Anyone planning to have their dog or cat undergo genetic testing often faces the question: Is the comprehensive LABOGenetics XXL screening the right choice, or is a tailored breed-specific package a better option? Both test formats take different approaches and offer specific advantages depending on the animal and the research question:

• LABOGenetics XXL for Dogs and Cats are comprehensive screenings for numerous genetic variants associated with hereditary diseases, genetic risk factors, coat colors, and coat characteristics. In cats, the genetic blood type is also tested. Since the screening includes both breed-specific and cross-breed variants, it is suitable for all breeds as well as for mixed-breed dogs.
• Breed-specific screening packages, on the other hand, focus specifically on the hereditary diseases relevant to each breed. For some breeds, these tests also include assessments of breed-specific coat colors or coat characteristics.

Unfortunately, not all of the individual tests we offer are included in LABOGenetics XXL, as some testing methods are not compatible with the NGS technology used. Depending on the breed, therefore, the breed package may include certain relevant tests that are not covered by LABOGenetics XXL. To ensure that you still receive as comprehensive an analysis as possible, you can order select breed-specific individual tests in addition to LABOGenetics XXL at attractive special rates . The discounted tests available for your dog’s breed will be displayed directly when you place your order in the shop.

For the breed-specific test packages, a superscript “XXL” on the LABOGEN website and in the online store indicates all tests that are also included in the LABOGenetics XXL Screening. This allows you to see at a glance whether all the tests in a breed package are covered by LABOGenetics XXL or whether individual tests should be ordered separately. You can find a clear example of the XXL labeling in our “Poodle 1” breed package: https://labogen.com/pakete-testkombinationen-hund/paket-pudel-1/.