You know your dog better than anyone, but there’s still more to their story than you can see. The Basepaws Breed + Health Dog DNA Test helps fill in the missing pieces with personalized insight into their breed ancestry, physical traits, and potential genetic health risks informed by more than 280 genetic health markers. With a simple at-home cheek swab, you can turn questions into clarity, understand what makes your dog unique, and make more informed choices for their care.
Our enhanced breed analysis identifies 350+ breeds, types, and varieties to give you a more meaningful, specific picture of your dog’s ancestry. Every breed in your results represents a real, named contribution to who your dog is, so you can understand their background and identity with greater clarity, without the noise or guesswork.
Genetic insights don’t just answer your breed questions, they can help inform care decisions that matter. Insights from more than 280 genetic health markers give you science-backed information about potential genetic health risks to discuss with your veterinarian, so you can ask informed questions with confidence.
Understanding your dog’s physical traits adds another layer to their story. Together with breed and health insights, the genetic factors behind their looks give you a more complete understanding of what makes them one of a kind.
Basepaws uses whole-genome sequencing to capture a more complete view of your dog’s DNA. Rather than examining only a pre-defined set of genetic markers, we sequence the entire genome, collecting more genetic information to deliver results built on the most comprehensive sequencing technology.
Enter your email to receive a sample dog report and preview the breed and health insights inside.
Create a Basepaws account and register your kit online.
A quick 5-10 seconds swab is all it takes. Make sure to get both gums and teeth.
Free U.S. Return shipping.
Receive results in 4-6 weeks.
Knowing where your dog comes from gives new meaning to who they are. Basepaws gives you personalized insight into their breed ancestry, physical traits, and potential genetic health risks, so you have the right information to make choices that fit their unique needs. It’s the kind of clarity that deepens understanding, brings you closer, and helps you care proactively.
Basepaws uses whole-genome sequencing to analyze your dog’s DNA. Our science is built on whole-genome data from approximately 30,000 dogs and analysis of about 1 million genetic variations, allowing us to examine more of the genetic information that shapes breed, health, and traits. This comprehensive foundation supports results that can evolve as canine science advances.
We detect 350+ breeds, types, and varieties, and every breed in your results is real, named, and meaningfully relevant to your dog.
We screen for 280+ genetic health markers that predict your dog's risk for genetic health conditions, providing scientific results that help guide informed care.
Discover 20+ traits that reveal more about your dog's unique look. You won’t just learn fun facts—you’ll gain context for the quirks and characteristics you love.
Use insights from your dog’s DNA to understand their behavior, natural tendencies, and potential genetic health risks, so you can make informed choices around training, enrichment, and veterinary care.
Collect your pet’s sample at home with a simple cheek swab—gentle for them and quick and easy for you both.