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Famous Dogs

2 ‘Game of Thrones’ Dire Wolves Take Embark DNA Test

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When Will Mulhall brought his two 7-week-old pups home several years ago, he had no idea they would become celebrities and garner a fan base bigger than some of their human colleagues. “I just got them to take walks on the beach and the forest near our house,” Will said. That house, where Will lives...

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Vet-approved advice for winter care for dogs can help dogs stay healthy and happy in cold weather. In this photo, a black dog stands in a snowy landscape, with visible snow in their fur. Their pink tongue sticks out slightly.
Preventive Care

Winter Care for Dogs: Keeping Your Dog Safe & Healthy This Winter

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Cuddles with your furry friend are extra welcome on cold days, but the winter months also carry some unique challenges for dog health and safety. So, with the coldest weather ahead of us, we’ve put together a few winter care tips to help you keep your dog safe and healthy this winter. Five winter care...

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Bonding With Your Dog

What Dog is Best for My Lifestyle?

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Have you decided to take the plunge and bring a furry companion into your heart and home? Choosing the best dog for your lifestyle is a major decision. Your future pup will require a lot of love and responsibility in addition to time, money, and commitment. With careful consideration and research, you can enjoy several...

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Embark Donates Profits to Help Dogs Affected by Hurricane Harvey

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In 2017, Hurricane Harvey devastated many regions in Houston and the Texas Coast. The natural disaster left many people and dogs displaced and homeless. As an active member of the dog community with deep roots in Texas, we know that there are amazing shelters and volunteers helping these dogs. They were stretched to their limits...

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Preventive Care

How to Protect Your Dog This Summer

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Pool parties, festivals, hiking—summer is here. Those of us with dogs know that none of our summer activities would be complete without our four-legged pals. Here are a few scenarios with safety tips to help you and your dog make the most of this fun season. Water safety Dogs love a refreshing swim in the...

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About Our Research

Where Did Dogs Come From?

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Where did dogs come from? While the answer isn’t yet clear, DNA has given scientists many clues about the origin of our canine companions. What do we know about where dogs came from? As The New York Times reports, “Scientists generally agree that humanity’s best friend descended from gray wolves, scampering into our lives at...

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Embark Sale Beneficiary Focus – Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League

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Olympic fever has hit and we at Embark have challenged the dog lovers of America to raise money for their local animal rescues! We are running a special 20% off sale on our dog DNA tests with $10 per kit sold going to a shelter of your choice. The city with the most sales see’s...

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Embark Sale Beneficiary Focus – Arizona Humane Society

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Let the games begin! Embark loves a good competition and to get us in the Olympic spirit, we at Embark have challenged the dog lovers of America to raise money for their local animal shelters! We are running a special 20% off sale on our dog DNA tests with $10 per kit sold going to...

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Embark Sale Beneficiary Focus – Central Texas SPCA

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Marking the Olympic Games, we at Embark have challenged the dog lovers of America to raise money for their local animal shelters! We are running a special 20% off sale on our dog DNA tests with $10 per kit sold going to a shelter of your choice. The city with the most sales sees their shelter’s...

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