Embark Breed & Health Kit: Dog DNA Testing for Breed, Ancestry & Traits

Discover the Embark Breed & Health Kit

The Embark Breed & Health Kit is a comprehensive at-home DNA testing solution for dogs. It combines breed ancestry, physical traits, and potential health insights into a single, easy-to-read report designed to support thoughtful, informed decisions with your veterinarian. This kit is built to be informative, approachable, and practical for everyday pet care.

Key benefits you may uncover

• ACCURATE BREED IDENTIFICATION: The kit analyzes thousands of canine lineages to deliver a detailed breed breakdown, including mixes and lineage blends.
• HEALTH-RELATED INSIGHTS: By examining over 270 genetic health markers, you may gain a broader view of areas to monitor with your vet.
• TRAIT INSIGHTS: Learn about 55 physical traits, from expected size to grooming needs, helping you plan routines, supplies, and care.
• ALLERGY RISK SCORES: Personalized scores cover environmental, food, contact, and flea-related risks, with veterinarian tips to help manage comfort throughout the year.
• PERSONALITY QUIZ: Explore instinctual tendencies tied to breed mix and the traits that make your dog uniquely themselves.
• RELATIVE FINDER: A patented feature to explore possible relatives, offering opportunities for social connections and shared experiences.
• VET-LEVEL SUPPORT: A team of veterinarians and geneticists is available to help interpret results and answer questions, supporting your next steps with confidence.
• FAST TIMELINE: Results are typically delivered within 2–4 weeks, with updates along the way to keep you informed.

What makes Embark stand out is the blend of scientific rigor and practical usefulness. The breed analysis draws on a research-grade genotyping platform developed in partnership with a leading veterinary institution, aiming to provide a reliable view of your dog's background. The allergy scores and health insights are designed to be actionable, offering ideas to discuss with your veterinarian or adjust routines to suit your dog’s needs—without promising outcomes. The kit also emphasizes transparency, keeping you informed as findings are processed.

Real-life use cases

Imagine planning a grooming schedule around your dog's shedding patterns or discussing a potential health predisposition with your veterinarian before symptoms appear. The relative finder can help you broaden your dog’s social circle by connecting with other Embark-dog families. If you’re curious about behavior, the personality quiz provides a thoughtful angle to better understand signals in daily interactions. Each result is a stepping stone for conversation, planning, and proactive care decisions.

With Embark, you’re choosing a data-informed approach to living with your dog—one that supports informed conversations with care teams and helps you prepare for varying needs across seasons and life stages. The goal is to empower you to act on possibilities, not guarantees, and to use the insights as a resource in partnership with your veterinarian.