Embark Dog DNA Test Kit for 400+ Breeds, 99% Breed Accuracy

Embark Breed ID Dog DNA Test Kit identifies your dog’s breed mix with screening for over 400 breeds and 99% breed accuracy.

• Research-grade genotyping developed with Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine — supports detailed breed identification.
• Canine relative finder — helps you discover potential family connections for your dog.
• Ancestry analysis reaching back to great-grandparents — reveals details about your dog’s breed mix and distant ancestry.
• Optional in-app upgrade with 15 genetic behavior scores and a personalized training plan — connects genetic insights with training.
• At-home cheek swab, online registration and prepaid return label — makes sample collection and return straightforward.

For mixed-breed dogs, breed identification can offer a clearer picture of ancestry and potential family connections. Embark combines at-home DNA collection with genetic analysis, with results generally available in 2–4 weeks (14–28 days). The test is veterinarian developed, and results can be sent to your veterinarian from the app.

What can the Embark Breed ID test tell me about my dog’s breed?

It screens for over 400 dog breeds and provides a breed breakdown with 99% breed accuracy. Its research-grade genotyping platform was developed in partnership with Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. The analysis can trace most dogs’ breed mix back to their great-grandparents, helping you understand more about the ancestry behind your dog’s mix.

• Breed identification across more than 400 breeds.
• Genetic analysis of breed mix and ancestry.

Can the test help me find my dog’s relatives?

Yes. Embark’s canine relative finder helps connect dogs with potential genetic family members. More than 90% of dogs tested by Embark have a close relative, such as a cousin, and 12% discover a direct family member. The analysis can also identify routes distant ancestors took around the world.

• Find potential close relatives, including cousins.
• Explore ancestry reaching back through generations.

How do I collect and return my dog’s DNA sample?

Swab the inside of your dog’s cheek, register the test online, then mail the sample using the prepaid label included in the box. Results generally land in 2–4 weeks. You can share the results with your veterinarian through the app.

• At-home cheek swab collection.
• Online test registration and prepaid return label.

What does the behavior upgrade include?

The optional Embark app upgrade unlocks 15 genetic behavior scores and a personalized training plan built around your dog’s instincts. The scores offer insight into behaviors your dog may be genetically predisposed toward, while the plan is tailored to those instincts.

• 15 genetic behavior scores.
• Personalized training plan available through an in-app upgrade.

This kit suits dog owners who want a breed breakdown, ancestry insights and the option to explore genetic relatives from an at-home swab. Owners interested in behavior insights can add the in-app upgrade for scores and a training plan. Embark brings breed screening, ancestry analysis and a cheek-swab collection process together in one dog DNA test kit.