Test your dog with the Royal Kennel Club's DNA Testing Services
DNA tests tell you if your dog is likely to be affected by specific genetic conditions, or whether they may pass on the genes associated with these conditions if they're used for breeding.
The Royal Kennel Club’s DNA Testing Services make the testing process simple and cost effective. With just one swab, we test for multiple genetic mutations and save you from the hassle of individual tests with different laboratories. It's easy on both you and your dog: simply choose the relevant breed-specific package and the swab will cover all priority DNA tests for the breed.
Please note: Due to the holiday season, there may be a slight delay in receiving your DNA Testing Order, or test results due to delays with postal couriers
How does it work?
The Royal Kennel Club DNA testing services makes DNA testing easy and can be done in four simple steps.
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Purchase
Purchase your kit today and we’ll send the sample collection kit straight to your door.
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Receive
Once received, follow our simple instructions to collect a DNA sample from your dog's cheek - it’s completely painless.
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Send back
Send the swabs back to us in the pre-paid envelop provided.
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Results
We will email as well as post your dog’s results to you as soon as they’re ready, and they’ll also be automatically uploaded to your dog’s health profile.
Select your dog's breed group to purchase your test kit
If you are unsure of which group your dog belongs to, look it up on our Breed A-Z guide.
Utility Group
Do you own a French Bulldog, Dalmatian, Miniature Poodle or another type of Utility? See what tests we offer for these breeds here.
Toy Group
Do you own a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Papillon, Chinese Crested or another type of Toy? See what tests we offer for these breeds here.
Terrier Group
Do you own a Stafford Bull Terrier, Welsh Terrier, Bedlington Terrier or another type of Terrier? See what tests we offer for these breeds here.
Gundog Group
Do you own a Labrador Retriever, Spaniel, Italian Spinone or another type of Gundog? See what tests we offer for these breeds here.
Hound Group
Do you own a Beagle, Dachshund, Basset Hound or another type of Hound? See what tests we offer for these breeds here.
Pastoral Group
Do you own a Border Collie, Briard, German Shepherd Dog or another type of Pastoral? See what tests we offer for these breeds here.
Individual DNA tests
Explore our wide selection of individual DNA tests. Ideal for when a full breed-specific package isn't necessary, these tests let you select exactly what tests your dog requires.
DNA Profile (SNP - ISAG 2020)
Use our DNA profiling service to get the industry’s gold standard SNP ISAG 2020 genetic profile for your dog.
Parentage Verification
Our parentage verification service offers a simple and cost-effective way to accurately determine the parentage of a dog or litter.
Working Group
Do you own a Great Dane, Leonberger, Newfoundland or another type of Working? See what tests we offer for these breeds here.
The Royal Kennel Club IVDD scheme for Dachshunds
Register for The Royal Kennel Club IVDD scheme for Dachshunds (All varieties) in partnership with Dachshund Health UK.
Further questions?
Do you have further questions or need more help? Contact us for more information about the Royal Kennel Club DNA Testing Services.
