Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links, meaning that Embark may receive a small commission if you make a purchase. Is your dog’s birthday right around the corner? Don’t forget to give them the celebration they deserve. At Embark we know that your furry family members’ birthdays are worth celebrating. We are here to guide you...
When she brought Molly to the veterinarian for a regular physical exam, Sue Benner didn’t expect to find a genetic health risk. That surprise finding may have saved Molly’s life. Sue took Molly, her 4-month old purebred Keeshond puppy, to see Dr. Sharon Minninger at Telford Veterinary Hospital in Souderton, Pennsylvania for a physical examination...
You loved when we decoded Clifford, the Big Red Dog. So today, we’re decoding Scooby-Doo, the famous super-sleuthing, mystery-solving cartoon dog. Scooby-Doo is the iconic titular dog from the Hanna-Barbera cartoon Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? He rides around in the Mystery Machine van with his friends Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Shaggy as they look for...
Sprout was found wandering the streets of Chicago, covered in more than 30 pounds of matted fur. She was picked up by the caring staff at One Tail at a Time (OTAT) and given a thorough grooming, medical care, and lots of love. Keep reading to see how Sprout healed, how her confidence grew, and...
Meet Dahlia! She is one of over 40 dogs from Furgiven Animal Sanctuary in West Memphis, Arkansas who have tested with Embark. The sanctuary specializes in dogs who need “second, second chances.” For Dahlia, and many dogs like her, that means identifying their underlying disability and providing rehabilitation equipment and lots of love. With the...
When Haniff arrived at One Tail at a Time in Chicago, he had rapid, involuntary muscle movements in his hind legs (called myoclonus). His neurologist recommended a health screening through Embark—included with every Breed + Health Test—to help inform next steps for his care. Keep reading to find out what Haniff’s Embark results revealed about...
After being found as a stray in Lafayette, Louisiana, Maggie was transported to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison, New Jersey. One year later, Murphy was picked up in Lafayette and—by a stroke of luck—also transported to St. Hubert’s. Both dogs tested with Embark to find out they’re not just related; they’re actually parent...
This holiday season, we’re celebrating the many ways dogs bring joy into our lives. Join us for 12 Days of Good Dogs, as we highlight 12 heartwarming stories about Embarked dogs and their humans. Bring on the holiday cheer! Day 1: Sugar Snap Sugar Snap arrived at One Tail at a Time in Chicago in...
Today, we’re decoding Toto, Dorothy’s pet dog and loyal companion in L. Frank Baum’s book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. If we ran an Embark Dog DNA Test on Toto, what would we find? What breed is Toto from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz? In The Wonderful Wizard of Oz book, published in 1900, author...
Photo credit: Hope Perkins Meet Taki, a distillery dog, former co-woofer, and beloved rescue at Tito’s Handmade Vodka. We are so excited to get to know Taki, one of the first dogs at Tito’s to test with Embark! Tito’s and Embark have a long history together. Since 2015, the Austin-based vodka company has supported our...
When Portland, OR dog owner Cierra Steele saw that her dog Margie’s hind legs were failing, she knew exactly why. Cierra adopted Margie in June 2022. Due to Margie’s distinctive coat pattern, Cierra suspected there was some Australian Shepherd in her breed mix. She decided to find out for sure with an Embark Breed +...
We dug into our database of over 2 million dogs to see where the most active dogs live throughout the United States and which breeds exercise the most. Keep reading to find out how your state stacks up and if your favorite dog breed made it into the top 10. Where do dogs get the...
After tragic events in his early years, including a gunshot wound and a car accident, young puppy Rex was near death. Thanks to a kind-hearted volunteer, he survived. He now lives in California and leads a full and happy life with his adoptive family. Rex took an Embark Dog DNA Test to find out what...
If dogs could compete in the Olympics, who would win a gold medal? Dogs and the Olympics have a long history together. Waldi the Dachshund was the first official mascot in the history of the Olympic Summer Games. The canine sport agility has its origins in the Olympic equestrian sport called show jumping. Today, athletes...
When Sugar Snap arrived at One Tail at a Time (OTAT) in Chicago, he was near death. At just 19 pounds, Sugar Snap was so emaciated he could barely lift his head. But he quickly won over the entire staff, regained his strength with their help, and was adopted by one of the emergency vet...
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