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Why dog DNA testing? Know your dog. Better.
At Embark, we’re all about bringing humans and their dogs closer together. Learn more about what makes your dog one of a kind with the most accurate dog DNA test on the market. Discover their breed ancestry, health screening insights, find their relatives, see their family tree, and more.
It’s the perfect gift for any dog lover—the gift of knowing your best friend, better. Strengthen your bond with Embark, the dog DNA test trusted by millions of dog owners.
Product Features
Get a full breakdown of your dog’s breed mix
Test for over 350 breeds, with 99% breed ID accuracy. Includes coyotes, wolves, and village dogs.
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Screen for over 270 health risks
Gain peace of mind and genetic health insights to help you give your dog the best care possible.
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Finally, a tree they won’t want to pee on
See how your dog’s parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents contributed to their breed makeup.
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Meet your dog’s relatives
Find and connect with dogs who share your dog’s DNA with the world’s first canine relative finder.
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See where your dog’s ancestors lived and migrated
Trace the paths they traveled around the globe en route to your home.
1 Breed Mix
2 Health Screening
3 Family Tree
4 Relative Finder
5 Geographic Ancestry
COMPARE OUR PRODUCTS
Health Insights
Included
Health Insights
Option to upgrade later
Health Insights
Not included
Traits
Included
Traits
Option to upgrade later
Traits
Not included
Breed Identification
Included
Breed Identification
Included
Breed Identification
Not included
Relative Finder & Ancestry
Included
Relative Finder & Ancestry
Included
Relative Finder & Ancestry
Not included
Estimated Age & Birthday
Not included
Estimated Age & Birthday
Not included
Estimated Age & Birthday
Included
How is Embark different from other dog DNA testing companies?
We’re proud to offer the most accurate dog DNA test on the market today. We invest in cutting-edge science to give you the most useful results. Every dog tested with Embark contributes to research that can help all dogs live longer, healthier lives.
Can I message my dog’s relatives?
Yes! The Chat feature is available for dogs with privacy settings toggled to “Public” for breed data. To receive notifications about messages, visit your account Settings to turn message notifications on.
Can I access my dog’s raw data?
Yes! You can download your dog’s raw DNA data anytime after your dog’s results are ready. Once we receive your dog’s swab, it typically takes 2-4 weeks for us to process your dog’s swab.
What is a village dog?
They’re free-ranging, free-breeding dogs whose ancestors were indigenous to a geographic area, pre-dating modern “breeds.” Our co-founders have studied them on six continents since 2007 in their efforts to understand the history of the domestic dog!
What are Embark’s privacy policies?
Nothing is shared without your permission. Sometimes, we share anonymized, aggregated data with research partners in an effort to better understand canine genetics. If you don’t want to participate in that research, you can opt out during activation.
Know your dog. Better.
It all started with village dogs. Did you know that most of the dogs in the world are not descended from modern breeds? The majority of dogs in the world are a unique kind of dog, called village dogs.
Village dogs are free-ranging, free-breeding dogs whose ancestors were indigenous to a geographic area. To learn more about these special dogs, our founders spent years traveling the world and swabbing dogs in remote areas of Europe, Asia, and South America, along with a Cornell University-led research team. Through this work they discovered the origins of the dog in Central Asia, and also identified genetic regions involved in domestication and local adaptation. At Embark, we’re proud to be the only dog DNA test that can identify village dogs, with the largest village dog reference panel of any canine genetics company.
Village dogs are important because they help us understand topics like where dogs came from, the history of domestic dogs, and how dogs and humans learned to live together. They were crucial to the rise of the modern breeds–and to the founding of Embark!
So, while a village dog does not have ancestry from modern breeds, their ancestors may have contributed to the founding of today’s dog breeds. Although they’re not recognized by kennel clubs as a breed, they are genetically identifiable, with many different village dog populations around the world. When we identify a dog as a village dog, it’s not because we can’t figure out what breeds are in the dog. Each type of village dog has a unique genetic signature that we can use to identify village dog ancestry.
What is a Supermutt? At Embark, we take pride in transparency. If a percentage of your dog’s breed mix doesn’t match any breeds in our database, or if it’s too small a percentage for us to be sure that it’s accurate, we’ll tell you. Other dog DNA tests may show other breeds in your dog’s results to make up that small percentage – breeds that may or may not actually be present.
“Supermutt” refers to a portion of ancestry that is from significantly far back in a dog’s family tree and therefore cannot be as confidently identified as more recently inherited breeds. Our ancestry algorithm works by finding identical segments of DNA between your dog and the purebred dogs in our reference dataset. These long identical stretches of DNA are more likely to reflect recent ancestry, whereas shorter segments reflect more distant ancestry.
