Clear answers to help you care better for your dog
Embark turns your dog’s DNA into practical answers you can actually use — from breed identification to health risks to insights that shape daily care. No guesswork. No jargon. Just clear information designed to help dog parents care with confidence.
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How Embark dog
DNA tests work
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Step 1: Swab and send
Gently swab your dog’s cheek. It’s quick, painless, and takes about 30 seconds. Then mail the sample (drool included) to our lab using your prepaid envelope. No stamps necessary for US customers.
What you’ll learn
No guesswork. No jargon. Just clear information designed to help dog parents care with confidence.
The most accurate breed identification available
We identify ancestry across 400+ breeds using the world’s largest canine genetics database — so you can move beyond appearance and finally answer, “What kind of dog is this?” with confidence.Explore our breed identification
Genetic health insights that support proactive care*
Embark screens for 270+ health-related genetic markers, helping identify potential risks before symptoms appear. That knowledge gives you and your vet more time — and better information — to plan care.Explore our health insights
Allergy risk, explained before discomfort starts*
Our first-of-its-kind Allergy Risk Score estimates your dog’s likelihood of developing four allergy types, on a clear 0–100% scale, so you can prepare before discomfort begins.
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Discover your dog’s family
94% of Embark dogs find a genetic relative. Connect with littermates and extended family, explore shared traits, and learn more about your dog’s story using the world’s first canine relative finder.
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Personalized Games,
built from their DNA
Your dog’s DNA doesn’t just tell you what they are — it tells you how they think and play. We use their unique genetics to create games and training activities just for them.Start with a DNA test
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One swab can unlock insights that help you care for your dog with confidence — today and for years to come.
Shop DNA testsView sample report**Genetic health screening and Allergy Risk Scores are available exclusively with the Embark Breed + Health and Purebred Dog DNA Tests.