There are three main causes of blue and aqua eyes in cats: point coloration, white spotting, and dominant blue eyes. Some of these traits are associated with deafness, while some are not associated with any...

Genetic trait testing in dogs is remarkably complex due to gene interactions, but thankfully, you can test for many traits. And now with Litter Predict in Advanced dog breeder tests, you can plan matings to...

Wideband coat types are now know to be strongly influenced by the CORIN gene, with newly discovered variants called sunshine, extreme sunshine, and copper already discovered. Read more to learn about this active area of...

Not all genetic tests use the same kind of DNA marker tests. Some directly measure the causative mutation, some don’t. Some use AI or machine learning, some are traditionally determined. Read on to learn about...

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

See the newest cat coat pattern, “salty licorice,” discovered by Wisdom Panel™ geneticist Heidi Anderson, PhD. Read on to learn more about this beautiful and unique pattern.