The Canine DNA Parentage Test is used to determine parents of dogs.  Breeders and owners of dogs use this test to ensure accuracy of breeding records, confirm and guarantee pedigrees and protect breed integrity.   If you own a dog of unknown breed, or are curious about the breed composition of your mixed-breed dog, please see our Canine Heritage™ Breed Test product.

The Canine DNA Identification Test, DNA PawPrint™ product, produces a unique DNA profile of your dog.  Since DNA is passed from parent to offspring, these DNA profiles can be used to verify relationships.  If you own a dog of unknown breed or are curious about the breed composition of your mixed-breed dog, please use our Canine Heritage™ Breed Test product.MMI Genomics, Inc. is the most experienced laboratory in the world for canine DNA identification and parentage testing services.  To date, we have genotyped hundreds of thousands of dogs for breeders and registries alike.  This accurate and reliable test uses state-of-the-art DNA technology, allowing canine genetic identity to be certified with a confidence of greater than 99.9%. 

MMI Genomics has worked with canine registry organizations, both large and small, to establish and build DNA testing programs to fulfill each of their needs.  MMI Genomics is the principal service provider for the American Kennel Club and the United Kennel Club.


Benefits of DNA Certified Pedigrees
· A permanent and tamperproof record of identity

· Enhance value of your dogs through the highest possible standard of documenting pedigrees

· Establish DNA pedigrees for use in long-term genetic improvement programs

· Independent verification of out-of-sight mating and artificial insemination to eliminate parentage concerns

· Standardized database allows comparison without re-testing

DNA testing is safe and non-invasive; a simple DNA CheekSwab is taken from your pet and sent to our laboratories for analysis. 

The final profile is provided to you in an attractive, frame-quality certificate that proudly displays your dog’s unique genetic identity in
two ways: first, as a simple alpha-numeric code sequence and, second, as a full-color GeneSpectrum™ barcode.  The GeneSpectrum™ barcode provides a graphical, qualitative representation of your dog’s identity. 
If you requested parentage verification, you will also receive a complete report on the outcome of this analysis. 

To find out more about our services contact us, or click on a link below.

· If you are an individual dog owner interested in DNA in the Canine DNA · Identification or Parentage Tests to determine your dog's parentage or · idenity, click one of the links below:
· · Order Canine Parentage DNA kits
· · Canine DNA Parentage Sample submission form
· · Understanding parentage analysis
· · Canine DNA Parentage FAQs

· If you are a registry member and would like more information on
· DNA testing your dog for parentage and idenity, click the appropriate · · registry below:
· · American Kennel Club
· · United Kennel Club
· AKC DNA certification requires submitting your sample directly to
· AKC DNA Operations

· If your registry is not listed above, please contact them to find out if
· they have a DNA program or contact us.

View a video demonstration of the DNA CheekSwab sampling procedure.