Resources & Insights
Explore science-based insights about dog care and genetic health. Learn all about dog DNA testing, read pet care tips from experts, and find the latest news and discoveries in canine health.
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How Accurate Are Dog DNA Tests?
To ensure the highest accuracy of its dog DNA test, Embark uses automated probes to test each dog's DNA from 3 up to 8 times.
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How Do Dog DNA Tests Work?
We explain the science behind how dog DNA tests work, from a cheek swab to a genotyping microarray to results.
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Pair Predictor: Genetic Health, Genetic eCOI, and Coat Color Calculator
Pair Predictor includes a coat color calculator, joining genetic health conditions and genetic diversity predictions for litters.
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Genetic Health Testing for Labrador Retrievers
Embark for Breeders offers breed-specific genetic health tests for the Labrador Retriever among its 270+ genetic health conditions.
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Embark Discovers Variant Associated with Hearing Loss in Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Embark discovered that a genetic variant in the EPS8L2 gene is associated with early-onset adult deafness in Rhodesian Ridgeback ...
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Black Legacy in Veterinary Medicine: The Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine
Black Veterinary History makers. Learn how the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) continues to break ceil...
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Famous Presidential Dogs in the White House
Presidential dogs have played an important role in history, offering a glimpse into life inside the White House.
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Embark Test Reveals Diego and Companion Dixie Are Siblings
Jane adopted Dixie so that Diego would have a companion as he lost his eyesight. Little did she know that Dixie was Diego's sister.
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How to Entertain Your Dog Indoors
Indoor activities you can do together will keep your dog entertained while exercising their brain and their body.
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The Science Behind Why We Love Our Dogs
Why do we love dogs so much? Science may have some clues about that.
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Canine Cardiac Testing Explained
Cardiac testing is one of the phenotypical evaluations that are registrable with the Orthopedic Foundation of America.
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Canine Eye Screenings Explained
An eye screening exam is one of the most common physical (phenotype) health tests for dogs. Annual eye testing is recommended.