What's in a dog DNA test?
Embark Dog DNA Tests deliver science-backed insights about your dog’s unique appearance, behavior, and health, so you can give them the best possible care.
Know your dog down to their DNA
Know your dog down to their DNA
With an Embark Dog DNA Test, you'll get a full breakdown of your dog’s breed mix, track their ancestry, and see their family tree all the way back to their great-grandparents.
Proactive care for healthier dogs
Proactive care for healthier dogs
Your dog deserves the best care possible. Knowing their genetic health risks means you can make smarter decisions about their care.
With Embark Dog DNA Tests, you can:
Decode physical traits
Decode physical traits
Get DNA insights about your dog’s estimated size, shedding, appetite, or other physical traits that can shape how you care for them and plan for their future.
Embark tests for 55 traits, including:
Meet your dog's relatives
Meet your dog's relatives
Our Relative Finder gives you the option to connect with your dog’s extended family, start a chat, or schedule a playdate—all based on their shared DNA.
Embark relative reunion stories have been featured in The Dodo, People, Newsweek, The Guardian, and other publications.
Why Embark
Why Embark
Not all dog DNA tests are created equal. At Embark, our only focus is canine health.
That’s why all our dog DNA tests are developed by veterinarians, and every test helps our scientists make new discoveries for happier, healthier dogs.
You collect a sample
We'll give you everything you need. All Embark tests include a prepaid mailer for US customers.
We crunch the data
Our scientists apply rigorous analysis to every sample, so you can be sure you're getting accurate results.
Get results in 2-4 weeks
Learn how to prepare your dog for a healthier future, from preventive care to lifestyle changes, based on their DNA.
Better science for happier dogs
Don’t take our word for it. Dog owners can tell you how Embark has improved their dogs’ lives.
“How cool is that?!”
“Y’all blew my mind and it was so fun to get the results back and now we even have connected with another rescue who is 30% related to her!!! How cool is that!?”
– Michelle and Tarot
“This is a thing we can prevent”
“Willie is at risk for kidney and bladder stones. Having this knowledge makes us feel really good because we know this is a thing we can prevent.”
– Julana and Willie
“Our dog found her passion”
“We have been able to tailor Loki’s training and exercise regimen much better to suit her needs now that we know she is composed of primarily working breeds. Our dog found her passion in scent work and has been much happier since.”
– Darius and Loki
Shop dog DNA tests
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Bestseller
Breed + Health DNA Test
Breed ID, health and trait insights, and the world’s first canine relative finder.
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Purebred + Health DNA Test
Health and traits, genetic diversity, and more insights tailored to purebred dogs.
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Breed ID DNA Test
Health and traits, genetic diversity, and more insights tailored to purebred dogs.
Join the pack
Join the 1.5 million dogs who are Embarked
They’ve had their breed mixes decoded, their genetic health screened, and their ancestry mapped. Our customers love what they learn with Embark — and they love knowing that they’re helping drive new discoveries in canine health!
