Why doesn't my dog look like their results?
Your dog's DNA and appearance don't always match — and that's totally normal.
Why siblings can have different results
Genetic recombination creates unique DNA mixes for each sibling.
What is a Supermutt?
Learn what "Supermutt" means and the scientific method we use to determine a dog's breed ancestry.
What your dog’s mast cell tumor risk means
Veterinarian Dr. Kari Cueva explains what your dog’s mast cell tumor risk result means and how you can use it to inform their care.
Dog genetics 101
We explain some basic concepts in dog genetics and define common DNA terms that you might see in your dog’s Embark results.
Recombination: How littermates can look different
What does recombination mean? Learn more about this genetics term and how it explains puppies from the same litter looking differ...
All splotch, no Catahoula
Many assume that dogs with a splotchy, merle coat pattern have ancestry from Australian Shepherds or Catahoula Leopard Dogs. This...
What is a Village Dog?
Most dogs in the world are not descended from modern breeds.
Why breed results may be unexpected
Just because your dog looks like a certain breed doesn't mean their DNA matches that breed. Why dog breed identification can be s...
Why mixed breed siblings look different
“Are these dogs really siblings? They look nothing alike!” This is a question that we get more than you may think.
Why siblings have different DNA
Learn more about genetic recombination and DNA testing results.
What to know about "Basenji mix"
"Basenji mix" dog's DNA told a different story about her ancestry.
Why breed doesn't always dictate appearance
What makes a dog breed a dog breed?
