Image via iStockphoto/Daniel Megias The system behind dog waste identification is straightforward. A dog’s DNA is collected through a cheek swab and stored in a database. When abandoned waste is found ...

For decades, dog owners relied on guesswork to understand their pets’ backgrounds. A mixed-breed rescue might be labeled ...

Now that I’ve used the Wisdom Panel Essential Dog DNA test on four of my pups, I figured it was high time to write a review. I mean, I have written about this topic on this blog before albeit briefly.

If you've used AncestryDNA or a similar DNA test on yourself, the process for testing your pet will be quite similar. All it takes is activating your kit online, a quick cheek swab and a shipment to ...

Which dog DNA tests are best? Dog DNA tests used to be exclusively performed by veterinarians, which was not only costly but also time-consuming. These days, anyone can learn about their dog’s genetic ...

Property manager Christine Ortiz has an unusual job at Hudson Harbor, a waterfront condominium complex in Edgewater, New Jersey. She collects dog poo left on the grounds and pops it in the mail. The ...