Embark Breed & Health Dog DNA Test
- Target Audience Keyword: dogs
- Breed Recommendation: All Breed Sizes
- Item Weight: 0.24 pounds
- Color: White, Black,
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A straightforward mail-in DNA kit for breed and health screening, useful groundwork for a vet visit rather than a diagnosis on its own.
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ASIN: B01EINBA76Category: Pet Health Care Tools
Overview
An at-home cheek swab kit from Embark that mails to their lab for breed identification and screening across 270+ health conditions, plus a relative-matching database.
This is a diagnostic and informational product, not a treatment: it identifies breed composition and flags genetic risk markers, which owners then discuss with a veterinarian. Results depend on lab turnaround after the swab is mailed back, which the listing does not specify.
- 400+ breed database for ancestry identification
- 270+ health condition genetic screening
- Allergy risk score included
- Relative matching against Embark's database
Who it's for
Fits owners curious about a mixed breed dog's ancestry or wanting a genetic health screen to inform vet conversations. Less useful for anyone expecting immediate results or a substitute for veterinary diagnosis, since this is a mail-in test with a lab processing step.
Pros and cons
- Covers 400+ breeds and 270+ health conditions
- Includes allergy risk score and relative matching
- Simple at-home swab collection with prepaid mail-in envelope
- Results depend on mail-in lab processing, not immediate
- No indication of typical turnaround time in listing
Performance notes
The kit works by cheek swab: you activate the kit, collect a sample, and mail it in a prepaid envelope to Embark's lab, which returns breed percentages across 400+ breeds, screens for 270+ health conditions, generates an allergy risk score, and can match relatives in Embark's database.
Specifications
| Brand | Embark |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.24 pounds |
| Item Package Dimensions L X W X H | 9.3 × 5.7 × 1.5 inches |
| Item Dimensions Lxwxh | 1.2 × 3.5 × 5.8 inches |
| Size | 1 count |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | White, Black, |
| Other details | |
| Target Audience Keyword | dogs |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Asin | B01EINBA76 |
| Manufacturer | Embark Veterinary |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '18,913', 'stars': '4.7'} |
| Specific Uses For Product | Breed Identification, Health Screening |
| Date First Available | April 19, 2016 |
| Directions | Swab the inside of your dog's mouth, activate your kit, and send the sample in a prepaid envelope to our lab. |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I collect the sample for the Embark test?
You swab the inside of your dog's mouth, activate the kit, and mail the sample in the included prepaid envelope to Embark's lab.
How many health conditions does the test screen for?
It screens for more than 270 genetic health conditions, alongside breed identification across 400+ breeds.
Is this test suitable for a dog of any age?
Yes, the listing specifies an age range of all life stages.