
Image Unavailable
Color:
-
-
-
- To view this video download Flash Player
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6 VIDEOS
-
Embark Breed Identification Kit - Most Accurate Dog DNA Testing Kit - 99% Breed Ancestry Accuracy for Mixed Breed Dogs - Plus Relative Finder & Family Tree
Learn more
Return this item for free
We offer easy, convenient returns with at least one free return option: no shipping charges. All returns must comply with our returns policy.
Learn more about free returns.- Go to your orders and start the return
- Select your preferred free shipping option
- Drop off and leave!
Bundles with this item
Purchase options and add-ons
- BREED IDENTIFICATION: Embark screens for over 350 dog breeds. Using a research-grade genotyping platform developed in partnership with Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Embark offers the most accurate breed breakdown on the market.
- DISCOVER YOUR PUP'S RELATIVES: Find and connect with your pup's family through the world’s first canine relative finder. Over 90% of dogs tested by Embark have a close relative, like a cousin, and 12% discover a direct family member.
- EXCELLENT SERVICE & FAST RESULTS: Have a question about your results? Just talk to one of our dedicated vets or geneticists. Embark generally delivers results in 2-4 weeks and keep you updated every step of the way. Embark kits are best used by the date printed directly on the swab to ensure DNA extraction goes smoothly. In the event of a swab that exceeds its best by date or a DNA sample failure due to materials, Embark support will provide a fresh swab upon purchase verification.
- SUPPORTS DOG HEALTH AND WELFARE: Embark is partnered with Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and other researchers; Each test purchased contributes to finding and treating genetic disease in dogs; Purchases also support Embark's Old Dogs, New Homes initiative which helps find new families for older dogs in shelters
Customers usually keep this item
This product has fewer returns than average compared to similar products.
Frequently bought together

Videos for similar products
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Package Dimensions : 9.28 x 5.67 x 1.46 inches; 4.16 ounces
- Item model number : DNB301
- Date First Available : September 19, 2018
- Manufacturer : Embark Veterinary
- ASIN : B07HHF1VLH
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,890 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #1 in Dog DNA Tests
- Customer Reviews:
Product information
Item Weight | 4.2 ounces |
---|---|
Manufacturer | Embark Veterinary |
ASIN | B07HHF1VLH |
Item model number | DNB301 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Date First Available | September 19, 2018 |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.28 x 5.67 x 1.46 inches |
Brand Name | Embark |
Target Audience Keyword | dogs |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Embark Veterinary |
Feedback

Embark Breed Identification Kit - Most Accurate Dog DNA Testing Kit - 99% Breed Ancestry Accuracy for Mixed Breed Dogs - Plus Relative Finder & Family Tree
Share:
Found a lower price? Let us know. Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive.
Where did you see a lower price?
Fields with an asterisk * are required
Product Description
Know your dog. Better.
At Embark, we’re all about bringing humans and their dogs closer together. Learn more about what makes your dog one of a kind with the most accurate dog DNA test on the market. Discover their breed ancestry, find their relatives, see their family tree, and more.
It’s the perfect gift for any dog lover—the gift of knowing your best friend, better. Strengthen your bond with Embark, the dog DNA test trusted by millions of dog owners.

-
Product Features
Get a full breakdown of your dog's breed mix
Test for over 350 breeds, with 99% breed ID accuracy. Includes Coyotes, Wolves, and Village Dogs.
-
Product Features
Finally, a tree they won't want to pee on
See how your dog's parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents contributed to their breed makeup.
-
Product Features
Meet your dog's relatives
Find and connect with dogs who share your dog’s DNA with the world’s first canine relative finder
-
Product Features
See where your dog's ancestors lived and migrated
Trace the paths they traveled around the globe en route to your home.
-
Product Features
Option to upgrade for health insights later
Breed is just the beginning! You can add health and trait results anytime after purchase.
Compare our products
![]() Breed Identification Kit | ![]() Breed + Health Kit | ![]() Dog Age Test |
---|---|---|
Breed Identification Included | Breed Identification Included | Breed Identification Not included |
Relative Finder & Ancestry Included | Relative Finder & Ancestry Included | Relative Finder & Ancestry Not included |
Health Insights Option to upgrade later | Health Insights Included | Health Insights Not included |
Traits Option to upgrade later | Traits Included | Traits Not included |
Estimated Age & Birthday Not included | Estimated Age & Birthday Not included | Estimated Age & Birthday Included |
-
How is Embark different from other dog DNA testing companies?
