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Here at Embark, we love making new discoveries about dogs. That’s why our founders traveled the world studying them. This was Embark’s very beginning, and these findings have since helped thousands of customers learn even more about their furry family members. Dogs are full of surprises. Become a canine expert with the help of these...

Do you think you and your dog dance to the same beats? Your dog’s party song might match their personality. Could it be a country ballad for a soulful hound? An upbeat classic for your fun-loving pup? Or maybe it’s a true party anthem that gets everyone dancing. We’ve compiled a series of questions that...

Have you ever wondered if your dog can truly see all the colors we can? We’re sure you’ve heard it before, the idea that they might only see in black and white? This is merely an oft-repeated myth according to studies done by Dr. Jay Neitz, professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara. After...

On April 27, 2011, a tornado ripped through parts of Alabama, leaving nothing but damage in its wake. The EF4 multiple-vortex tornado ruined portions of Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, as well as surrounding areas, according to Wikipedia. One of the casualties of the natural disaster was a house that contained a litter of seven puppies. The...

Are you a fan of Agility and its superstars? If so, you may have seen lightning-fast mixed-breed dogs on the televised finals of the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster.  These talented athletes and their handlers, who have also tested their dogs with Embark, include Brio, and his handler Ali Park, of Fort Stewart, Georgia, the...

Here at Embark, we can certainly understand that special connection you have with your canine family members. They are always there, waiting for you to get home after a long day of work, they love you just as you are, and every dog that comes through your life has a distinctive and endearing personality. For...

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Children and their pup companions can make the best of pals. We know that families the world over have found comfort and joy in countless dog types. So check out this list of 5 surprising breeds, mentioned by the American Kennel Club, that might also make great playmates and wonderful besties for your kids. The...

How many dog breeds are you familiar with? Guess the dog breeds in this fun quiz and test your dog breed knowledge! Discover your dog’s breed ancestry with an Embark dog DNA test. Did you know Embark tests for breeds? You can see the full list of breeds we test for in our breed database....

We want to know what type of dog you have! Can we guess with a short quiz? Take a few minutes to answer some of our questions about exercise, personality, and more to find out. We’ll take your answers into account and try to guess what type of dog you have! Do you really know...

Life is better with animals, and we don’t just mean dogs. If you have a pup at home and you would like to expand your furry family to include a cat, or if it’s the other way around, you’ve come to the right place. Many dogs can live with cat companions if they are socialized...

Embark’s Doggy DNA Relative Finder has only been available since November, but we’ve already heard from several pup-parents about canine relatives being brought together for the first time since puppyhood. Read the story of Jude and Lucy, two sibling pups adopted from the same litter 10 years ago, who were able to meet up for...