New Improved Dog DNA Test Now Covers 200+ Breeds And Varieties Advanced Science Enables Improved Accuracy and Breed Coverage in Wisdom Panel 2.0
The state-of-the-art dog DNA test, Wisdom Panel(R) 2.0 from Mars Veterinary(TM), a global leader in pet care and canine genetic breed identification, offers unprecedented accuracy by testing for more than 200 breeds and varieties, including 100 percent of American Kennel Club registered breeds.
Armed with breed insights, the test can finally answer those nagging behavior questions and may help owners have a better relationship with their dog and take better care of their dog's health. (PRNewsFoto/Mars Veterinary)
Reap the Benefits of Wisdom with Ease
With a simple cheek swab, dog owners can get valuable DNA-based insights, which help explain their dog's unique appearance, behaviors and wellness needs, especially when they don't know the history of their dog or have pedigree documents.
Mixed breed dog owners and owners of rescue or shelter adopted dogs (28 percent of dogs are adopted each year from either an Animal Shelter, Humane Society or a Rescue Group) will find out the breeds that make-up their beloved pet.
For owners of purebred dogs, the results will illustrate whether the dog's ancestry consists of a single breed over three generations, and for owners of designer dogs, the results will similarly show whether the dog's profile matches a first generation cross between two purebred dogs from different breeds, which forms a true designer dog.
A dog's ancestry can be influential in surprising ways. Obvious and not-so-obvious physical traits plus behaviors like digging, herding and barking can all come from the various breeds in a dog's family tree. Once an owner understands a dog's natural tendencies, it makes it possible to create a tailored training, exercise and nutrition program to fit his one-of-a-kind needs, plus it may help owners work with their veterinarians to be on the lookout for certain diseases they never would have expected.
"We are excited to offer Wisdom Panel® 2.0, the next generation in dog DNA testing, which will allow owners to learn more about their beloved pets," said Dr. Angela Hughes , DVM, Ph.D., veterinary genetics research manager at Mars Veterinary. "Since the inception of Wisdom Panel®, we have been making continued advancements in the science supporting our products and working to add further insights for the many dog lovers we aim to help."
Wisdom Panel® 2.0 is available for $79.99 at www.wisdompanel.com.
select dog centric traditional retailers. It includes the "do-it-yourself" cheek swabs, allowing owners to simply administer the test at home and mail back the sample in a pre-paid package.
Within three weeks of receipt of the swab sample, dog owners will be emailed an official Ancestry Report revealing their dog's genetic background. The report for Wisdom Panel® 2.0 allows dog owners to upload a photo of their dog onto www.wisdompanel.com for inclusion on their report.
Wisdom Panel® 2.0 Ancestry Report offers new advancements that provide:
Breed ancestry identification back to great-grandparents for mixed breed dogs
Breed certification and level of genetic diversity for purebred dogs
Illustration that a dog is a true 50/50 hybrid of two purebred parents for designer dogs
Adult weight range prediction to help make appropriate nutrition and diet choices
Breed insights to help provide a better training program, understand behavior, and create an effective care and wellness plan.