We’re proud to offer the most accurate dog DNA test on the market today. We invest in cutting-edge science to give you the most useful results. Every dog tested with Embark contributes to research that can help all dogs live longer, healthier lives.
-
Can I message my dog's relatives?
Yes! The Chat feature is available for dogs with privacy settings toggled to "Public" for breed data. To receive notifications about messages, visit your account Settings to turn message notifications on.
-
Can I access my dog’s raw data?
Yes! You can download your dog’s raw DNA data anytime after your dog’s results are ready. Once we receive your dog’s swab, it typically takes 2-4 weeks for us to process your dog’s swab.
-
What is a village dog?
They're free-ranging, free-breeding dogs whose ancestors were indigenous to a geographic area, pre-dating modern "breeds." Our co-founders have studied them on six continents since 2007 in their efforts to understand the history of the domestic dog!
-
What are Embark's privacy policies?
Nothing is shared without your permission. Sometimes, we share anonymized, aggregated data with research partners in an effort to better understand canine genetics. If you don't want to participate in that research, you can opt out during activation.
Know your dog. Better.
It all started with village dogs. Did you know that most of the dogs in the world are not descended from modern breeds? The majority of dogs in the world are a unique kind of dog, called village dogs.
Village dogs are free-ranging, free-breeding dogs whose ancestors were indigenous to a geographic area. To learn more about these special dogs, our founders spent years traveling the world and swabbing dogs in remote areas of Europe, Asia, and South America, along with a Cornell University-led research team. Through this work they discovered the origins of the dog in Central Asia, and also identified genetic regions involved in domestication and local adaptation. At Embark, we're proud to be the only dog DNA test that can identify village dogs, with the largest village dog reference panel of any canine genetics company.
Village dogs are important because they help us understand topics like where dogs came from, the history of domestic dogs, and how dogs and humans learned to live together. They were crucial to the rise of the modern breeds–and to the founding of Embark!
So, while a village dog does not have ancestry from modern breeds, their ancestors may have contributed to the founding of today’s dog breeds. Although they’re not recognized by kennel clubs as a breed, they are genetically identifiable, with many different village dog populations around the world. When we identify a dog as a village dog, it’s not because we can’t figure out what breeds are in the dog. Each type of village dog has a unique genetic signature that we can use to identify village dog ancestry.
What is a Supermutt? At Embark, we take pride in transparency. If a percentage of your dog’s breed mix doesn’t match any breeds in our database, or if it’s too small a percentage for us to be sure that it’s accurate, we’ll tell you. Other dog DNA tests may show other breeds in your dog’s results to make up that small percentage – breeds that may or may not actually be present.
“Supermutt” refers to a portion of ancestry that is from significantly far back in a dog’s family tree and therefore cannot be as confidently identified as more recently inherited breeds. Our ancestry algorithm works by finding identical segments of DNA between your dog and the purebred dogs in our reference dataset. These long identical stretches of DNA are more likely to reflect recent ancestry, whereas shorter segments reflect more distant ancestry.
Many dogs descend from other dogs that were themselves mixed breed. The further in the past, your dog has purebred ancestors, the smaller the identical DNA segments match our reference dataset are. In some cases, the best matches to our reference dataset are so small (reflecting very distant ancestry) that they can no longer be as confidently assigned to any one particular breed. Instead these are assigned to the “Supermutt” percentage. Within the “Supermutt” result, we provide insight into which breeds are most likely to be distant ancestors.
Why breed results can be surprising. Sometimes looks can be deceiving! And your dog’s breeds may not obviously match their appearance. While it’s fun to guess which breeds might make up your dog, visual breed identification is notoriously unreliable—studies have shown that visual breed ID is wrong over 80% of the time!. Less than 1% of a dog’s 20,000 genes impact appearance. There is so much variation among dogs in general that visual or behavioral ID is generally an unreliable way to diagnose a dog’s ancestry.
