Uncover the genetic details of your beloved dog!
This comprehensive package offers an in-depth exploration of your dog’s genetic makeup, providing you with valuable insights into Health and Trait conditions.
- Test for +275 genetic health conditions
- Insight in more than 35 genetic traits
- Coefficient of Inbreeding
- Heterozygosity (Genetic Diversity)
Delivery Time: 15-20 business days
€ 139,95 Incl. VAT
€ 115,66 Excl. VAT
Excl. €5.95 for shipping and administration costs per order (including VAT).
Modify the quantity in your shopping cart if you wish to order multiple packages.
What’s included?
Health Conditions: Prioritize your dog’s well-being with a comprehensive health analysis. Identify potential genetic health risks and predispositions, empowering you to take proactive steps for their long-term health, happiness and breeding.
Trait Conditions: Uncover the fascinating traits that make your dog one-of-a-kind. From coat colour and length to different coat patterns, our DNA test dives deep into the genetic factors that influence your dog’s appearance and characteristics.
Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI): The COI equips you with information crucial for making informed decisions about breeding, health care, and potential genetic predispositions.
Heterozygosity: Maintaining a certain level of heterozygosity is important in breeding programs to avoid an excessive accumulation of harmful recessive traits and promote overall genetic health within dog populations.
We maintain a success rate of 95% for delivering the final Health report.
Last update 13.3.2024
How does it work?
Order in just a few clicks
Add the CombiBreed Health Package for Dogs to your cart, and provide your and your dog’s details. This info aids in processing your order and will be part of your comprehensive health report. New to CombiBreed? Create an account for test result access in our online portal, unlocking insights into your dog’s health.
Collect DNA material
Follow the step-by-step guide provided in our swab kit, which includes 2 swabs. It’s a quick process that you can perform at home. Pack your swabs securely and send them to our laboratory. Ensure each swab is labeled with your dog’s name and chip or registration number to guarantee accurate processing.
DNA analysis
Our experts handle your dog’s genetic data with the utmost care, ensuring that every detail is meticulously examined. We go the extra mile to ensure reliability. Our rigorous quality checks are designed to provide you with results you can trust.
Results available
We’ll notify you via email when your results are ready for viewing in the CombiBreed online portal. Once a minimum of 50% of the results are available, you can log in to your account to access valuable insights online. When all tests are complete, you’ll receive the complete Health report of your dog in a PDF via email.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
It is important to know that the COI value is an indication of inbreeding; it is not an exact science. The method we use to calculate the inbreeding coefficient is a generally recognized scientific method also used by other laboratories (for more information, see COI).
However, the specific positions (SNP markers) used by a lab may differ between laboratories, which can result in final values differing from each other while the applied method remains the same. Therefore, it is very important that the COI values issued by us are only compared with other COI values issued by us. The same applies to the COI values from other laboratories; these should only be compared with other COI values issued by the same laboratory.
The Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI) in dogs is a numerical measure that quantifies the probability of two copies of the same gene being inherited from a common ancestor. In simpler terms, it reflects how closely related the parents of a dog are within their family tree. A higher COI indicates a higher likelihood of the dog inheriting identical genes from both parents, which can lead to an increased risk of passing
on genetic disorders or health issues.
Light blue – All breeds
Dark blue – Breed specific
Red – Your dog
*In case there is an insufficient amount of animals for your specific breed, only a comparison with all breeds will be shown.
Heterozygosity in dogs refers to the genetic situation where a dog inherits two different alleles (gene variants) for a specific trait or gene locus from its parents. This genetic diversity contributes to the variation seen in physical traits, behaviors, and health among individual dogs and different breeds. Maintaining a certain level of heterozygosity is important in breeding programs to avoid an excessive accumulation of harmful recessive traits and promote overall genetic health within dog populations.
Light blue – All breeds
Dark blue – Breed specific
Red – Your dog
*In case there is an insufficient amount of animals for your specific breed, only a comparison with all breeds will be shown.
If a test results in ‘No result’, we cannot generate a reliable result. However, the sample is of sufficient quality to generate a reliable result for the other tests.
The reliability of the performed test is determined by repeated analyses. If the results differ from each other, we cannot report a reliable result. A ‘no result’ can also occur because a certain test does not gain a result, while tests performed in parallel do provide a reliable result.
