Parentage
Test for Dogs

  Easily determine your bird’s sex with a bird DNA test  This non-surgical, DNA-powered method is a proven way to determine whether your bird is male or female, with tests available for hundreds of species.  Using proven PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) technology, Breedwise tests either a blood sample or feather sample to determine the sex of your bird.  Blood Sample: Clip your bird’s toenail and collect the sample on a blood card. Feather Sample: Pluck a feather from your bird’s breast. Kit options include: 

• Shipped to me (US only): We will mail you a full kit that includes instructions and sample collection materials.
• DIY: We will email you collection instructions. You will collect the sample using your own supplies and mail the sample back to our lab.

DM is a degenerative disease of the spinal cord characterized by muscle weakness in the hind limbs. This disease can eventually lead to paraplegia. Our DM DNA test, which uses the SOD1-A marker, is available for all dog breeds. Please note: We do not test for the SOD1-B marker found in Bernese Mountain Dogs. It’s been known for several years that the Bernese have this additional marker/risk factor that is generally restricted to the breed. This is not to say that this marker is the sole cause of DM in that breed or that the SOD1-A mutation is irrelevant as a risk factor in the breed. Your Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) DNA-test kit includes:

• Sterile DNA-collection swabs
• Complete instructions

Kit options include:

• Shipped to me (US only): We will mail you a full kit that includes instructions and sample collection materials. 
• DIY: We will email you collection instructions. You will collect the sample using your own supplies and mail the sample back to our lab.

Dogs clinically affected by Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) often begin to exhibit leg weakness that is followed by a complete collapse after just 5 to 15 minutes of strenuous activity. DNA results are emailed within 5 business days, once all samples are received at the laboratory. Your Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC) DNA-test kit includes:

• Sterile DNA-collection swabs
• Complete instructions

Kit options include:

• Shipped to me (US only): We will mail you a full kit that includes instructions and sample collection materials.
• DIY: We will email you collection instructions. You will collect the sample using your own supplies and mail the sample back to our lab.