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It’s easy to get started
1
Register
When your Know Your Pet DNA kit arrives, simply create an account on our website and register your kit.
All done in just a few clicks.
2
Swab
Your kit will have a step-by-step guide to taking a sample from your pup. Just wait 30 minutes after your dog has had food or water, then gently swab your dog's inner cheek for 30 seconds. Put the swab in the tube and shake it 10 times. It’s as simple as that.
3
Return
When you're done, place the tube into the collection bag, put the bag in the prepaid return box, and seal it up. Your dog's test is now safe and secure, ready to mail back to us.
- Sent
- In Transit
- Sample Arrived at Lab
- DNA Analyzed
- Results Ready
4
Results
There'll be a paws of a few weeks while we process your dog's DNA. We'll let you know when your online results are in. You’ll get an easy-to-read dashboard that reveals your dog’s breed mix, inherited traits, and matches with other dogs.
Ready? It's time to start digging...
Best match
Labrador Retriever
46% Labrador Retriever
25% Poodle
13% Golden Retriever
10% Chow Chow
6% Other
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When our scientists receive a sample from your dog, they get to work straight away.