Many dogs descend from other dogs that were themselves mixed breed. The further in the past, your dog has purebred ancestors, the smaller the identical DNA segments match our reference dataset are. In some cases, the best matches to our reference dataset are so small (reflecting very distant ancestry) that they can no longer be as confidently assigned to any one particular breed. Instead these are assigned to the “Supermutt” percentage. Within the “Supermutt” result, we provide insight into which breeds are most likely to be distant ancestors.
Why breed results can be surprising. Sometimes looks can be deceiving! And your dog’s breeds may not obviously match their appearance. While it’s fun to guess which breeds might make up your dog, visual breed identification is notoriously unreliable—studies have shown that visual breed ID is wrong over 80% of the time!. Less than 1% of a dog’s 20,000 genes impact appearance. There is so much variation among dogs in general that visual or behavioral ID is generally an unreliable way to diagnose a dog’s ancestry.
Even in single-breed dogs, it is ultimately several genetic trait results (and not necessarily their breed) that are responsible for appearance. While breeders tend to strive for consistency in several of these traits to match a breed standard, this in no way precludes the possibility of a surprising outcome in a single-breed puppy. Additionally, dogs with a single-breed result can sometimes have a very small percentage of DNA (about 1-5%) that represents a separate breed. These very small proportions are typically undetectable by a DNA test, but can yield some surprising looks in an otherwise single-breed dog.
Strengthen your bond with the dog DNA test trusted by millions of dog owners
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Embark was founded by scientists with a passion for research and a lifelong love for dogs. An Embark Dog DNA Test kit provides valuable information about your dog with just a simple cheek swab. Embark is an official research partner of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 3.05 x 8.89 x 14.73 cm; 109 g
Date First Available : Aug. 13 2016
Manufacturer : Embark Veterinary
ASIN : B01EINBA76
Manufacturer reference : DNA101
ACTIONABLE HEALTH INSIGHTS: Test for over 270 genetic health conditions and get actionable insights to help you give your pup the best care possible. Knowing if your dog is at higher risk for certain health conditions means you can intervene earlier and work with your veterinarian to create a personalized care plan. After receiving their test results, 37% of dog owners changed how they care for their dog.
MOST ACCURATE BREED IDENTIFICATION: Test for over 350 dog breeds including dingoes, coyotes, wolves, and village dogs. Using a research-grade genotyping platform developed in partnership with Cornell University of Veterinary Medicine, Embark offers the most accurate breed breakdown on the market.
WORLD’S FIRST CANINE RELATIVE FINDER: Find and connect with your dog’s relatives. Uses patented technology to find your dog’s family members based on their shared DNA. Nearly one million messages exchanged for countless happy reunions.
EXCELLENT SERVICE & FAST RESULTS: Have a question about your results? Just talk to one of our dedicated vets or geneticists — they’re ready with the answer. Embark generally delivers results in 2-4 weeks and keep you updated every step of the way.
Accurate and Easy
Overall, this DNA test was easy to use, and the results were interesting and informative.We adopted a rescue dog from the SPCA a few months ago, and wanted to know her breed and any health concerns that we should talk to our vet about. I researched a bunch of the different options, and although this one was the most expensive, it seemed to receive a lot of praise for accuracy and information, so I purchased it. And I wasn’t disappointed.The test was one simple swab in the dogs cheek for 1 minute. I would suggest having someone help and hold up a treat so you get a lot of saliva. Then you close the cap, shake the bottle for 10 seconds and send it back in the exact same package it came from with postage already paid.It took a few weeks to get the full results, but we got updates along the way (the package had arrived, it was in processing etc). And the results were very informative – we found out our rescue dog is a purebred. It also listed probable siblings or parents (with more than 45% DNA match), as well as a long list of relatives (which from my understanding can usually only be done with purebreds). It also identified some possible problems we should tell our vet about.All in all, a great test and highly recommended.
Very Interesting Info!
I just received my results for the first dog. He is a mixed puppy adopted from a shelter, who didn’t look much like the rest of his litter. As suspected he is very much a mutt, but the percentages of different breeds surprised me!I appreciate that they send you updates when your sample is received by the lab and throughout the process. It took just over a month, I expected it might be longer over the holidays.The website is easy to navigate. It provides lots of interesting information in simple terms. There is a certificate and report that you can print out. Everything is very nicely designed. I like seeing all the related dogs!It’s expensive, but I wish I had done this with my previous dogs!
Great product
It full filled out needs
So cool ð
Also so informative.A must for all dog lovers
Canadian Buyers – postage heads up
I’m still waiting for results but the instructions were easy to follow and sample was simple to get.However, although the return envelope comes with 5 Canadian stamps on it, it is not enough to make it back to the lab from Canada as it needs to go as a package, not just an envelope. Untracked, it cost an extra $3, tracked an extra $10.I’ll update my review when I get the results back.
