Optimal Selection Canine has just launched a new feature! Users can now download a summary version of their report for submission to OFA or for reporting to their registry.  

Contemplating becoming a dog breeder? Informed dog breeding can be incredibly rewarding, but is not for the faint of heart. In this article we review some of the key considerations, including health, temperament and soundness...

Genetic diversity in dogs has direct implications for health, longevity and fertility, and each breed has a history of selective breeding evident in their DNA. Learn why diversity should be considered in all breeding programs,...

Color traits in dogs are complicated. Learn the basics of color genetics in dogs, including Agouti, Extension, Dominant Black, Parti Coloring, Chocolate and Dilution.

Learn how to correctly interpret disorder findings for your dog, and what to know if you receive a carrier or ‘at risk’ result 

Wisdom Panel™ is proud to announce the inclusion of new Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) testing variants to Optimal Selection™ Canine tests for Doberman Pinschers following our participation in the largest study of Doberman DCM to date, uncovering new genetic risk factors.

Knowing the role food allergy plays in chronic health issues and knowing what might be heritable may affect your breeding decisions. Understanding the basics of food allergy — how to identify, test for, and manage...

The Wisdom Panel ™ research team is excited to announce a new multi-year partnership with the Canine Genetics Centre (CGC) at the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge. 

If you’ve spent any time reading up on DNA testing or researching dog breeding, you’ve probably come across the terms “genetic diversity” and “coefficient of inbreeding (COI).” But you may not know what they mean...

We’ve relocated and refreshed the downloadable full genetics report and created a new home for your reports, certificates and parentage analyses. Read on to learn how to use these new features!