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Embark Vet is a dog DNA testing company. You order a test kit, swab your dog's cheek at home, and send the sample back; Embark then returns information about your dog's breed mix, ancestry, health risks, and other traits. It also sells dog supplements and bundles tests with supplements. The site states that Embark is an official research partner of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.
What Embark Vet offers
The core product is a DNA test, but the catalog is broader than that. Based on the site's featured products, the main categories are:
- DNA tests — Breed + Health, Breed ID, Purebred, Dog Age, and Gut Health tests
- Supplements — Allergy, Joint, Gut Restore, Gut Maintenance Plus, and S. Boulardii + FOS Powder
- Bundles — test-plus-test and test-plus-supplement combinations
- A mobile app — listed as a site section, alongside a "Behavior Insights" upgrade for behavior and training information
The DNA tests, compared
| Test | Listed price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Breed + Health | $159 regular, $139 sale | Bestselling, most comprehensive: all Breed ID features plus health testing |
| Breed ID | $119 regular, $109 sale | Ancestry breakdown and finding relatives |
| Purebred | $159 regular, $139 sale | Screens 270+ health conditions and allergy risk in 4 categories |
| Dog Age | from $109 | Estimates age using DNA methylation |
| Gut Health | $135 regular, $129 sale | Personalized diet, supplement, or lifestyle recommendations |
Prices above are the regular and sale prices shown on the site at the time of this information and can change.
Bundles worth knowing about
If you have a rescue dog and want the widest picture, the Breed + Health and Age Test Bundle ($268 regular, $239 sale) is described as the best choice for learning as much as possible from DNA. The Breed ID and Age Test Bundle ($228 regular, $215 sale) covers ancestry plus an estimated birthday.
For multi-dog households, there are 2-packs: Breed + Health Test 2-Pack and Purebred Test 2-Pack, both $318 regular and $275 sale.
How the process works
- Order a test kit from the site.
- Collect a cheek swab from your dog.
- Send the sample in for analysis.
- Receive results covering breed, ancestry, health, and more, depending on which test you bought.
The site notes free shipping on US orders.
What the company claims
Embark describes its test as "the most accurate dog DNA test," saying it is powered by the world's largest dog database and that one swab reveals breed mix with 99% accuracy, plus health risks and behaviors. It also cites over 50,000 five-star reviews and a New York Magazine "top gift" mention. These are the company's own claims, not independent verification.
Who it's for
- New rescue dog owners who want breed mix, ancestry, and health screening in one purchase — the Breed + Health test or the Breed + Health and Age bundle fit this.
- Owners of a known purebred who mainly want health and allergy-risk screening — the Purebred test is the targeted option.
- People curious only about ancestry — Breed ID is the lower-cost entry point.
- Owners dealing with digestive issues — the Gut Health test and gut supplements are the relevant products, though these are separate purchases from the DNA tests.
If your goal is simply to know what breeds your dog is, Breed ID is enough. If you also want health-risk information, step up to Breed + Health.