Veterinary Genetic Testing

Dog DNA Testing and Sequencing

Veterinary genetic testing has become popular in recent years for pet owners and veterinarians seeking genetic analysis.  This is especially true for dog genetic tests (canine DNA testing).  The completion and assembly of the dog genome was complete in 2004 (refer to the Canine Genome Sequencing Project).

Links to Useful ArticlesGenetic Testing Info

Genetic tests can have several applications, including:

  • Hereditary disease diagnostic testing
  • Breed confirmation and breed composition
  • Personalized medicine
  • Genetic profiling of cancer
  • Targeted gene therapies

AKC  NPR

How testing dog DNA works.  Unlisted.  Nov. 26, 2019. Youtube video

Canine Cancer Genetics

One area that has garnered particular attention is the similarity between human and canine cancer genetics and comparative oncology.

Canine cancer genetics:  The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGEN) is one of the premier organizations in the world  in cancer genomics research.  One of their areas of focus is canine cancer genetics.

More information about TGEN can be found here: TGEN

TGen Talks Canine Cancer.  Apr 15, 2016.  Youtube Video

Veterinary Genetic Testing Resources and Companies

The companies listed to the right may be involved in canine genetic testing or dog DNA analysis.

dog dna testing

  • Animal Genetics Inc
  • Embark
  • Neogen® Genomics
  • Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
  • Paw Print Genetics
  • Sentinel Biomedical
  • Veterinary Genetics Laboratory
  • Wisdom Health (formerly Mars Veterinary)
  • Baker Institute for Animal Health
  • Canine Genetics Lab
  • DDC Veterinary
  • Genetic Testing at Gluck
  • IDEXX
  • Innogenics
  • Michigan State University
  • PennVet
  • Project DOG
  • Texas A&M University
  • University of Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine
  • University of Florida Neurology Service
  • VetNostic Laboratories
  • GenSol Diagnostics
  • University of Minnesota Canine Genetics Lab
  • University of Missouri
  • VetGen LLC