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For 11 years I've wondered what my beautiful black rescue dog might be, and now, thanks to Wisdom Panel 3.0, I finally I know! Most people think he looks like a wolf, but there are obvious non-wolf characteristics, like straight back legs, a curled tail, and a GSD-like personality. ("I'm the Dog, and I'm here to help!") There are several breeds I've suspected in his lineage, but before getting the test results, I forced myself to pick the four I thought were most likely. When the test results arrived, I knew they were right on, because Wisdom Panel found the same four breeds I'd predicted: Chow, Malamute, German Shepherd, and Gray Wolf. The family tree was arranged in a very plausible way that made perfect sense. I didn't know the test can identify the type of wolf, so I was extra-pleased to see that they were able to tell me that his great-grandparent was specifically a Gray Wolf. Their weight prediction was accurate, with his adult weight of 77 lbs falling right in the middle of their range. The kit is easy to use, and the directions are clearly written. Sample collection requires sticking a small round soft bristled brush inside the mouth, rotating it for 15 seconds against the cheek. This must be done twice, with each of two brushes provided. It's probably not an issue for most dogs, but my dog has never been too keen on me sticking stuff in his mouth (no tooth brushing for him), and he's not the type to be forced into anything. (Maybe that's a Chow-Malamute-Wolf thing.) The first two swabs went flying across the room, getting thoroughly contaminated. I contacted customer service, and they were friendly and helpful. They sent me four more brushes and some suggestions on how to get him to accept them. I used one as a training swab, gently brushing him around the mouth and lips with it daily for a few weeks. After much praise and lots of treats, he relaxed and started to enjoy it. One day I broke open two fresh swabs and got the samples without him batting an eye. The mailer is postage paid, so I just dropped it in a mailbox and waited for results online. Results were ready about 2 1/2 weeks from the time they received the samples. I am extremely pleased with the Wisdom Panel 3.0, and look forward to testing my other dog!