Health and DNA Testing
Professional Health & DNA Testing Support
As a dedicated dog breeder specialising in comprehensive health testing, I’m proud to offer a personalised service to help you confidently navigate the entire process. You’re welcome to visit my home, where I’ll guide you step-by-step through each test, explain what the results mean, and ensure everything is carried out correctly and stress-free, including all the relevant paperwork.
Whether you’re new to breeding or simply want expert support, I’m here to make health testing clear, reliable, and accessible for you and your dogs.
Puppy Testing Information
Puppies can be tested from the age of 4 weeks. However, smaller breed puppies may need to be 5 weeks old to ensure they are sufficiently large enough for blood collection. Larger breed puppies can sometimes be tested slightly earlier.
While a buccal swab is an option, blood tests are generally more reliable for puppies, as they often lick and play with each other, which can lead to cross-contamination.
Frequently Asking Question
DNA testing helps identify genetic traits and potential health risks, allowing breeders to make informed decisions and promote healthier litters.
Most appointments take around one hour, although larger litters may require a longer session.
Yes. Testing is carried out carefully to ensure the safety and wellbeing of both adult dogs and puppies.
Dogs must be microchipped before testing so that results can be correctly recorded and matched to the right animal.
The timing of results may vary depending on the laboratory processing the samples.