DNA testing for breeders

Your breed's future depends on what you know today

Choose the option that's right for your breeding program:

Standard Kit

Screen adult dogs and puppies for breed-relevant genetic health risks, traits, and diversity with the Embark for Breeders DNA Test kit.

Litter Package

Special pricing to test entire litters. Includes all benefits of the Embark for Breeders standard kits, with discounts for larger quantities.

Breeding Package

Assess prospective breeding outcomes for a male/female pair or evaluate two males/females. Includes standard kits + consultation.

Win a trip to the 2022 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

As the winning test for your breed, Embark has a lot in common with Westminster’s most legendary champions. And now you can enter for a chance to win a trip to next year’s Westminster event and meet our winning team!

Decode genetic health risks, physical traits, and diversity.

Plan for coat color, type, and other traits in your puppies.

One cheek swab. One all-inclusive DNA test.

Health Conditions

Test for genetic health conditions relevant to your breed, clinical tools, and 200+ genetic mutations associated with disease in other breeds. Learn more

Genetic Coefficient of Inbreeding

Track the coefficient of inbreeding (COI) of breeding dogs. COI is the most accurate method for measuring inbreeding. Learn how COI can inform on long term breeding success. Learn more

Coat and Body Traits

Reports on classic coat loci, including coat color, length, texture, shedding, and more. Learn more

Breeder Tools & Services

Evaluate potential mating dogs based on genetic health condition status, traits, and predicted average litter COI. Enjoy complimentary genetic counseling services and more. Learn more

Results you can trust

Embark is the only dog DNA testing company using a research-grade platform that analyzes 200,000+ markers evenly spaced across the genome, representing over twice as much genetic data than other providers.

Tests validated against samples from known carriers and at-risk dogs
Mutations are queried multiple times for robust quality assurance
Expertly trained veterinary geneticists on-staff to help interpret results
Stringent quality control ensures over 99.99% accuracy for mutation tests and 99% for most linkage-based tests

Meet our scientists

Questions about your results, or want to learn more about the genetic science behind our DNA kit? Embark has expert canine geneticists on-staff to help answer your questions and make genetic discoveries to help us reach our mission of ending preventable disease in dogs.

As a breeder, Embark makes genetic testing way easier. All tests are combined within one swab at an amazing price.

Tiffany HairstonLabrador Retrievers

Armed with more complete genetic information and transparency, breeders can share information earlier, and if necessary, mitigate the effects and spread of previously unidentified deleterious genes.

Peri NormanBreeder of Merit, AKC Judge

Armed with more complete genetic information and transparency, breeders can share information earlier, and if necessary, mitigate the effects and spread of previously unidentified deleterious genes.

Kyle WarrenPaint River Llewellins

Embark has made the genetics side of my goal so much more simple by testing for such a large amount of diseases, traits, and more at a very reasonable price. I appreciate especially that it describes in simple detail what their genes mean when you get your dog’s results. This has been very useful for both myself and for future puppy homes when they want to look up the results their puppy or their puppy’s parents have.

Amanda Jo CantwellSport Dog breeder

Pricing

Enjoy substantial discounts on Embark’s industry-leading DNA Test designed for breeders. One cheek swab provides access to all genetic tests, results consultation, and advanced tools Matchmaker.

1 Kit = $149 per kit

2-4 Kits = $139 per kit (save $10)

5-19 Kits = $129 per kit (save $20)

20+ Kits = $119 per kit (save $30)

_{These quantity-based discounts cannot be combined with any other offer3}

DNA testing for breeders

Your breed's future depends on what you know today

Choose the option that's right for your breeding program:

Standard Kit

$119-$149, Tiered discounts

Litter Package

As low as $99 per kit

Breeding Package

$134 per kit (2 kits)

Win a trip to the 2022 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Decode genetic health risks, physical traits, and diversity.

One cheek swab. One all-inclusive DNA test.

Health Conditions

Genetic Coefficient of Inbreeding

Coat and Body Traits

Breeder Tools & Services

Results you can trust

Meet our scientists

Adam Boyko, PhD

Aaron Sams, PhD

Pricing

Let's get started.

DNA testing for breeders

Your breed's future depends on what you know today

Win a trip to the 2022 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Decode genetic health risks, physical traits, and diversity.

Results you can trust

Meet our scientists

Adam Boyko, PhD

Aaron Sams, PhD

Pricing

Let's get started.

3 Kit Litter Package

4-12 Kit Litter Package