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Physical Traits

From the tip of her nose to the shape of her 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.

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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 you'll get from Embark

Muzzle Length

Blue Eyes

Hind Dewclaw

Muscling and Bulk

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 you'll get from Embark

Muzzle Length

Blue Eyes

Hind Dewclaw

Muscling and Bulk

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 you'll get from Embark

Furnishings

Coat Length

Curly Coat

Hairlessness

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 you'll get from Embark

Furnishings

Coat Length

Curly Coat

Hairlessness

There's more to dig up

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

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

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Discover more about traits

Why do dogs shed?

Shedding is good for your dog, but not so much for your furniture. Find out more about the genetic cause of this trait.

Embark’s blue eyes discovery

Get a firsthand look at how Embark makes genetic discoveries about dogs using this visibly distinguished trait as an example.

POMC: The Appetite Gene

For some dogs, an endless stomach is in their genes. Here’s what you can do about it in case it shows up in your dog’s results.

Discover Your Dogʼs DNA Story

Embark Dog DNA Test for Breed Identification

Breed Identification Kit

Breed ID Kit

Learn about your dogʼs breed, ancestry, and relatives.

$129

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Breed + Health Kit

Breed + Health Kit

Learn about your dogʼs breed, health, traits, ancestry, and relatives.

$149

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