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Why breed matters

Chihuahuas and Great Danes are very similar, genetically speaking. But you wouldn't know it by looking at them. That's because, while much of their genetic composition is the same, people have selectively bred them over hundreds of years to bring out certain traits. And the same is true for our feline friends. These defined sets of characteristics — and the shared gene pool needed to achieve them — is what distinguishes one dog or cat breed from another. 

Border collie mix smiling at camera with breed results screen
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 Breed analysis you can count on

Wisdom Panel screens for 365+ dog breeds and 70+ cat breeds and delivers accurate breed reporting down to 1%. If your dog has a dash of Dingo, or your cat a touch of Turkish Van, you’ll know it.

How Wisdom does breed detection

Wisdom Panel’s breed detection system leverages our 20+ years of research and data from the more than 4.5 million pets we’ve tested. Using a custom genotyping chip and the world’s largest breed reference panels, we compare your pet’s DNA sample against millions of possible breed combinations to deliver a precise picture of your pet’s breed mix. 

Cockapoo breed results

Most common breeds in our database

 We’ve tested millions of dog and cat DNA samples, and these are the top breeds we’ve identified.

Top dog breeds

Chihuahua

Chihuahua

Tiny and opinionated, chihuahuas are social and up for being your plus-one to almost anything.

American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier

These pups make calm, fun-loving household companions when responsibly bred and cared for.

German Shepherd

German Shepherd

A great breed for families due to their devoted, loving, and affectionate personalities.

Poodle (Toy and Miniature)

Poodle (Toy and Miniature)

Incredibly smart, playful dogs that are perfect for people who want a "big dog" personality in a small (and adorable) package.

Labrador Retriever

German Shepherd

Known for their happy-go-lucky, easy-going personalities, these dogs are always up for adventure and are one of the best breeds for families

Top cat breeds

American Domestic Cat

American Domestic Cat

Some American Domestic cats are chatty & like to be the life of the party, others make for quiet, calm, lap cats.

Maine Coon

Maine Coon

gentle nature and an excellent breed for families, as they often get along well with other cats, kids, and dogs.

Ragdoll

Ragdoll

Large, easy-going cats with affectionate personalities. They love to play as well as cuddle.

British Shorthair

British Shorthair

An intelligent breed with a calm, easygoing nature. These cats are affectionate and devoted to their people.

European Domestic Cat

European Domestic Cat

Intelligent, independent felines that come in various shapes, colours, and sizes. But they share one thing in common: They're all easy to love.

Mixed breed dog smiling at camera with breed results screen

Get to know your breed

Identifying the breeds in your dog or cat’s mix is just the first step. Understanding their history, characteristics, and care needs comes next. Our comprehensive breed libraries have the info you need to turn your pet’s breed results into knowledge you can use to provide the training, grooming, nutrition, and healthcare they need to live their best lives.