Tom Brady continues to make headlines even in retirement. This time, the buzz is about his dog, Junie.
Junie, more than just a pet, recently became part of a cutting-edge technological milestone: she is the first dog to be successfully cloned using a revolutionary new process developed by BioPaws Genetics, which is an extension of the company Colossal Biosciences.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion partnered with the biotech firm to create an exact genetic copy of his beloved canine companion, ensuring that Junie’s legacy—and genetic blueprint—will live on. While the cloning of animals is not new, Brady's high-profile involvement and the advanced method used for Junie's copy have sparked a global conversation about the ethics and future of pet preservation.
Here's more on the NFL QB's cloned pup.
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Did Tom Brady clone his dog?
Yes, Brady did clone his dog.
Brady revealed that his current dog, a pit bull mix named Junie, is a genetic clone of his beloved former family pet, Lua, who passed away in December 2023. The announcement coincided with news from the biotech company involved in the process, Colossal Biosciences, of which Brady is an investor.
Tom Brady revealed that his current dog Junie is a clone of his late dog Lua, who died in December 2023, per @baileykrich 🤯
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 4, 2025
The dogs were cloned by Colossal Biosciences, a biotech company that Brady is an investor in, using blood collected prior to Lua's death pic.twitter.com/1yEYrjILqz
The cloning was achieved using a noninvasive technology in which a blood sample was collected from Lua prior to her death. According to Brady, the process gave his family "a second chance" with a clone of their cherished pet. Colossal Biosciences, known for its "de-extinction" projects, acquired Viagen Pets & Equine, a company specializing in cloning celebrity pets, which performed the actual service.
While Junie shares identical DNA with the late Lua, experts stress that a clone is not an exact duplicate; factors like environment and early life experiences mean the dog will have its own distinct personality. The high-profile cloning has sparked renewed conversation about the ethics of pet cloning and the technology's application for both family pets and endangered species.
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What is colossal bioscience?
Colossal Biosciences is a pioneering American biotechnology and genetic engineering company with a truly audacious mission: "de-extinction."
The company's primary and most famous goal is to resurrect extinct species by combining advanced genetic engineering with reproductive science. Its major projects include bringing back the Woolly Mammoth (by editing the Asian elephant genome), the Tasmanian Tiger, and the Dodo bird. Colossal aims to reintroduce these animals into their former habitats to restore crucial ecosystems and combat biodiversity loss.
Brady's involvement comes from Colossal's business expansion into the pet cloning space. The company recently acquired a pet cloning service called Viagen Pets & Equine, which handled the actual cloning of Junie.
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Is cloning animals legal?
Animal cloning is generally legal in the United States and many other parts of the world, though regulations vary depending on the animal and the purpose of the cloning.
The fact that Brady could legally clone his dog highlights the current legal gray area surrounding pet cloning in the U.S. There are virtually no federal laws prohibiting or specifically regulating the SCNT process for companion animals. Brady worked with Colossal Biosciences (and its subsidiary, Viagen Pets & Equine) to clone his late dog, Lua, into Junie.
Because the procedure is legal and largely unregulated by consumer protection laws, Brady—like any wealthy customer—could purchase the service simply because he had the means.
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What is Tom Brady's dog's name?
Brady's new dog is named Junie.
The original dog, Lua, was adopted when Brady and Gisele Bündchen were married. Lua, a pit bull mix, passed away in December 2023. Blood was drawn before her death to be used in the cloning process.
What is BioPaws Genetics?
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