Dog Breeding Science

17/07/2022

Hey guys, we're currently not doing much on our social media but it's still business as usual at the lab. Please visit our website to see what tests and services we offer.
https://breeding.dog/
Please note we are not respoding to messages on messenger.
If you have any questions or are chasing up tests or samples you can email Dr. Kao on [email protected]
Please be aware that it might take some time for Dr. Kao to respond as she works through the current tests and emails in order.
Check out our blog site for lots of interesting information on canine genetics https://breeding.dog/pretty/

15/03/2022

Super interesting, our best buddies are more self aware than we previously realised.

Dogs might not be able to recognize themselves in a mirror, but that doesn't mean our pets don't have some level of self-awareness.

09/03/2022

How do I take a DNA sample from my dog?
Collecting DNA from your dog is easier than you may think! We have made this process as simple as possible for both you and your dog. All you will need is an ordinary cotton tip to collect some cheek cells, and a paper envelope for sending it back to us. Some dogs have more mouth than others, but even smaller cheeks will give us enough cells if you swab using the recommended method. Read more on our blog https://breeding.dog/pretty/?p=35

How do I take a DNA sample from my dog? Posted on April 23, 2018May 8, 2018 by breeding.dog Collecting DNA from your dog is easier than you may think! We have made this process as simple as possible for both you and your dog. All you will need is an ordinary cotton tip to collect some cheek cells, a...

07/03/2022

Shout out today to Dr. Kao and all the fabulous women around Australia and the world, doing what they do, kicking goals, building homes, building communities, creating futures and making the world a better place. We are second to none. Happy International Women's Day.

16/02/2022

Panels are groups of tests that are often chosen together.

This panel includes four tests for disorders that are known to occur in either working Collies, working Kelpies, or both. These tests are CEA (collie eye anomaly), TNS (trapped neutrophil syndrome), CA: VMP1 (cerebellar abiotrophy with onset at 5-8 months of age) and CA: LINGO3 (cerebellar abiotrophy with onset at 8-12 weeks of age).

More information about each of these disorders is available on their individual pages.

There is a one time sample processing fee of $40 per dog and the Working dog core panel is $54 (AUD). Click here for the Working dog core panel https://breeding.dog/index.php?test=wdc

13/02/2022

02/02/2022

Good advice to share with friends or family that are suddenly wanting a working dog after watching Muster Dogs

When you're looking for a dog, Australian kelpie puppies can prove irresistible. Just make sure you know what's involved before you bring one home.

22/01/2022

If you want to know how to order tests from us check out our How To page on our website. There are simple step by step instructions on both ordering tests and taking samples Head over to our website to see more https://breeding.dog/index.php

10/01/2022

This looks pretty awesome! Available on the ABC and iview.

09/01/2022

We're open for business!

Hope everyone is having a great 2022 so far. 😊 We are back in the lab today and working through all the samples sent over Christmas and New Year. If you are wanting to test your dog head over to our website and browse through the tests. You can find them under the menus Good looks (colour tests) and Good Health (genetic tests for health conditions).

Don't worry if you are not sure what to choose, once you select any test, all the tests appear on one page so you can easily browse through the list 😁

We look forward to helping you discover more about your dog. 🐕🐩🐕‍🦺 https://breeding.dog/index.php

04/01/2022

Happy New Year everyone! 😊 Just a reminder that the lab reopens next Monday, 10th January. We're looking forward to a whole new year of testing and discoveries! https://breeding.dog/index.php

20/12/2021

Wow! I can't believe it's almost Christmas again! We would like to thank everyone here for their continued support and take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Christmas. Hope you are all able to get together with family and friends and have a wonderful Chrissy! 🎄
The DBS lab will be closed from Monday 20th December '21 and will reopen on Monday 10th January '22. Need to send samples in? No stress. We will still be collecting the post and safely storing the samples until we reopen the office in the new year.
Warmest wishes from Dr. Kao and the Dog Breeding Science team.