Even in single-breed dogs, it is ultimately several genetic trait results (and not necessarily their breed) that are responsible for appearance. While breeders tend to strive for consistency in several of these traits to match a breed standard, this in no way precludes the possibility of a surprising outcome in a single-breed puppy. Additionally, dogs with a single-breed result can sometimes have a very small percentage of DNA (about 1-5%) that represents a separate breed. These very small proportions are typically undetectable by a DNA test, but can yield some surprising looks in an otherwise single-breed dog.
Strengthen your bond with the dog DNA test trusted by millions of dog owners
Embark was founded by scientists with a passion for research and a lifelong love for dogs. An Embark Dog DNA Test kit provides valuable information about your dog with just a simple cheek swab. Embark is an official research partner of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Compare with similar items
This Item ![]() Embark Breed Identification Kit - Most Accurate Dog DNA Testing Kit - 99% Breed Ancestry Accuracy for Mixed Breed Dogs - Plus Relative Finder & Family Tree | Recommendations | ||||
Try again! Added to Cart spCSRF_Treatment Add to cart | Try again! Added to Cart spCSRF_Treatment Add to cart | Try again! Added to Cart spCSRF_Treatment Add to cart | Try again! Added to Cart spCSRF_Treatment Add to cart | Try again! Added to Cart spCSRF_Treatment Add to cart | |
Price | -12% $96.00$96.00 Typical: $108.99 | -43% $84.55$84.55 List: $149.00 | $17.99$17.99 | $139.00$139.00 | -10% $89.99$89.99 List: $99.99 |
Delivery | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jul 8 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jul 8 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jul 8 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jul 8 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jul 8 |
Customer Ratings | |||||
Sold By | Embark Vet | Basepaws | Vivometra | Embark Vet | Pattern. |
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers find the DNA testing kit straightforward to use with an easy-to-understand app and web interface, and appreciate its accuracy and thorough testing process. The results are well worth the $99 price tag, and customers value the educational content about training and health, as well as the information about their dog's breed and genetic relatives. Customers describe the experience as fun, with one noting the engaging content and another mentioning the cute video presentation.
AI Generated from the text of customer reviews
Customers find the DNA testing kit straightforward and easy to administer, with clear collection directions and a user-friendly app or web interface.
"...Directions were super easy to follow and everything was well labeled. The dog and I collected the sample and mailed it in...." Read more
"Easy to use, easy to mail! What’s more exciting than finding out stuff about your dog!" Read more
"Easy to use and quick results!" Read more
"This was a good kit. It had clear directions and was very user friendly...." Read more
Customers find the DNA testing kit to be accurate, with thorough analysis provided by Embark.
"THIS IS A HIGHLY RELIABLE DNA TEST. MY FRIEND'S DOG IS OBVIOUSLY A PUREBRED KEESHOND, ACCORDING TO 2 NON-DNA EXPERT OPINIONS...." Read more
"...The test identified my mixed-breed dog’s ancestry with 99% accuracy, providing clear breakdowns of each breed in her genetics...." Read more
"...her results were a bit of a surprise, but seem very accurate! i love that you can see a general family tree and be connected to possible relatives...." Read more
"...sound, I cannot recommend supporting a company that has such low standards for accuracy and refuses to stand behind its own results...." Read more
Customers find the DNA testing kit worth the $99 price tag.
"...Worth every penny!" Read more
"...She is an excellent watch dog (not guard dog), and she is so loving...." Read more
"...I have 2 other dogs I want to test. Only down side is the cost. I do find it to be expensive, but I will buy again when it's on sale. :)" Read more
"...Easey to use and compared to the other brands not a bad price. However, one has to read what you as an owner wished to know about your pet...." Read more
Customers find the DNA testing kit extremely informative, with one customer highlighting its in-depth health and trait analysis, while another mentions the interesting videos about the science behind it.
"...I would recommend this test to anyone it’s fun and informative and we even found a few of his sisters nearby!..." Read more
"Great info for our rescue. Only docked one star because it does take about a month. Repeat customer." Read more
"...It even included a family tree, which was such a fun and interesting touch. The Relative Finder feature is also amazing!..." Read more
"...There were suggestions about her health. Her siblings and family were listed...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the DNA test results, which accurately identify their dogs' breeds and provide information about related dogs with similar heritage.