Amazing and great fun!!
The Embark process is all around amazing and fun. Getting emails throughout each step of the process was great and created a buzz of excitment. I received the end results within 2 weeks, which was a great Christmas gift for me ð. The results are very detailled and clear. My big goofball Denver comes from more than 8+ breeds of dogs, a mix that created a huge sack of love ð.The facebook page is just amazing too. Putting up the details of our pup and everyone trying to guess what breed, then putting in the results…just great fun!!I highly recommend Embark. Loved every moment of the process and loved the results even if highly surprising!!
Wow!
I was doubtful about this whole thing, but I’m a believer now.The package is very clear on the instructions and they were relatively easy to do (even with a pup who really enjoyed chewing on the stick). I was skeptical that the provided postage would be sufficient, but I received a confirmation email a few days later that they had received my package, so I felt great. The communication continued as well, which was an exceedingly pleasant surprise. The site and app are very friendly, and the videos are very interesting.Then… you get the final report. Nothing can prepare you for the incredible detail you get off the back of this analysis. It’s mind-blowing. Saying I’m impressed is an understatement. The breakdown of the various genes, the geographic history/mapping of the breed(s)⦠it’s all very fascinating. You get a breakdown you can provide your vet as well for the genetic risks. Fortunately my pup wasn’t at risk for any of these, but I could absolutely see higher risk breed owners being extremely thankful for this information.If/when we get another pup, definitely going to do this again. Well done Embark.
I think it is worth it. Everyone has their own budgets so I dont factor in price in my rating. I was able to get this when on mega sale for $139.00 for the DNA & Health option. Fun process, loaded with info. Worth it.We recently adopted what I was expecting to be a Lab & Mountain Curr mix. Her photos appeared that way, and she looked to be a bigger puppy with expected adult weight of 60 lbs. I am used to big dogs(80-110lbs), so when my soul mate beloved girl English lab passed away recently at just 7 years old, I set out to look to adopt a dog for her surviving brother (another English lab). Saw a listing for an 11 weeks old “Lab Mountain Curr mix”, her expression and details caught my interest and so I started the adoption process. She was in the south (rescue grabbed her from a kill shelter), I am in the north, they provide transport. Took a chance on sight unseen.5 weeks later, she arrived. Basically we were catfished. She is actually 9-10 months old, and her pics were recent. So what I thought was a 30 lb 11 week old was actually a 28 lb 9 month old. That makes her a small/ish dog, and that makes her nearly full grown! SO, my 110 lb dog has a new 30 lb small dog. Our life and yard is set up for big dogs, not small. Ah well. We are adjusting. My boy is thrilled to have a friend.Which brings us to, well what is she then? Labs tend to be larger to BIG, and Currs are medium to large with similar large weight ranges. What is this weird little dog?I sniffed around various DNA test brands. I ultimately went with Embark (love the name) because of the tie to Cornell University (in my neck of the woods). My vet scoffs at these tests, but for me I figure it is simply information. I learn something or I dont.I was basically curious, and I also wanted an idea what to look for in terms of play style, training, motivation, etc. I KNOW labs (and to lesser but sizable degree, Currs– hence the perfect match up for me), but I dont know other breeds. I am not set up to have a dog that needs to herd sheep, nor do I have an agility course. I want to know what the propensity is for the breeds she may be, so I can tailor my style to what she may need. I want her to blossom. Her personality description seemed like a good fit, but since we were basically catfished on some info, who knows what else was left to discover? Hence, DNA test.Process was simple. Kit arrived very quickly. Just swab mouth with included tools, stick in tube, put in mailer (postage included), and mail it. They will contact you when kit has been picked up in mail, will contact when arrived. Will likely keep you informed of where they are at in the process and how long it will take. It feels more personal and professional. I got an early email saying they found a health red flag (potential back/neck disc issue). Then shortly after I got the full DNA & health results.There is a TON of information, down to nitty gritty details for the science nerds. Also super easy graphics for those less inclined for data. This info can also be shared easily, including info can be sent to your vet if you want.Nothing labrador related came up in results. She is basically a Super Mutt, not surprising. I was hoping for a little more standout on one breed, but the breeds that were sussed out are still small fractions. So 51% mega mutt (at least Mountain Curr is part of that), but for the 49%, that broke down into Beagle (12%), Great Pyrenese (10%—hilarious at her small size, but remember genotype differs from phenotype, AND her expect 40 lb weight means that she has big dog lineage). Then smaller % of boxer, golden retriever, german shepard, eskimo & collie. Oddly, I can kind of see it. Disappointed not to have lab in her. I know rescues always put “lab mix”, but I really did expect it given her “angle wing” at her “shoulders”.There are link to each breed so you can quicky and easily learn about each listed as part of genetic profile.Her expected adult weight is 40 lbs, which I concur with. I hope she gets bigger anyway.Main thing is that she is sweet. Doesn’t have that deep intelligence that my English Labs have nor the deep soulful eyes, but I knew I was getting a mixed bag. It is an adjustment. Still learning about her, but now I have a little more framework to operate within.What I like is that this Embark info doesnt stop here. They have a robust website loaded with info, and you can share pics and videos, take quizzes, dive into resources specific to your doggo and dogs in general. If there are any dogs that are close in relationship to yours then you can make contact as they are likely related. Neat stuff. I hope to find some relatives.So please be sure to fill out as much info as you can, add some pics, and maybe you too will be able to connect with family members. Even if later down the line someone decided to do DNA kit with their dog, it they are a genetic match you will be able to find out.If you are skeptical and have the extra money, you could wait to shop a sale to get another one, or from another brand to compare. Though if I did that, Id probably get this brand again for true fidelity of results.
