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Breed + Health Dog DNA Test

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Breed ID Dog DNA Test

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Embark dog DNA trait result cards on a yellow background showing three results for a mixed breed dog: Altitude Adaptation with normal altitude tolerance, Shedding with likely heavy and seasonal shedding, and Appetite with high food motivation. A circular breed mix chart with a dog photo appears in the bottom right corner.

What we test for

Physical traits

We test for 55 genetic traits. Learn what makes your dog unique, from shape of their nose to the tips of their toes!

Ever wonder how your pup got that natural bobtail, or why she has a golden coat? Embark provides you with a complete report on your dog’s traits, so you’ll know the science behind what makes her unique.

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.

List of traits we test for

Body traits

How big is my dog going to be?

Knowing how big your dog will be can influence how you decide to exercise, feed, and care for your pup. Embark tests for genes that, together, explain over 80% of the variation in dog body size.

Other body traits:

Muzzle length

A circular portrait of a black pug dog with large brown eyes, set against a solid purple background.

Blue eyes

A circular graphic featuring a close-up of a husky dog's face with blue eyes and a black-and-white fur pattern, set against a bright blue background.

Hind dewclaw

A close-up of a dog's front paw inside a bright green circular frame on a white background.

Muscling & bulk

Two small tan dogs with white chest patches looking directly at the camera, set against a solid red circular background.

Fur traits

How much will my dog shed?

Dogs vary in the amount they shed. Embark will tell you your dog's genetic propensity toward shedding.

Other fur traits:

Furnishings

A close-up circular portrait of a fluffy gray and white dog with a black nose, set against a bright yellow background.

Coat length

A round profile photo of a fluffy Pomeranian dog with a white and tan coat, smiling against a bright blue circular background.

Curly coat

A round profile photo of a cute, fluffy cream-colored poodle dog with its mouth open, set against a solid red circular background.

Hairlessness

A close-up portrait of a short-haired dog with pinkish-gray fur and large dark eyes, set against a solid purple circular background.
A brown and white Basenji dog standing on its hind legs with one paw raised, photographed against a plain white background.

There's more to dig up

Take a look at the full list of physical traits tests that Embark offers.

List of traits we test for
View example report

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