"...It is a wonderful tool to learn about the puppy. A wonderful tool to know what to expect from a breed therefore how to train...." Read more
"...The accuracy is incredible! The test identified my mixed-breed dog’s ancestry with 99% accuracy, providing clear breakdowns of each breed in her..." Read more
"...The genetic information we received was great, providing a collage of percentages since the dog is a true mixed breed with about nine different..." Read more
"...It has been an enjoyment to learn about our baby, her breed's temperament, and what to expect when she is full grown...." Read more
Customers find the DNA testing kit fun, describing it as an exciting and engaging experience that makes learning about their dogs enjoyable.
"...I would recommend this test to anyone it’s fun and informative and we even found a few of his sisters nearby!..." Read more
"This was SOOO MUCH FUN! We were surprised to learn that our new puppy was not a chocolate lab mix...." Read more
"Worked well and was fun to see the results" Read more
"...It has been an enjoyment to learn about our baby, her breed's temperament, and what to expect when she is full grown...." Read more
Customers appreciate the appearance of the DNA testing kit, describing it as neat and well-presented, with one customer noting that it includes a cute video showing the results.
"...the company let me know how things were progressing, and the report looks nice...." Read more
"...paying for accuracy and other great features like being matched with actual relatives. Yes that's right...." Read more
"...test or any DNA test is 10000000% accurate, but we felt this was pretty spot on, especially since some of those results were what we had guessed..." Read more
"...to see he didn’t have the fade gene and he is going to keep his beautiful coat colors...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the DNA testing kit's results, with some reporting quick turnaround and accurate findings, while others find them puzzling or delayed.
"Easy to use and quick results!" Read more
"...to this test is you can only send it via the USPS, which is abysmally slow. It took two weeks for my dogs DNA to get to Embark." Read more
"Loved the results" Read more
"...She has culottes, as papillons always do. She’s a very fast runner, as papillons often are...." Read more
Reviews with images

Embark is great!
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews. Please reload the page.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2025What a cool product! We have been wondering about our puppy’s actual breed. We got him from a rescue and we’re told that he was a Labrador/pitbull. We’ve had him for several months and noticed that he doesn’t have any traits like a lab. We were expecting him to fetch play ball and swim in the pool like our other dogs, but he hates all of that! We ordered Embark and received the results in about 2weeks. They kept us updated as they were processing his results. It was nice to login and see where they were in the process. We were so excited when the results arrived and then we were absolutely shocked! It all makes sense now. We knew he was pitbull or Staffy there was something about him that we couldn’t figure out. We expected him to be a lot bigger and he has this really long tail that curls. Come to find out he is 36% American Pitbull, 25% Staffy AND 21% PUG!! Plus a few small percentages of other breeds. Basically a mutt but to us he’s 100% good boy. I would recommend this test to anyone it’s fun and informative and we even found a few of his sisters nearby! I would definitely do this again the next time we get a dog
What a cool product! We have been wondering about our puppy’s actual breed. We got him from a rescue and we’re told that he was a Labrador/pitbull. We’ve had him for several months and noticed that he doesn’t have any traits like a lab. We were expecting him to fetch play ball and swim in the pool like our other dogs, but he hates all of that! We ordered Embark and received the results in about 2weeks. They kept us updated as they were processing his results. It was nice to login and see where they were in the process. We were so excited when the results arrived and then we were absolutely shocked! It all makes sense now. We knew he was pitbull or Staffy there was something about him that we couldn’t figure out. We expected him to be a lot bigger and he has this really long tail that curls. Come to find out he is 36% American Pitbull, 25% Staffy AND 21% PUG!! Plus a few small percentages of other breeds. Basically a mutt but to us he’s 100% good boy. I would recommend this test to anyone it’s fun and informative and we even found a few of his sisters nearby! I would definitely do this again the next time we get a dog
Images in this review
- Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2025I have been wanting to run my two pup's DNA for years now, and once Leela (the blonde dog) was diagnosed with leukemia, I knew time was limited.
The process was incredibly simple and we got the results before the predicted timeline. And oh boy, there were some surprises!
I adopted Leela from a rescue and they had told me her mom was full blooded Blue Heeler, so the catahoula checks out. But every vet I have taken her to has assumed a golden retriever mix. So imagine our surprise when she didn't have any golden DNA! As a side note, I find that supermutt combination to be hilarious. 😂
I had met Lilith's parents at the time of adoption. Both were labs, but outside dogs. And obviously the male lab was not, in fact, her father. The drama! 😬 I've had vets in the past ask if she is part Great Dane due to her size (almost 100 pounds when she was younger) and her facial features. So that was a shock, too!
