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By StackCommerceMashable Shopping2020-04-15 09:00:00 UTC

TL;DR: Get a complete genetic screening of your pup for 20% off with this special offer from DNA My Dog, live as of April 15.

National DNA Day is coming up on April 25 and the most obvious way to celebrate would be to take an at-home DNA test. But considering over 26 million of you have already done that, it's time to look for other ideas.

With a shelter-in-place order spanning most of the country, there's been a huge boom in the number of folks fostering and adopting pets (it's truly the feel-good pandemic story we all need). So maybe you can turn your brand-new four-legged friend's ancestry into a National DNA Day celebration.

This DNA My Dog Breed Identification Test can determine your new pup's breed or breeds, how old he/she is, and even screen them for more than 100 of the most common breed diseases from cataract to hypothyroidism.

All you have to do is obtain a saliva sample with a simple (depending on your dog's demeanor) cheek swab and ship it back. In about two weeks, you'll get your 99.97% accurate results via email. Those results include a custom photo certificate of the breed's found in your dog's genetic composition, a percentage breakdown of the levels, plus a comprehensive report on dominant breeds, personality traits, and health risks.

The DNA My Dog Breed Kit has earned nearly 200 five-star reviews on Amazon from happy pet owners. But, as many reviewers noted, you must "follow the directions, they're in there for a reason, and everything works as promised." Seems easy enough.

Usually, the DNA test plus the full genetic screening costs $225, but you can grab a kit now for just $178.99 and figure out who your new (or old) four-legged friend really is.

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