# Wisdom Panel test said my registered purebred dog isn't a purebred. How can this be?

> Wisdom Panel dog DNA tests arent designed or intended to determine or validate whether a dog is purebred Rather theyre meant to demonstrate how closely a

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Last updated: 2024-09-12T21:51:48.940Z

Wisdom Panel DNA tests are not designed or intended to determine or validate whether a dog is purebred/single breed origin. Rather, they're meant to demonstrate how closely a dog matches the reference genetic signature for a breed. The database used  to develop the reference genetic signatures consists of samples from documented purebred dogs and samples from a network of veterinarians. 

It's important to keep in mind that not every individual of the breed will meet the breed standard set forth by the Kennel Clubs (including the UK and AKC). And variation exists even among puppies from the same litter. If you purchase a dog with registration papers, however, Wisdom Panel DNA tests are not intended to refute the documentation. Rather, our tests seek to help determine the breeds present in a dog of unknown progeny or one that lacks an authentic certified pedigree from the Kennel Club. 

If questions arise about a purebred dog's pedigree and breed ancestry, parentage testing is the appropriate and recommended course of action. For this evaluation, the documented sire and/or dam are examined to ensure they were the genetic contributors to the dog in question. If they are confirmed as the parents, their pedigree (and breed) is conferred onto the puppy.   
  
There are many options for parentage testing, however, including our own tests detailed below: 

*   US/Canadian Canine: [Optimal Selection™ Canine + DNA Profile with Parentage Service](https://optimal-selection.com/products/optimal-selection-canine-profile)
*   US Canadian Feline: [Optimal Selection™ Feline + DNA Profile with Parentage Service](https://optimal-selection.com/products/optimal-selection-feline-profile)
*   International Canine: [MyDogDNA™+ DNA Profile with Parentage Service](https://mydogdna.com/products/mydogdna-profile)
*   International Feline: [MyCatDNA™+ DNA Profile with Parentage Service](https://mycatdna.com/products/mycatdna-profile)