While there are commercially available genetic
testing kits to help identify breed, mixed - breed dogs are
typically assigned a breed mix based on visual identification.
Typical products in this area are analyzers or
kit type
tests that identify and / or monitor (similarly to the clinical laboratory) thyroid disorders, fertility management, drugs of abuse, psychiatric drug management, oncology diagnosis and prognosis, bleeding complications and the list goes on...... However, these
tests are
typically not used for patient care.