Breed Similarity Score Report
Will the test identify my dog as purebred?
We caution against using our DNA test (or any DNA test) to confirm whether your dog is a purebred. Different canine organizations’ breed standards don’t always have a perfect correlation with genetics. While purebred dogs are likely to have a high ge
Why are there other breeds listed in the results if I own a purebred?
Some breeds are more related than others and can share various amounts of their selective breeding history. For example, breeds X, Y, and Z could all have been derived from breed A at different points in time, and therefore share a high degree of gen
My dog doesn’t look like any of the breeds listed, why is that?
Unless your dog has purebred ancestry, it is possible that their looks won’t closely match the looks of their top genomic breed similarity matches. This is because your dog’s top breed contributions could reflect the fact that your dog and other dogs
Why aren’t there hybrid breeds, like Labradoodle or Cockapoo in the Basepaws report?
A hybrid designer dog, also known as a crossbreed, is a result of breeding two purebred dogs of different breeds. Some common examples of hybrid designer dogs include Labradoodles (Labrador Retriever and Poodle), Goldendoodles (Golden Retriever and P
I have a report with a similarity score, will I get a report update with a breed percentage?
We are currently working on this and will provide updates when we have them. If you have any questions please reach out to our customer success team at [email protected].