Overall, I'm very happy I got them both tested. With Leela, it does raise some questions since goldens tend to have more incidence rates of leukemia than other dog populations, and she doesn't have any golden DNA. Either way, her vet will be intrigued by these results - almost as much as I was!
5.0 out of 5 starsI have been wanting to run my two pup's DNA for years now, and once Leela (the blonde dog) was diagnosed with leukemia, I knew time was limited.Definitely some surprises!
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2025
The process was incredibly simple and we got the results before the predicted timeline. And oh boy, there were some surprises!
I adopted Leela from a rescue and they had told me her mom was full blooded Blue Heeler, so the catahoula checks out. But every vet I have taken her to has assumed a golden retriever mix. So imagine our surprise when she didn't have any golden DNA! As a side note, I find that supermutt combination to be hilarious. 😂
I had met Lilith's parents at the time of adoption. Both were labs, but outside dogs. And obviously the male lab was not, in fact, her father. The drama! 😬 I've had vets in the past ask if she is part Great Dane due to her size (almost 100 pounds when she was younger) and her facial features. So that was a shock, too!
Overall, I'm very happy I got them both tested. With Leela, it does raise some questions since goldens tend to have more incidence rates of leukemia than other dog populations, and she doesn't have any golden DNA. Either way, her vet will be intrigued by these results - almost as much as I was!
Images in this review
- Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2022This was SOOO MUCH FUN! We were surprised to learn that our new puppy was not a chocolate lab mix. There was no lab in him in matter of fact.
I debated which one to buy just the DNA test or the one with the health and traits. I chose the DNA only because we seemed to have a very healthy puppy. There was nothing that was causing us alarm.
To use:
I simply swabbed my puppy's cheeks very well. Slid it in the vial. Did what it told me to do.
I dropped it in the prepaid box/mailer and dropped it in the mail.
Within days, Embark sent me an email that stated they received his sample. They told me it would take about a month and a half for the results. I thought that was going to be it. Wait a month and receive the results.
In about a week or less, I received the first email saying they were starting the process. We got excited because we were going to find out what our puppy was. Anyone who saw him said he didn't look like a chocolate lab. We would say "well, that is what we were told but we are having his dna tested.".
Another week or so, we were sent an email saying that they were moving on to the next step. I wish I saved the emails for the exact wording, but I did not.
Another week and they were almost finished.
One last email to tell us that their scientists were checking the results by hand. The results will be ready very shortly. The joke in the house was that we had a group of scientists working on our pup's DNA.
Then yesterday, I received a text and an email stating the results were in!!! We were so excited. I have been checking the web page, it felt like every hour for the last month.
Upon clicking the link, it gave us choices if we wanted to play a guessing game, watch a video or just find out. As a family we decided we wanted to play the guessing game. We knew from the information they gave that there were 4 breeds in our puppy. The first choice in the game it gave was- Doberman. We said no. He isn't Doberman. He doesn't look at all like a Doberman. We clicked false to learn he was 50% Doberman. We laughed because we didn't see it. Another breed came up. We thought definitely he had some of this in him. People were suggesting it. Nope. More laughter. Pit Bull? We have had other pit bulls, we thought at first there might be pit bull in him. 25% pit bull. More laughter and told yas! Then the surprises! Great Pyrenees? Absolutley not, we said. He doesn't have long hair or anything. He is 12% Great Pyrenees. Lastly, Australian Shepherd? I kind of thought of this because there were Australian shepherds at the place we got him and he looked similar but not the hair. Sure enough he was about 12% Australian Shepherd! No lab at all in him! We all had a very good laugh.
We knew our puppy was from a certain state. Here, you can see other dogs who have had their DNA tested. It pulled up 2 other dogs that were similar to ours from the same state. Because of how close the DNA match was, they are probably immediate family.
Accuracy? We started reading about the different breeds. We were familiar with the pit bull already and the coloring and his chest seem pit bullish. Doberman? The ears and height and body. Great Pyrenees? He has a back do claw that we had already researched before hand and Great Pyrenees was a breed that had them. Australian Shepherd? We believe the eyes are theirs. He has beautiful eyes. The other thing I laughed about was our pup has made a game out of dropping a ball down the stairs and fetching it. Sure enough, one of the breeds when bored will make their own games up. Dobermans are very smart. This puppy learned to open a closet door for shoes, he just pulls on the bathrobe hanging out the door every so little.
