Embark Breed & Health Kit - Dog DNA Testing Kit - Discover Breed, Ancestry, Relative Finder, Genetic Health, Traits, Allergy Risk Scores

Fun and easy. The test is very easy and simple, and they include the envelope to mail back. I bought and sent my dog's test on December 6 and got results before the new year. so even during holidays the turnaround is very quick.

The Embark Breed & Health Kit is one of the most comprehensive DNA tests you can get for your dog, and it lives up to the hype in real use. Setup is easy — swab the cheek, send it back, and within a few weeks you get a detailed online report that goes way beyond basic breed guesses. What you get Breed & ancestry breakdown: A deep dive into your dog’s genetic makeup with precise percentages and lineage insights. It’s far more accurate and detailed than basic breed tests. Health risk screening: Identifies dozens of genetic conditions and predispositions, so you can catch potential issues early or discuss risk management with your vet. Traits & characteristics: Adds fun, scientifically backed insights into things like coat type, size predictions, and even behavioral tendencies. Relative finder: Connects your dog with genetically related pups in the Embark database — a neat feature if you’re curious about lineage or want to connect with other owners. Real-world value Many owners find the health insights alone worth the investment, especially if you have a purebred or mixed dog with unknown background. The online dashboard is user-friendly, with clear explanations and links to research — no guesswork or data-dump overwhelm. Results feel actionable rather than vague, so you can talk specifics with your vet or plan training/health care with solid data. Bottom line: If you want a real genetic portrait of your dog — not just a throwaway breed percentage — this kit delivers. It’s comprehensive, scientifically grounded, and actually helpful for care, curiosity, and long-term wellbeing. Worth it for any devoted pet owner who wants to understand their dog at a deeper level.

I’ve ordered two of these kits so far and I love how detailed they are in the results! It’s definitely worth the money, especially if you can find it when it’s on sale! The steps are easy to follow and you get updates throughout the entire process. I’ll be getting another one for my third dog for sure!

This DNA test turned out to be pretty cool. It didn't take too long and the results were both surprising but also made a lot of sense. We adopted a puppy from a local rescue and they said he was a Chi mix, but everyone that met him said that he looked like a German Shepherd. He turned out to be a mix of Chihuahua, Siberian Husky, Australian Cattle Dog, German Shepherd, and small poodle. I'm glad that we did the DNA test because the rescue said the pup would be a good couch buddy, but after seeing his genetic mix is mostly working breeds, that helped us realize that he needs more exercise and stimulation than we originally expected. The combo test also provides lots of additional features like the pup's 'wolfiness' level, genetic diseases etc and if your pup carries the gene, it even shows other dogs near you that have similar DNA and could be potential relatives. The test gave so much more information than I expected, and you can download the entire packet like a little book. You also receive email updates and app notifications along the way as your test progresses through the process. I was worried I wouldn't be able to get a good enough sample because you need to swab the cheek for 30-60 seconds and my pup is still super young and not very cooperative with things like that. But he actually did really well! Then I thought I had ruined the sample because when I pulled it out it had grass on it LOL but it was still usable. So it's nice to know that a little contamination here and there doesn't throw a wrench in things :)

Came easy in the mail and was super easy to use! Had a lot of fun doing this test on my dog and it was so helpful to figure out what her health problems were. If you are looking for a test that will help you figure out health, breed, and more, this is the great test to use! You can even see their relatives on the website (if the other families have done it too). Definitely recommend.

Incredibly professional, very valuable information in regards to HEALTH screening and super fun to figure out his DNA. We rescued our boy in November and we’re not positive of what he was. It wouldn’t have mattered because we love them anyway, but it was fun to find out his DNA. This was way more than just finding out what type of dog he is. This helped identify genes that he had. It tested for over 400 different health screenings. I found them to be highly professional accurate and very reasonable priced for the amount of information you get. If a human wanted to figure out this kind of information, it would’ve been thousands of dollars.

We got this kit for a Shiba Inu puppy we got from a backyard breeder. We love our little pup, and wanted to know more about him, since he looked a little off from other breed standards. So, we got this DNA test, mostly for breed identification. The sampling: The kit was easy to sample. Be careful with the swabs and solution. My wife spilled 60% of the solution immediately. But the dog was okay with the inside cheek swab. No way to hold the swab for 30 seconds, but 10 seconds was fine. The results: After sending results in the mail, we got an immediate email that the test was received. Then we had to wait 3-4 weeks for the final results. Embark kept sending emails with partial updates, so it wasn't exactly limbo but we had to wait a full 4 weeks for results. So don't expect fast turn around. But I guess that made it seem like we were part of the process, so it wasn't bad. The results finally came in. The breed identification was the only one we wanted, but there was some medical stuff there too. Nice to know our little guy wasn't going to get some random genetic disease on there. But it was over our heads as non veterinarians. They DID offer a suggested lifespan, which was reassuring. Who knows if that will be accurate. The breed came back as 85% Shiba, 12% Jindo (which is a dog I never heard of) and like 3% German Shepard. The Shiba is obvious. The Jindo, they showed some pictures, and it was fun to see the resemblance. The German Shepard I don't get. Also the percentages are mathematically confusing, because how do you get 3% when pairings should be power of two, right? Two parents, four grand parents, 8 great grand parents, etc. After researching these kinds of tests, most geneticists advise they shouldn't be used for identifying purebred dogs. More for finding out your lovable mutt's possible breeds mix. So, basically, take it with a grain of salt. This isn't FBI DNA evidence stuff, nor is it Montel William's "You are NOT the breed!" reality show tests. It's just not that type of thing, no matter how scientific the title implies. The verdict: This is a quality version of an imperfect product. They put together a good package and it provides about 4 weeks of fun around the house as you discuss the results and wait in anticipation. But don't hold your breath for super detailed ancestry data or like evidence you can take to the AKC for papers.

We were very happy we chose Embark to do the DNA Test for our new puppy. Their communication is great! The App is very user friendly and contains a huge amount of all the details and information you need. We purchased the Breed and Health Kit which was easy with great turn around time for results! The health information is definitely good to have.