Embark is the most accurate and comprehensive canine DNA test. Although it may provide more data than even the most dedicated dog owners may want, its medical tests alone make it worthwhile.
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This article originally appeared on PCMag.com .
Embark’s packaging stands out against the competition. A card inside depicts all the instructions, plus it lists the URLs you can visit to activate the kit, look at breed lists, learn how to swab a dog’s cheek to obtain a sample, and more.
Once your sample is sent in, Embark keeps you informed via email throughout the process.
A comparison of the two separate results for our mutt show they came out almost exactly the same.
The family tree view breaks out the breed parentage.
The Health section is arguably the most important, as it has the results for all the tests performed for genetic mutations your dog could have, or at least carry. The results for our mutt showed that she’s a carrier for Degenerative Myelopathy.
The Inbreeding Coefficient section which shows how much a purebred dog’s mom and dad share the same genes.
