It’s no secret how much we love our dogs. They sleep on our beds. We dress them in sweaters on chilly days (or whenever fashion dictates). We buy them presents on holidays and birthdays. They are often our favorite playmates, …
Signs Your Dog Loves You (and How to Return the Favor) Read More »
What are the benefits of DNA testing for dogs? If you’re like most people, you might answer, “breed identification.” And that’s certainly one benefit. But there’s so much more value a dog DNA test can offer. Using DNA to Understand …
The Big Game is right around the corner. This Sunday, February 2, at 3 p.m. ET, Team Ruff and Team Fluff will take the field for Puppy Bowl XVI and a chance to claim the coveted Lombarky trophy. The winning …
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is the largest non-profit breed registry in the world. This month, they welcomed two more breeds to the club—the Barbet and the Argentine Dogo (also known as the Dogo Argentino). A breed must meet certain …
Introducing Two New Dog Breeds: Barbet and Argentine Dogo Read More »
If you’re like us, you’re continually amazed by the many benefits of dogs. In addition to being our cuddly companions and faithful sidekicks, dogs have been shown to promote heart health, reduce feelings of loneliness in seniors and act as …
How to Give Your Dog a Longer, Healthier Life (5 Steps) Read More »
The holidays can be a hectic time of year. There’s a lot of added hustle and bustle as family and friends gather to celebrate the season. As a result, your dog’s routine may be impossible to keep. Just like people, …
How to Have a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season with Your Dog Read More »
At Wisdom Health, we aim to drive genetic science forward and support personalized pet care. And that’s why we recently conducted two landmark genetic studies of more than 100,000 purebred and mixed breed dogs. Here’s what our research revealed about …
Are Mixed Breed Dogs Healthier Than Purebreds? [Study] Read More »
People are drawn to dogs for different reasons. Some look for dogs with playful, goofy personalities. Others love a cuddly couch potato, or an active running buddy. There is such diversity within the dog species—in size, appearance and behavior—that we’re …
Military Dogs: 3 Breeds That Make Natural Heroes Read More »
As a veterinary geneticist, I’m passionate about sharing genetic insights that help pet owners provide better care for their pets. That’s why I’m thrilled to announce that my colleagues and I at Wisdom Health—along with researchers at Purdue University—just published …
7 Surprising New Discoveries About Dog Traits [Original Research] Read More »
The mission of WISDOM HEALTH™ veterinary science and research is to facilitate responsible pet care by enhancing the well-being and relationship between pets, pet owners, breeders, shelters and veterinarians through valuable insights into pets as individuals. Through the genetic testing of dogs and cats we aim to make advances in science towards a better world for all pets so their owners can love them longer.
