You can order a DNA test at any time after the greyhound has been named. We suggest that you organise a DNA test at least 6-8 weeks prior to the breeding female coming on to season, so that you have plenty of time before you need to mate/inseminate the greyhound.

You do not need to wait until the greyhound has retired from racing to complete a DNA test although the greyhound must be retired to be used for breeding purposes.

A DNA test will cost $180 and this can be paid by credit card by completing a DNA request form here. Additional vet service fees apply that are not covered in this payment.

A printable version of the request form is also available through the above link.

Please be advised it is currently taking 4 – 6 weeks to obtain results for DNA Fingerprinting of a Greyhound.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our DNA provider in NZ is experiencing major delays because of the reduction in aircraft and routes to and from NZ.

During this time, we suggest the following:

• If your breeding female is on season, please enquire with your state controlling body to see if you meet requirements for an exemption waiver.
• When posting your parcel, take note of the tracking details. You can then check the status of your parcel at any time through New Zealand Post. The tracking number can be found in the clear window of your parcel post bag, with the tracking number usually beginning with the letters LK.

Once your results are available, you will receive a copy of the report by email, or if you do not have an email address, a copy will be posted to you.

DNA Kits are kept in stock at several veterinary clinics across Australasia, however you are still required to lodge a request with Greyhounds Australasia first so that a kit can be allocated for you.

Kits are available at the following clinics;

Victoria
Sandown Vet Clinic
Walnut Vet Clinic
Craigieburn Animal Hospital
Shepparton Greyhound Vet Clinic
Maffra Vet Clinic
McIvor Rd Vet Centre
The Vet Group
Langwarrin Veterinary Clinic

New South Wales
Sires on Ice
Northern Rivers Vet Services
Colyton Vet

Queensland
Greg Sternberg & Associates

South Australia
Adelaide Plains Vet Surgery
Angle Park Vet Clinic

Western Australia
Kudah Veterinary Services

If your local vet is not listed above, we can post a kit to your local vet or to your own address.

At this time it is currently taking 6 – 8 weeks to obtain results for DNA Fingerprinting of a Greyhound. We are unable to offer a priority service.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our DNA provider in NZ is experiencing major delays because of the reduction in aircraft and routes to and from NZ.

During this time, we suggest the following:

• If your breeding female is on season, please enquire with your state controlling body to see if you meet requirements for an exemption waiver.
• When posting your parcel take note of the tracking details. You can then check the status of your parcel at any time through New Zealand Post. The tracking number can be found in the clear window of your parcel post bag, with the tracking number usually beginning with the letters LK.

Both buccal (cheek) swabs and hair samples are now required for DNA Fingerprinting of a Greyhound.

The veterinarian will take two swab samples from the greyhound, with one swab from each side of the cheek, and a hair sample. These are then placed in the bags provided to you, and lodged over the counter at the post office for transport to our lab.