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BioPet DNA Breed Identification | 
 enlarge | Brand: BioPet Vet Lab
Category: Pet Products
List Price: $59.95
Buy New: $48.95
You Save: $11.00 (18%)
New (8) from $48.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 1293
Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 4 x 1 x 8.5
MPN: DD-1000
Model: DD1000
UPC: 892315002004
EAN: 0892315002004
ASIN: B0015WNJ7I
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: A FREE Mystery Gift shipped with each BioPet order, a $5.95 value.......Need to know and/or curious about your dog's breed? Are you planning on purchasing a Mixed Breed dog? Knowing your dog's ancestry maybe the answer to understanding behavior......BioPet (A Division of EDP Biotech) distributed by Link-Vet maybe the answer to satisfy your need and curiosity. BioPet's DNA Breed identification Test is designed for the sole purpose of identifying up to 62 breeds found in the genetic composition of mixed breed dogs. BioPet's test utilizes a painless and safe "cheek-swab" technique for "home-based" sample collection. Test kit includes postage paid special return envelope for your dog's sample sent directly to BioPet's labs for processing. A frameable "Certificate of Analysis" is returned to the purchaser. BioPet's product is shipped in UNOPENED MANUFACTURER PACKAGING.
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| Features:
| • | Results available in 1 week! | | • | Discover the breeds present in your dog through DNA | | • | Get a better understanding of your dog's behavior, potential health risks and personality | | • | Get a permanent record of your dog's DNA | | • | Simple and harmless collection technique that can be done at home |
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Product Description
Easy - A brief swab of the inside of your dog's cheek collects the DNA sample. Fast - results mailed postage prepaid approximately one week after the lab receives your dog's DNA sample. Accurate - 61 breeds validated for this test, which represent 92.5% of the US dog population. Approximately 1 week after the lab receives your pet's DNA sample, the lab will mail back to you: 1. Ancestry Analysis Certificate 2. Behavior and Personality Summary 3. DNA ID card
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| Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...
 Mystery Solver! October 4, 2008
Our shelter dog is clearly Rhodesian Ridgeback, but who else was lurking in there? This very simple, very quick DNA test let us know that she's a true mix: Rhodesian as the most prominent breed, and bits and pieces of 6 other breeds to round her out nicely. It was fantastic getting to learn of her lineage, so we can train her accordingly and be aware of any medical needs/issues that could come up later in life.
Because BioPet does NOT request a photo of the dog, you can be sure they're not guessing. I truly enjoyed the experience of learning more about our girl, and would highly recommend this test for others!
 Don't waste your money! October 4, 2008
I purchased two kits for my two dogs. My husband and I were both really excited to finally determine, what our dogs were. We already knew our first dog was a Whippet mix, and our second dog a Border Collie mix. After the tests got back apparently it found my whippet, has no whippet but instead Irish Setter, German Shepperd, and Rottweiler? Not even close, if that were the case, she would a huge dog, and instead she only weighs 20 pounds, has the body, rib cage, and S shape tail, typical in Whippets, and Italian Grey Hounds, as well as the same features. For my second dog, it didn't even find anything close to a Border Collie but instead a Boston Terrier? Not even close... So result, we're still not sure what they are mixed with, and we wasted almost $100. Don't waste your money!
Completely Inaccurate Test-waste of money September 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this test for my dog that was a rescue from a shelter and it was completely ridiculous. She is 50 lbs, and looks a lot like a Lab , setter or Austrailan Shepherd mix. The results came back unable to identify a dominant breed but did reveal that she is most identified as a Pomeranian and Daschund. These are toy breeds and 5-10 lb dogs! It did say that she is less then 10 percent lab, akita, poodle and english setter. So she is 6 dogs and the most dominant are toy breeds, what a joke. I wasted $50 on this test when I could have used it towards a real test or maybe some dog food! Please no one waste your money or time on this test!
 Great Idea; only 50% successful September 29, 2008
I bought a DNA kit for each of my 2 dogs. One dog I knew was mixed but it has always been a mystery which breeds are represented. I received the results and was so excited because I could see the results in my dog for each breed listed. It was wonderful to finally know.
I know what my other dog is but have thought he may have something else in him. The DNA results were so far off it was a joke. There is not a shred of any of the breeds listed in him and the breed I know he has is not listed.
Wonder if it got confused with another dog, maybe?
 Interesting results September 26, 2008
I had read reviews about DNA testing for dogs, and realize that it is not without it's flaws. The breed database must be large enough to account for all of the possible variations of a particular dogs physical and behavioral traits. I'm not sure if any of the tests are hugely accurate. That said, the breeds listed on the BioPet site were breeds that I suspected made up my two dogs.
I did NOT send a photo of my dog with the test sample, because I didn't want "guestimates" base upon my dog's looks. I can do that myself.
The first tests results came back yesterday, and the two most dominant breeds listed were German Shepherd Dog (which I knew) 20-36% and Siberian Husky (which I can see, but never really guessed), also 20-36%.
Other breeds included Brittney (ok, the wavy coat, I can buy that), Lab (sure, why not) , Chinese Shar-Pei(uh-uh) and Mastiff (less than 10%, I'd say MUCH less!).
Since genes can be recessive and don't have to manifest themselves in physical appearance, I can't quibble with the test results. It will be interesting to see what results show for my other dog.d
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