Figure 1. Layers of Skin. The skin is composed of two main layers: the epidermis, made of closely packed epithelial cells, and the dermis, made of dense, irregular connective tissue that houses blood vessels, hair follicles, sweat glands, and other structures.
Average Costs. The average costs of a dog DNA test are between $40 and $100. These are the fees charged if the DNA test is performed at a vet clinic. There are also DNA test kits for at home use, which can cost between $35 and $70, but some shipping fees will be extra.
As with most products, some at-home dog DNA kits are much better than others. Read our dog DNA testing reviews to learn more about specific tests we recommend. With that said, most kits follow the same process that includes a check swab (not a dog DNA blood test). And the cost of each dog DNA test varies by brand. But here are more or less the typical steps you take for an at-home DNA test for dogs: Purchase an at-home dog DNA kit online. Once you receive your kit in the mail, be sure to read all instructions carefully. Most dog DNA test kits ask you to wait a while after your dogâs last meal.