A

Afghan Hound
Airedale Terrier
Alaskan Malamute
American Eskimo Dog
American Hairless Terrier
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd
Australian Terrier
Azawakh

B

Basenji
Basset Hound
Beagle
Bearded Collie
Bedlington Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdog
Belgian Tervuren
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bichon Frise
Bloodhound
Boerboel
Border Collie
Border Terrier
Borzoi
Boston Terrier
Bouvier des Flandres
Boxer
Briard
Brittany
Bull Terrier
Bullmastiff

C

Cairn Terrier
Cane Corso
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Chinook
Chow Chow
Cocker Spaniel (American)
Cocker Spaniel (English)
Collie

D

Dachshund
Dalmatian
Doberman
Dogue de Bordeaux

E

English Bulldog
English Mastiff
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
Eurasier

F

Finnish Spitz
Flat-Coated Retriever
French Bulldog

G

German Shepherd
German Shorthaired Pointer
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Great Dane
Great Pyrenees
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Greenland Dog
Greyhound

H

Havanese
Hungarian Vizsla

I

Ibizan Hound
Irish Setter
Irish Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound

J

Jack Russell Terrier
Japanese Akita

K

Keeshond
Kunming Dog
Kuvasz

L

Labrador
Leonberger
Lhasa Apso

M

Maltese
Miniature Pinscher

N

Neapolitan Mastiff
Newfoundland
Norfolk Terrier
Norwegian Elkhound
Norwich Terrier
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

O

Old English Sheepdog
Otterhound

P

Papillon
Pekingese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Pomeranian
Poodle (Standard)
Poodle (Miniature/Toy)
Portuguese Water Dog
Pug

R

Redbone Coonhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rottweiler

S

Saint Bernard
Saluki
Samoyed
Schipperke
Schnauzer (Giant)
Schnauzer (Miniature)
Schnauzer (Standard)
Scottish Deerhound
Scottish Terrier
Shar Pei
Shetland Sheepdog
Shiba Inu
Shih Tzu
Siberian Husky
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier

T

Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier

W

Weimaraner
West Highland White Terrier
Whippet
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

X

Xoloitzcuintle

Y

Yorkshire Terrier

What you get with Breed DNA Test for Dogs

Break down your dog’s hidden breeds

Compare your dog’s genetic blueprint to 125+ breed and learn exactly which breeds are contained within your dog’s DNA, down to 98% analytical accuracy.

Understand your dog like never before

The qualities that make your dog the special pup they are have more to do with their breed than you think.

The way they look, act, and feel all are in part determined by their breed – so by knowing what to expect, you can personalise your dog’s care to their unique needs.

Break down your dog’s hidden breeds

Compare your dog’s genetic blueprint to 125+ breed and learn exactly which breeds are contained within your dog’s DNA, down to 98% analytical accuracy.

Understand your dog like never before

What reports are included in this test?

Breed composition

125+ breeds

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TOTAL REPORTS

Breed Composition

125+ breeds

Trait Analysis

35+ reports

Health Analysis

160+ reports

1 report

200+ reports

How CirclePaw works

Activate your kit

Collect your dog’s saliva sample

Return it (for free!) to our accredited lab

Receive test results directly in our app

Rated 5-paws by hundreds of customers around the world

Peace of mind for a precious pet

I really wanted to learn more about Daisy since she was adopted and had a traumatic childhood. It helped me understand her better and calmed some of my anxieties about her health.

Vanessa

Her tail is wagging more than ever!

Our report showed that Faye had a risk of liver disease, which we have already started addressing with her vet, and she has been more energetic and eating better than ever!

Jonathan

Finding out my dog’s cancer risk was invaluable

My family dog passed away from cancer – so when I adopted Maya, I worried she might have the same problem. Knowing she carries no genetic cancer risks has been so reassuring.

Crystal

Finally learned more about my rescue pup

Sasha was a rescue and I’ve always wanted to know more about her breed. It was so much fun to see what breeds she carries in her DNA and how they impact her personality!

Heidi

Got questions? Get answers

Check out our frequently asked questions below, or contact us for more information.

What is CirclePaw?

CirclePaw is an advanced, reliable, and non-invasive at-home DNA test for dogs, designed to provide 200+ key DNA insights into your pet’s genetic health risks, unique breed mix, and traits.

What does CirclePaw test for?

CirclePaw’s DNA tests for dogs look into genetic variation caused by one or more single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in your dog’s DNA sample. Each gene variation has a different impact on your dog – so by processing these SNPs with our proprietary algorithms, our reports can show you the following information:

Health reports show whether your dog has an average or elevated genetic risk of developing certain types of hereditary disorders. Knowing this may help you and your veterinarian make more informed healthcare decisions to prevent or diagnose hereditary disorders at an earlier and potentially more treatable stage.
Trait reports may give you a further understanding of your pet’s physical, behavioural, and overall well-being traits. In doing so, you can make sustainable and informed decisions to change their habits, lifestyle, or other factors to support their overall wellness.
Breed reports show the breed composition of your pet, along with more general details of diseases and traits the breed is predisposed to. This can help you and your veterinarian be more aware of potential diseases your pet could be susceptible to, even if a specific genetic variant was not identified in the Health section of the test results. If your dog is of mixed breed, breed category test results can also help you to understand the underlying compositions of the different breeds.

How does CirclePaw work?

Once you’ve decided which test is best suited for your dog’s health and lifestyle needs, you can purchase our CirclePaw DNA test for dogs and collect your dog’s DNA sample from the comfort of your own home. The test is easy to do, non-invasive, and quick.

Simply follow the instructions inside the CirclePaw packaging to activate your kit through the Circle app – the app will then guide you through the process of collecting your dog’s DNA sample with the two tubes included in the kit. Each kit is intended to test one dog only – if you have multiple dogs, you will need to purchase a separate CirclePaw test for each.

Once your test is received back at our laboratory, it will take around 4 weeks to process your results, which you can access directly in the Circle app!

How do I collect my dog’s sample?

Before Collecting:

Don’t let your pup interact with objects that are shared with other dogs within 1 hour prior to swabbing.
Your dog should not consume any food within 1 hour of swabbing, either!
Check your dog’s mouth to make sure there are no food particles or other materials inside. Rinse their mouth with water if needed.

Your kit includes 2 swabs and sample tubes, which should both be used to collect your dog’s DNA sample.

*Note: each kit is intended to test one dog only – if you have multiple dogs, you will need to purchase a separate CirclePaw test for each.

Instructions:

Take out the swab.
Insert the swab between your dog’s cheek and gum. Rotate the tip for 10 seconds to collect as much DNA as possible. Repeat with the other side.
Put the swab into the tube and break it in the middle. Close tightly and shake 10 times to fully submerge the swab in the liquid.
Collect another sample from your dog with the second swab and tube.
Place the 2 samples inside the specimen bag, then pack it in the box and seal it shut.
Follow the instructions in the Circle app to return the sample to us, free of charge!