Embark Breed Identification Kit – Most Accurate Dog DNA Testing Kit – 99% Breed Ancestry Accuracy for Mixed Breed Dogs – Plus Relative Finder & Family Tree
Original price was: $ 129.00.$ 98.99Current price is: $ 98.99.
| 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 |
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Product Description
Why dog DNA testing? 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.
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Meet your dog’s relatives
Find and connect with dogs who share your dog’s DNA with the world’s first canine relative finder
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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.
1 Breed Mix
2 Family Tree
3 Relative Finder
4 Geographic Ancestry
5 Upgrade Option
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Breed Identification
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Breed Identification
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Breed Identification
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Relative Finder & Ancestry
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Relative Finder & Ancestry
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Relative Finder & Ancestry
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Health Insights
Option to upgrade later
Health Insights
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Health Insights
Not included
Traits
Option to upgrade later
Traits
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Traits
Not included
Estimated Age & Birthday
Not included
Estimated Age & Birthday
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Estimated Age & Birthday
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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
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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.
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
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
Anne Marie –
Great DNA test package
First time I used a product like this product. 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. Different brands contain different information. I just wanted her DNA. I can’t say it was a quick process getting the information back, but the company is very good about emailing you as to the status of your purchase. I would recommend this product to others.
Creole Queen –
Accurate and Detailed
This company was recommended to me by two people. I tried it for my adopted chichuahua mix. Embark was very helpful with making sure the application and sample was correct before submitting. They are efficient and thorough. The sent emails updating me every step of the way. The results were a wealth of information on all of their findings with detailed explanations. Iâm very happy they were able to satisfy my curiosity and I will definitely recommend them to others parents who are curious.
Olivia –
Took a bit but worth it
After doing the swab and sending it out, it took almost a month to get results… which I get. These things take time. Overall I’m really impressed with the results. She is my rescue and I wanted to know breeds to know what health concerns to look for. I like that with the supermutt, it breaks down what breeds she had a low reading on. They even give descriptions about each breed.
Dee –
Third time buying this
I have always been curious about the breeds of my fur babies. This is the 3rd time I purchased this kit. I feel it is very accurate. The firts dog I tested has a flipped curled tail. Although she was marked like a shepard and I was told she was a shepherd mix, I wasn’t so sure. The test confirmed she has Akita and Chow (both curly tailed dogs) and the rest was a mix. I felt this was accurate. She always had an attitude like the Chows and Akita’s. The 2nd test I did was for a dog that we were told was a hound mix as she always talks to you and her fur is like rabbit fur, so soft. Hers came back half lab and a good bit of Husky (which would explain the soft fur and the eyes she has and the way she howls and talks to you. The 3rd test we did we had a rescue that was a German Shepard. He looks fullblood but who knows. The test came back 100% German Shepherd. Embark has no information on my dogs except their name and I think it ask if male or female but not sure about that. I feel these test are very accurate and wish I would have tested my others that have already passed. I will test all future dogs. Its fun to find out their genetic background. Its easy to do as the dogs must like the flavor on the stick with cotton on the end. You just rub it in their mouths along the sides of their gums and send off for testing. Very Happy
Karen –
Easy to Use and Fun Results
It was easy to collect and submit a sample for testing, there was great communication throughout the process, and the results were fun and unexpected. It took longer than I thought it would to receive the results, but Embark kept me informed via email at each stage of the testing.Once the results were in, there was good information about each breed and easy ways to share results with friends and veterinarians. Embark then suggested upgrading (for an additional cost) to learn more about health insights (no additional sample required and they provided a promo code for $50 off).
alp543 –
SO MUCH FUN! So much useful information. So surprising to learn what our pup is!
This 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!!!
Rebecca S –
See your pet in a whole new way!
Finding out more about your pet is so exciting. Embark not only reported what her DNA revealed. I found out about generational DNA of her ancestors. There were suggestions about her health. Her siblings and family were listed. It was fun to see her family line and I even messaged a few doggie parents to comment on their pet. The hardest part of ordering a DNA kit is anticipating the results arrival. We received ours much faster than I expected. There are fun surveys and questionaires to do. You can upload pictures of your pet. There are also moments when reading through “traits” that I thought “Oh, so that’s why she does that”. Before your results arrive take a guess. There is a fun little game where you try to guess your pets breed(s).
Angelo –
The test was easy to do. The prepaid shipping label was nice. Results didn’t take too long.
Maureen –
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.
Hanna –
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
Larysa –
We adopted a dog from a rescue organization, and trying to figure out her breed mix was driving me nuts. We were told she was potentially a german shepherd mix, but we guessed she had some snow dog and maybe akita mixed in. The swab process was simple, straightforward, and we were given lots of updates along the way (which I very much appreciated!) The included postage was enough to send the swab back from BC to the US. Her breed mix was akita, german shepherd, malamute, husky, golden retriever, and ‘super mutt.’I ended up upgrading the report to include health reports to see if there were any genetic predispositions to illness (our previous rescue dog was a purebred husky and was quite ill). We found out she’s genetically healthy, and the report also broke down her likely colouring, adult weight, muscling, and appetite. I’m a bit of a genetics nerd, so I found this all quite fascinating! The test isn’t cheap, but I think it’s great info for anyone wanting to know more about their dog. I found the results to be quite accurate – the predicted weight, muscle, and colouring were almost 100% accurate. We also found out potential close ‘relatives’ with others that have done breed testing on their dogs.There was also an option to send a condensed version of the report to our vet. I’m not sure if it will be of much use to them, but at the very least it rules out any genetic causes of illness in the future. Overall, I would definitely recommend this test for anyone that wants more info on their dog. If I had a purebred dog, I’d be more likely just to order a test for genetic health issues – but for our ‘rescue mix,’ this was fantastic!
Birgit R. –
Wir haben das Produkt gekauft, um bei unserem StraÃenhunde die Rassen zu analysieren. In dem Paket ist ein Rücksendekuvert für die Probe vorhanden. Abgesehen davon, dass man aus Europa den Versand in die USA zahlen muss sollte man vorher das Paket beim Zoll anmelden. Bei uns ist dieses Paket wieder an uns retourniert worden mit der Aufforderung es beim Zoll anzumelden. Das haben wir getan und ein zweites Mal zur Post getragen. Leider ist unsere Probe nie in Amerika angekommen. Ein sehr teurer Spaà für leider nichts.