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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Should I breed a dog tested as a carrier or at-risk?
Learn how to factor genetic health results into breeding decisions in this introductory video with Embark Co-founder Dr. Adam Boyko.
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Westminster and Embark: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future
Embark donates $10,000 to the Cornell Riney Canine Health Center in honor of Westminster Dog Show Best in Show winner Buddy Holly...
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Dog DNA Tests: Top 6 Things Breeders Need to Know
Genetic health testing is growing among breeders who see the benefits of informed breeding decisions and healthier litters. Here ...
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How Testing for 270+ Genetic Conditions Helps Purebred Dogs
Embark for Breeders highlights breed-relevant genetic health conditions at the top of the health summary on each dog’s results re...
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Meet Embark’s Veterinary Geneticist Service Team
Meet Embark’s Veterinary Geneticists dedicated to the breeder community to help them apply DNA test results to their breeding pro...
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Can a Registered Purebred Dog Appear as Mixed Breed on a DNA Test?
There are situations, while uncommon, where purebred dogs can receive a mixed-breed result with a DNA test.
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Your Dog Has a High Chance of Low ALT. Should You Worry?
Understand how your vet can use this clinical tool to establish a baseline ALT value for your dog, in order to monitor any future...
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Your Dog’s DNA Test: There’s More to the Story With Embark
Breeders can share their dog’s genetic raw data with researchers, health organizations, and breed clubs working on canine health ...
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Embark Salutes Service Dogs for Veterans
It's National PTSD Awareness Month. Learn how service dogs can help with PTSD and how you can support efforts to match veterans w...
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Matchmaker For Breeders: An Easier Way to Evaluate Potential Mates
Matchmaker is Embark’s advanced, custom breeding tool that makes it easy to find potential mates and view predicted average litte...
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Accuracy & Reliability: How Embark Provides Results You Can Trust
Accurate and reliable DNA test results are important to both breeders and pet owners. Why you can depend on our methodology and o...
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Science Corner: Genetics 101
Understand the basics of genetics and what factors need to be considered when applying results to a dog breeding program.