also referred to as DNA Certification, DNA test, DNA Registry. A dog's blood, cheek swab, or other tissue sample is analyzed with a set of 10-15 DNA markers. The results constitute the dog's "DNA fingerprint". When sufficient and informative markers are used, a DNA profile can assign unique identity to each dog, and can be used to identify parentage when combined with the DNA profiles of probable parents. This test does not give information about disease or breed status.

a digitalised representation of an individual's genotype with respect to the DNA markers tested

a permanent record of your genetic identity

For an individual, the DNA types present at a particular set of tested DNA regions.

A set of DNA identification characteristics that permit the DNA of one person to be distinguished from that of another person.