to swab. (Water is fine—no delay necessary.) This helps ensure you get an uncontaminated sample.