Insights

Shayna Close had a feeling that two of her dogs, Gem and Gypsy, might be related but she wasn’t able to confirm that until she discovered Embark. Shayna tested both of her pups using our DNA test kit and we found that these dogs are, in fact, sisters! Meet Gem Shayna adopted Gem in December of...

The Embark Relative Finder has done it again! We found sibling dogs in our lab and connected Baloo and Milo’s parents so the dogs have the chance to get to know each other. If you’ve tested with Embark, you can find your dog’s extended family through the Relative Finder, too. Now, let’s get to know...

Here at Embark, with our newly released relative finder, we have reunited two adorable sibling pups! Bamboo and Kona were physically reunited in November, and we caught it on tape! Let’s get to know both of the pups and then watch them meet again. Kona Galit Einy adopted Kona after seeing him on Petfinder. She...

Taking an Embark Dog DNA Test means you can learn about your dog’s breed, health, ancestry, and traits… but did you know that we can also connect you with your dog’s relatives? We recently launched our new Doggy DNA Relative Finder, which connects you with other Embark dogs that are related to your pup based...

When you think of dog houses, you might picture Snoopy’s little, red abode or the popular and classic igloo-style den. We were surprised to find that the world of dog houses is more varied and unusual than one might think. We found houses with spa pools and sundecks, heating and electricity, and a few that...

We love our dogs for so many reasons, but one of them is that they all possess such amazing personalities! Who doesn’t love coming home and being greeted by their affectionate Golden Retriever or excitable Australian Shepherd? I think we can all agree that one of the many joys of adopting a new family dog...

In 2018, Embark completed a shelter project that placed 10 dogs in forever homes! We also donated a portion of sales from the weekend of Clear the Shelters back to the six rescue organizations that participated in our project. The project Embark donated free dog DNA tests to six different shelters across three states.  We...

We tested thousands of dogs at Embark this year and saw a lot of different names! So we wanted to find out what the most popular names were and how they varied between states and size. Let’s take a look at the top dog names for 2018! Most popular dog names *according to The Labrador Site...

Two dogs affected by Hurricane Harvey were reunited by Embark in February of 2018. We discovered Ollie and Daegyeon’s connection in our lab and learned that they were siblings! Ollie and Daegyeon’s story Ollie was abandoned during Hurricane Harvey, then taken in by a rescue group. He needed a forever home and Kristina needed a...

Everyone’s lifestyle is different, and a certain breed of dog may be best for yours. Before bringing a dog into your home, it’s important to reflect on your life. Are you super active? Do you work more than 40 hours a week? Are you looking for a dog to travel with you? These are all questions that...

Lights, camera, action! It’s time to discover which famous movie dog you would be based on your personality! This quiz matches you with a pup-star based on your interests. You’ve seen these pups in theaters, but have you ever wondered which dog you would be? We love personality quizzes and movies about dogs, so why...

Meet Arthur. He may look short for a Labrador Retriever, and he is, but that doesn’t affect his personality one bit. He’s a very special dog with a very special story. And as it turns out, a very rare genetic mutation identified by Embark. Arthur’s story Arthur’s fur mom Celeste Wilkinson took him in when...