BOSTON - What's in a breed? Turns out pet owners are willing to shell out a lot to find out. Market research shows pet DNA testing is a more than $345 million industry on track to jump 85% by 2030.

Dog DNA tests have become an increasingly popular purchase for many pet owners who are curious about their furry friend’s ancestry. And since so many dogs are rescues or mixed-breeds, there are plenty ...

Two DNA tests give different results for Sunny, a rescue dog from Iran, leaving her owner and Reddit amused and baffled.

NEW YORK (AP) — As people peer into DNA for clues to health and heritage, man’s best friend is under the microscope, too. Genetic testing for dogs has surged in recent years, fueled by companies that ...

Could your dog be predisposed to a fatal disease? Is your new shelter pup part beagle or boxer? Many pet owners seek answers to these questions, and as a result, direct-to-consumer dog DNA testing is ...

The puppy weighed about 16 pounds at adoption, and in three weeks, he jumped to 26, the owner told Newsweek.

Third-year PhD student Jeanna Blake is excited about the role she’s playing in research aimed at eradicating specific genetic diseases within certain dog breeds. The work is led by anatomy and ...

Hundreds of huskies competed in the Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, from the full marathon to the 120-mile half-marathon to the 40-mile race. One of those sled dogs has a rare disease, and his owner has ...