I decided to get my pup dna tested and I chose embark as they are the most accurate and most reliable canine dna test on the market.I am in the UK, so I expected it to take quite a while to receive the results considering that embark is based in America, but it actually only took just over 3 weeks, which is shorter than what was estimated.First I had to swab my dog, which was pretty easy as my girl just wants to put everything in her mouth lol. Then I had to send it off, which I did using the pre paid envelope included in the kit, as Embark states on their website if purchased from Amazon UK, you can use the envelope supplied and it will be sent to their UK warehouse, and then rerouted to their lab in the USA.After I sent it, it took 2 days to be received in the UK warehouse, and then just under 2 weeks to arrive at the lab. A week after it was received at the lab I was emailed the results.We were told that my girl was a german shepherd x belgian malinois mix, with her mum being a pedigree german shepherd. And her dad being a working Malinois cross. Her results came back 60% german shepherd, 20% Belgian Malinois, and 20% dutch herder, which all make sense. She also came back with completely clear health so it was well worth doing just for that.The only things that I would say don’t seem completely accurate are the family tree, the weight estimate, and the relative match.On my dog’s family tree, her mother is listed as having a belgian malinois mix grandparent, which I know is incorrect as her mum has a pedigree to prove it. It does have a disclaimer however, that the family tree displayed is just what the algorithm determined was most likely, and that it is not the only possible one. So I would take this with a pinch of salt.The adult weight estimate also seems to be off, my girl is only 10 months old and weighs 92 lbs, yet it predicted that her adult weight would be 63 lbs. After looking other dog’s results online, most of the weight estimates seem to be incorrect by quite alot.The relative match is not necessarily incorrect, but is not explained very well. For example my girl matched with alot of purebred German shepherds that embark claims are “close relatives” as they share 35-36% of her dna, even though it says this for every single pure German shepherd I compared her with, and they are definitely not all “close relatives”. After speaking with other people online, apparently this is the case with most dogs that are primarily a breed that’s known to have low diversity. But it is somewhat misleading to say a dog is another dog’s “close relative” when they are actually no more related then any two dogs of that breed. The actual shared dna percentage is seemingly off too.So it definitely has it’s flaws, but is still definitely the most reliable compared to the other tests that are available, and the actual parts of the test that matter are reliable. If you want to find out your dog’s breed, I would definitely recommend.
Very good customer service. Quick reply to queries. Timelines were exceeded. The test results are easy to understand and very comprehensive
Very happy with the product and the handling. Fast delivery (US to AU in 1 week), fast processing (3 weeks). Useful and cheery email updates along the way. The results are presented in a very accessible prose. Although we managed to contaminate the swab with a few bits of beef liver treats, the analysis seemed to have worked (otherwise our dog would have come out as like 20% cow).This test achieved three goals:* Screen for hereditary diseases, estimate treatment cost, compare to pet insurance premiums/cover and estimate whether pet insurance will be worth the investment (in our case for a completely healthy puppy – likely not).* As a bday present for my wife, she was super happy to learn more about our rescue puppy. The photos and character descriptions of our puppy’s relatives on the embark website are a delight!* The daily, hour-long discussions about which dog breeds look similar to our puppy and what breeds she might be a mix of now have found a satisfying resolution.This test is definitely good value for very young dogs to evaluate pet insurance ROI. If hereditary conditions are found, early treatment can give your pup a longer, healthier life.
Having adopted a dog from Cyprus we were curious about her breed mix. The breed we were advised she was came out as dominant, however, the other mix of breeds going back as far as her great grandparents made perfect sense and we can definitely see traits of them all knowing our girl.More impressive was the fact I provided no information to Embark, so I didn’t tell them what breed I thought she might be or provide a picture so the results were literally just from the DNA swab. I definitely think it’s worth the cost. 🙂