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.