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🧬 Dry DNA · photo breed scan

What breed is your dog? Find out from a Free dry DNA test.

Estimates your dog's DNA by looking at characteristics representing more than 300 breeds.

We use photos to match to inherent DNA characteristics of 326 recognized breeds.

Photo-based estimate, not a genetic test.

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Dry DNA reads your dog’s morphology markers, coat and skull ratio from two photos and estimates breed mix, adult weight, height and size in seconds. Free. No swab.

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Add both photos for the best accuracy. One photo works too, with lower confidence.

How Dry DNA works

Dry DNA is a free dog breed scanner that works from photos instead of a cheek swab. It compares the visible traits in your photos, like head shape, muzzle length, ear set, coat type and color, leg length and body proportions, with the typical look of hundreds of breeds. Then it estimates your dog’s most likely breed mix, adult weight, shoulder height and size class.

  1. Front face photo. Eyes, ears and muzzle drive the skull ratio and head markers.
  2. Side photo, standing. Shows build, leg length, tail and coat for size and body markers.
  3. Instant result. A breed mix chart plus estimated weight, height and size, free in seconds.

Want to keep it? Save your full Dry DNA report and your dog gets a free website on NextDog with a Dry DNA badge, photos and their story, all in one link you can share.

Questions

What breed is my dog?

Upload a front and side photo and Dry DNA estimates your dog’s likely breed mix from more than 300 breeds, plus adult weight, height and size, in seconds.

Is the Dry DNA test free?

Yes. It is free and instant, with no swab and no kit to mail.

How accurate is it compared with a DNA kit?

Dry DNA is a photo-based estimate from visible traits like head shape, ears, coat and build. A cheek-swab DNA kit reads genetics and is more precise, especially for mixed dogs. Dry DNA is a fast, free first look.

How does Dry DNA work?

It compares the traits in your photos with the typical look of 326 recognized breeds, then shows a breed mix chart with estimated weight, height and size.

What is Dry DNA?

Dry DNA is a free photo scan that estimates your dog’s breed mix, adult weight, height and size class from one or two photos. It reads visible traits like head shape, ears, coat and build.

Is Dry DNA a genetic test?

No. Dry DNA is a photo-based estimate, not a genetic or lab test. For certainty, use a cheek-swab DNA test.

Which photos work best?

A clear front photo of your dog’s face plus a side photo of your dog standing, in good light, with the dog filling most of the frame. One photo works too, with lower confidence.

Is it free?

Yes. Your result is free and instant. Saving your full report also gives your dog a free website on NextDog.

Do you keep my photos?

No. Photos are shrunk and stripped of location data on your phone before upload, scanned, and not stored unless you save your report.