If you still desire a result for this test, you can repurchase it in our webshop and send a new sample.
The package comprises over 290 DNA tests, and it’s possible that we may not be able to provide results for all of them initially. In cases where no results are available, we will initiate a retest to ensure we can deliver a result. We maintain a success rate of 95% for delivering the final Health report.
Considering the extensive range of DNA tests included in our CombiBreed Health Package for Dogs, we require a larger amount of DNA material compared to our other tests and packages. This necessitates the return of two swabs containing DNA material. Upon placing an order, you will receive a swab kit from us, which includes two Copan swabs and detailed sampling instructions.
While you might not see visible genetic material on the swabs, if you followed the instructions, you’ve likely gathered an adequate amount of DNA. Our lab conducts quality checks to ensure sufficient genetic material for analysis.
Yes, the CombiBreed Health Package for Dogs can provide valuable insights into the health and potential risks of puppies as well, helping you lay the foundation for their well-being.
You will receive email notifications at key stages of the process, such as when your samples are received, when results are ready for viewing, and when your complete health report is available.
The CombiBreed Health Package for Dogs is designed to cover every breed of dogs. This means that regardless of your dog’s breed, you can benefit from the comprehensive genetic insights provided by the package. You’ll gain valuable information about your dog’s health, potential genetic risks, and other relevant traits, regardless of their specific breed. This inclusivity makes the DNA health package a versatile and valuable resource for all dog owners.
It’s recommended to wait 1 to 2 hours after your dog has eaten before collecting the sample. During this time, keep them separate from other animals and allow only water.
Yes, collecting DNA material using the swab kit is completely safe and painless for your dog. It’s a non-invasive process that only requires swabbing the inner cheek.
You can easily collect the samples yourself using the instructions provided in the swab kit. The process is designed for at-home use.
Absolutely! Sharing your dog’s genetic results with your veterinarian can facilitate more tailored healthcare plans. Use the pdf report with the results for this. You can share this with your vet by e-mail or printed.
Absolutely! You can order multiple CombiBreed Health Packages for different dogs and manage them all within your CombiBreed account for convenient access to their respective results. Add the package to your shopping cart and manage the quantity there as well.
Yes, we take data privacy seriously. Your personal information and your dog’s data are treated with the highest level of confidentiality and security. Please refer to our privacy policy for more details.
Once we receive your samples and analyse them, we’ll notify you via email when your results are ready. Log in to your CombiBreed account to access your results on the online portal. A complete health report will be emailed to you when all requested tests have results.
To ensure high-quality samples, it’s recommended to prepare your dog 1 to 2 hours before sampling. During this time, keep your dog separate from other animals and refrain from allowing them to eat or drink, except for water.
You will receive an email confirmation once we’ve successfully received your dog’s sample at our laboratory. This email will provide you with the assurance that the sample has been received and is in our care.
Not all DNA tests are relevant to all breeds. The breeds for which the test is suitable are described on the product page of each test. In the report of the CombiBreed Health Package for Dogs, we also distinguish between breed-relevant tests and other tests based on the data you entered when purchasing.
If your dog carries a mutation that is not relevant to the breed, the result does not predict the chance that the condition or characteristic will or will not be expressed.
Our online portal can be reached via your account in our CombiBreed webshop. Click on ‘Online Portal’ in the menu of your personal account. The first time we ask you to log in again to verify the user. Next time you can click directly on the link and you will immediately end up in our Online Portal.
The HNPK (Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis) test is patented in a significant part of Europe. Consequently, we are unable to perform this test in one of our laboratories. Instead, we have partnered with an external laboratory located outside the patent-protected area to perform this test. Due to the relatively high costs associated with this test, we have made the decision to exclude it from our standard package offerings.
If you are interested in the HNPK test, it can be ordered separately using test code H675. Please note that HNPK remains available as part of our breed-specific CombiBreed packages.
The CombiBreed packages have been put together for many dog breeds. The tests in these packages are all relevant to the breed. The Health package contains many tests that are relevant for common breeds. Do you only want to understand the genetic health conditions for your breed? Then we advise you to purchase a breed-specific package.
DNA testing can unveil crucial information about your dog’s health, breed-specific traits, and potential genetic risks. This knowledge empowers you to take proactive steps to ensure their overall well-being and longevity.
