It can provide a valuable clue, but not official confirmation. If your pet’s mother or father has been tested and participates in DNA Connect, they will appear as a first-degree relative. However:
• The relationship is an estimate based on shared DNA. A parent and a full sibling share similar proportions of DNA, so interpret the result alongside other information, such as the animals’ ages.
• It is not an official parentage test or an expert report. For registrations, pedigrees or formal proceedings, check the relevant organisation’s requirements. These usually involve relationship testing at an accredited laboratory, using samples collected and identified by a vet.