Ok, let’s be honest, dogs don’t really need to “know themselves” better.

Humans love tracing back their family tree, learning about their ancestors, and connecting the lives of their predecessors to their own modern lives. While self-discovery and introspection can be hugely beneficial for humans, dogs enjoy their canine life just fine without know that they great grand-dog-father was one of the first puppies on the Mayflower.

The real benefit of a dog DNA test is for the owners – and everything owners can do with that information.

For all those parents of furry, four-legged creatures, we’re highlighting the big benefits behind dog DNA kits, and why you should consider gifting one to your pup.