5 stars:
I know this is a longer review, but I wanted to share how we thought our pup was a chocolate lab and wasn't at all. That knowing what he was at first we were like No way is he a Doberman until we started researching. We pulled up a Doberman with his ears not pinched and it looks like our pup. We can see traits of the different breeds in our pup. It is a wonderful tool to learn about the puppy. A wonderful tool to know what to expect from a breed therefore how to train. Each of the dogs (but one, I think) are job oriented dogs. We know that we have to give our dog jobs for him to be happy. We know that every breed is an active dog. We know we have to walk him and exercise him a lot to keep him healthy, strong, and well behaved. Knowing what our dog is, is a great tool!!!
5.0 out of 5 starsThis was SOOO MUCH FUN! We were surprised to learn that our new puppy was not a chocolate lab mix. There was no lab in him in matter of fact.SO MUCH FUN! So much useful information. So surprising to learn what our pup is!
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2022
I debated which one to buy just the DNA test or the one with the health and traits. I chose the DNA only because we seemed to have a very healthy puppy. There was nothing that was causing us alarm.
To use:
I simply swabbed my puppy's cheeks very well. Slid it in the vial. Did what it told me to do.
I dropped it in the prepaid box/mailer and dropped it in the mail.
Within days, Embark sent me an email that stated they received his sample. They told me it would take about a month and a half for the results. I thought that was going to be it. Wait a month and receive the results.
In about a week or less, I received the first email saying they were starting the process. We got excited because we were going to find out what our puppy was. Anyone who saw him said he didn't look like a chocolate lab. We would say "well, that is what we were told but we are having his dna tested.".
Another week or so, we were sent an email saying that they were moving on to the next step. I wish I saved the emails for the exact wording, but I did not.
Another week and they were almost finished.
One last email to tell us that their scientists were checking the results by hand. The results will be ready very shortly. The joke in the house was that we had a group of scientists working on our pup's DNA.
Then yesterday, I received a text and an email stating the results were in!!! We were so excited. I have been checking the web page, it felt like every hour for the last month.
Upon clicking the link, it gave us choices if we wanted to play a guessing game, watch a video or just find out. As a family we decided we wanted to play the guessing game. We knew from the information they gave that there were 4 breeds in our puppy. The first choice in the game it gave was- Doberman. We said no. He isn't Doberman. He doesn't look at all like a Doberman. We clicked false to learn he was 50% Doberman. We laughed because we didn't see it. Another breed came up. We thought definitely he had some of this in him. People were suggesting it. Nope. More laughter. Pit Bull? We have had other pit bulls, we thought at first there might be pit bull in him. 25% pit bull. More laughter and told yas! Then the surprises! Great Pyrenees? Absolutley not, we said. He doesn't have long hair or anything. He is 12% Great Pyrenees. Lastly, Australian Shepherd? I kind of thought of this because there were Australian shepherds at the place we got him and he looked similar but not the hair. Sure enough he was about 12% Australian Shepherd! No lab at all in him! We all had a very good laugh.
We knew our puppy was from a certain state. Here, you can see other dogs who have had their DNA tested. It pulled up 2 other dogs that were similar to ours from the same state. Because of how close the DNA match was, they are probably immediate family.
Accuracy? We started reading about the different breeds. We were familiar with the pit bull already and the coloring and his chest seem pit bullish. Doberman? The ears and height and body. Great Pyrenees? He has a back do claw that we had already researched before hand and Great Pyrenees was a breed that had them. Australian Shepherd? We believe the eyes are theirs. He has beautiful eyes. The other thing I laughed about was our pup has made a game out of dropping a ball down the stairs and fetching it. Sure enough, one of the breeds when bored will make their own games up. Dobermans are very smart. This puppy learned to open a closet door for shoes, he just pulls on the bathrobe hanging out the door every so little.
