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Your rescue is your best friend.

It’s time to tell their DNA story. Because understanding where they come from helps you care for who they are becoming.

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What you'll uncover

What kind of dog is that?

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Catch hidden health risks

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Get ahead of allergies

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Their size, shedding & appetite

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Understand their behavior

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Know your dog for who they truly are.

Embark reveals your dog’s breed mix, ancestry, and genetic health, helping you better understand their behavior, sensitivities, and long-term needs. It’s not just information. It’s clarity, confidence, and care.

Results shown with permission from @fatherofpaws

From the shelter to social star.

For rescues with stories you don’t fully know, Embark helps fill in the gaps. Meet Tessa Jane, an Embarked dog whose results helped her humans understand her background and share her story with the world.

Results shown with permission from @fatherofpaws

Promotional graphic for the Embark dog DNA test app featuring a small, scruffy gray dog named Tessa lying on an outdoor patio. On the left, a smartphone screen displays Tessa’s Embark results showing “100% Tessa” and a mix of 6+ breeds, including Poodle (Small) 41%, Chihuahua 28.5%, Supermutt 11.2%, Shih Tzu 7.1%, Pomeranian 6.7%, and Pekingese 5.5%. A yellow circular badge reading “We’ve Embarked” overlaps the image. The background includes bold teal and yellow brand shapes.
Promotional graphic for the Embark dog DNA test app featuring a small, scruffy gray dog named Tessa lying on an outdoor patio. On the left, a smartphone screen displays Tessa’s Embark results showing “100% Tessa” and a mix of 6+ breeds, including Poodle (Small) 41%, Chihuahua 28.5%, Supermutt 11.2%, Shih Tzu 7.1%, Pomeranian 6.7%, and Pekingese 5.5%. A yellow circular badge reading “We’ve Embarked” overlaps the image. The background includes bold teal and yellow brand shapes.

From the shelter to social star.

For rescues with stories you don’t fully know, Embark helps fill in the gaps. Meet Tessa Jane, an Embarked dog whose results helped her humans understand her background and share her story with the world.

Results shown with permission from @fatherofpaws

How DNA Testing Is Shortening Shelter Stays

After waiting an average of 1.5 years in shelter care, 1 in 2 Long Stay, No Longer dogs found homes within just 10 weeks of receiving their DNA results.

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DNA Test Reveals Shelter Dog Was Family All Along

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“[The test] shifted the conversation from sympathy to celebration — from what he can’t do to everything he can do. It helped people see the amazing dog behind [the condition].”

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