Embark Breed & Health Dog DNA Test - 400+ Breeds, 270+ Health Conditions, Allergy Risk Score, Relatives, and More Review

Our scorecard

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

["This kit uses a simple cheek swab: you swab the inside of your dog's mouth, activate the kit, and mail the sample back in a prepaid envelope. It covers more than 400 breeds for ancestry, over 270 genetic health conditions, and an allergy risk score, with a relative finder included as well.", "It's built for all life stages and all breed sizes, and Embark labels its intended uses as both breed identification and health screening, so it's meant to serve double duty rather than focusing on one or the other.", "With 18,900 reviews averaging 4.7 stars and about 4,000 bought in the past month, it's a high-volume, consistently well rated pick in the dog DNA test space."]

Specifications

Weight

3.84 Ounces

Performance notes

The single-swab collection process is simple enough for most owners to complete without help, and the combined breed-plus-health scope means you get ancestry and genetic screening from one sample rather than needing separate kits. Because this is a screening tool, any flagged health conditions are best discussed with your vet rather than acted on alone.

What buyers say

Nearly 19,000 reviews at a 4.7 star average, with roughly 4,000 units bought in the past month, points to a large and satisfied buyer base and makes this one of the more trusted names in dog DNA testing.