Editorial standards
How we research and write our guides
Our Doggy Tips explain dog genetics and everyday care in plain language. This page describes who writes them, where the facts come from, and what happens when we get something wrong.
Who writes our guides
Our guides are written and edited by PuppyGenes, a Canadian company. We use AI tools to help research and draft. A person reviews every guide before it's published, and every statistic links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Where our facts come from
We rely on primary sources: peer-reviewed research, breed standards from kennel clubs, and guidance from veterinary and government bodies. Research findings describe the dogs that were studied, so we say when a result is a population pattern rather than a prediction for one dog. The sources a guide links to are also listed in its structured data.
How we talk about our own test
We sell the PuppyGenes Complete Dog DNA Test, and some guides explain what its report shows. We describe it in the report's own words: results are estimates and predictions, shown with their confidence and limits. The report does not include genetic disease or health screening. Our guides are general information, not veterinary advice, so please talk to your veterinarian about your dog's health.
Dates and updates
Each guide shows when it was published and, if it has changed since, when it was last updated. We change that date only when the content changes.
Corrections
If you spot an error, email support@puppygenes.com. When we correct a fact in a published guide, we update the guide and list the change here.
How to Identify Your Dog's Breed (5 Methods, Ranked)
Corrected a sample-collection tip that said to swab firmly. A PuppyGenes kit collects saliva from the cheek pouch for about 30 seconds, without scraping.