My dog is a purebred, will the test results confirm that?Updated an hour ago

We caution against using our DNA test (or any DNA test) to confirm whether your dog is a purebred, as dog breed associations do not use genetics to define breeds. They define dog breeds using established breed standards, which are detailed descriptions of the ideal physical traits, movement, and temperament for each breed. These standards guide breeders in maintaining the characteristics that define a breed and are used by judges in dog shows to evaluate the dogs.

As such, a “purebred” dog does not necessarily have only a single breed’s genetics in their DNA. Your dog’s breeding history may include other breeds. In some cases, the actual breed may have higher genetic diversity depending on how long it’s been an established breed, how similar the breed is to other breeds, and how different the same breed is across different geographies. All of these things can impact what genetics show up in your dog’s breed results.