5 stars:
I know this is a longer review, but I wanted to share how we thought our pup was a chocolate lab and wasn't at all. That knowing what he was at first we were like No way is he a Doberman until we started researching. We pulled up a Doberman with his ears not pinched and it looks like our pup. We can see traits of the different breeds in our pup. It is a wonderful tool to learn about the puppy. A wonderful tool to know what to expect from a breed therefore how to train. Each of the dogs (but one, I think) are job oriented dogs. We know that we have to give our dog jobs for him to be happy. We know that every breed is an active dog. We know we have to walk him and exercise him a lot to keep him healthy, strong, and well behaved. Knowing what our dog is, is a great tool!!!
Images in this review
- Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2025This is the only test on the market (to my knowledge) that checks for wolf DNA. It also gives a "wolfiness" score and discusses what score most dogs get <5 points indicated wold DNA from hundreds of years ago. I had two dogs that I got from the animal shelter in 2014, told they were GSDs and after 6 months with no progress any tried to understand why they behaved the way they did I had realized they had wolf in them.......ALL OF THE SO CALLED EXPERTS that I consulted said they did not.....So I recently had the DNA checked and both had 25% grey wolf....a blinding flash of the obvious.....they wolfiness score was very high indicated very rent wolf DNA.....so it all fit. If you have a mixed breed northern breed dog (eskimo dog, husky, malamute, etc) and you want to check their DNA use EMBARK -- it checks for wolf;
5.0 out of 5 starsThis is the only test on the market (to my knowledge) that checks for wolf DNA. It also gives a "wolfiness" score and discusses what score most dogs get <5 points indicated wold DNA from hundreds of years ago. I had two dogs that I got from the animal shelter in 2014, told they were GSDs and after 6 months with no progress any tried to understand why they behaved the way they did I had realized they had wolf in them.......ALL OF THE SO CALLED EXPERTS that I consulted said they did not.....So I recently had the DNA checked and both had 25% grey wolf....a blinding flash of the obvious.....they wolfiness score was very high indicated very rent wolf DNA.....so it all fit. If you have a mixed breed northern breed dog (eskimo dog, husky, malamute, etc) and you want to check their DNA use EMBARK -- it checks for wolf;The only DNA test that checks for wolf DNA
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2025
Images in this review
- Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2025This made a fabulous Christmas gift. We have long wondered what breeds were in our dog and people always ask, but we only knew her mom's breed for certain. Ordered the kit in early November and waited until my partner was at work to swab the dog. Directions were super easy to follow and everything was well labeled. The dog and I collected the sample and mailed it in. Setting up the profile on the website was easy, and we found the emails updating us every step of the way to be extremely helpful. Got the results in plenty of time for Christmas. Took bets from the whole family and did a breed unwrap- and no one guessed 100%! Super glad we did this, as it explained so many questions we have had about our dog!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2025Easy to use, easy to mail! What’s more exciting than finding out stuff about your dog!
Top reviews from other countries
- CarrieMReviewed in Canada on June 14, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy!!!
I got a great sale and it was better than the the products website. I love that I know what breed of dog my dog is a mix of.
-
HannaReviewed in Sweden on October 27, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Kul & bra kundtjänst
Skickade iväg testet och de tappades bort så helt kostnadsfritt skickade embark ett nytt sample åt mig. Smidigt och så snabbt som de bara kunde gå
-
TitouReviewed in France on May 31, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 races ont été trouvés sur mon chiot
Les races sont tellement évidentes une fois les résultats reçu 😉
- MaureenReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 9, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Product and customer service
I was so impressed with the customer service I received. I received the kit on time and carried out the swab and sent it off. Unfortunately, my swab got stuck enroute and I reached out to Embark who helped me track it and they reached a decision to resend a kit at no cost. Kit arrived in no time and I sent it off. Embark informs you when the swab has arrived, swab extracted, etc. So at every stage you are notified which helps build up the excitement. I won't spoil the rest however the results were very interesting and what surprised me most was the accuracy and rhe detailed breakdown. They also share information of close relatives and the picture of my dog's sibling was a spitting image of her. Forgot to say the only information I provided was my dog's name and swab as I purposely did not share pics or her breed type so it was amazing that through science I was provided with mind blowing results. I definitely recommend this product.
- MarthaReviewed in Sweden on June 25, 2025
1.0 out of 5 stars Don’t bother if you live in Europe
Don’t bother if you live in Europe. First it costs twice as much as in US (if you by it directly).
Second you need to pay yourself to send the sample back. I wish I was warned. And it’s hardly relevant to find your dog’s relatives in States.