How Do Wisdom Panel's Dog DNA Test Packages Compare?

Wisdom Panel currently lists four dog DNA test packages, and the main differences come down to how many health tests are included, whether genetic counseling is offered, and price. If you mainly want to know your dog's breed mix, Breed Discovery is the entry point. If you want meaningful health screening, Essential or Premium is the better fit, with Premium covering the most conditions. Complete is a separate package that emphasizes a smaller breed panel but a broader trait set than Breed Discovery.

All four packages share a few core features: they screen for 430+ breeds (except Complete, which screens 70+ breeds and populations), they include relative finding, and they include behavior and trait tests in varying numbers. Prices below reflect the sale prices shown on the site at the time of writing.

Package comparison at a glance

A few notes on reading this table:

• Breed Discovery is the only package that explicitly lists an MDR1 test (drug medication sensitivities) as a named feature, though it has no broader health panel.
• Essential jumps from MDR1-only to 25+ health tests, which is the biggest single upgrade for the smallest price step ($6 more than Breed Discovery at sale price).
• Premium is the only package with 270+ health tests and 25+ behavior tests, plus genetic consultation for at-risk health findings.
• Complete is positioned differently: it screens a smaller breed panel (70+) but includes 45+ health tests and 25+ trait tests, and also offers genetic consultation. The site does not list behavior tests or relative finding for Complete in the same feature block.

Which package fits which situation

You just want breed identification. Breed Discovery covers 430+ breeds and includes relative finding, so you get the breed breakdown plus the ability to see related dogs. The MDR1 test is a bonus if medication sensitivity matters to you.

You want breed plus basic health screening. Essential adds 25+ health tests for a small price increase over Breed Discovery. This is the most balanced entry point if health information is part of why you're testing.

You want the most comprehensive health picture. Premium's 270+ health tests and genetic consultation for at-risk findings make it the choice when health screening is the priority, not just breed curiosity. The 25+ behavior tests are also unique to this tier.

You want health and trait detail but don't need the full 430+ breed panel. Complete offers 45+ health tests, 25+ trait tests, and genetic consultation at a lower price than Premium. The trade-off is a smaller breed panel (70+) and no listed behavior tests or relative finder.

What to check before buying

• Sale pricing is temporary. The page shows "Get up to 25% off" and "All tests are on sale now," with bundle savings up to $80. Prices in the table are the discounted ones; list prices are higher.
• October donation. A portion of October sales goes to local shelters during Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and $1 from every sale is donated. This applies across packages but is a time-bound detail.
• Cat tests exist separately. The page includes both Dog and Cat categories, but the packages compared here are the dog tests. Cat pricing and features are listed under a separate section.
• Genetic consult is conditional. For Premium and Complete, the consult is described as being for 'at risk' health findings, not a general consultation included with every result.

If you're deciding between Essential and Premium, the question is whether 25+ health tests is enough or whether you want the 270+ panel and behavior tests. If you're deciding between Breed Discovery and Complete, it's breed breadth versus health and trait depth.