Comparison · Dog DNA & Health Tests

Embark Breed + Health vs Wisdom Panel Premium

The two leading breed-plus-health DNA tests, compared on what each report covers.

Embark Breed + Health Dog DNA Test

Embark Breed + Health Dog DNA Test

Breed + 270+ health risks.

$159

View at Embark
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Wisdom Panel Premium Dog DNA Test

Wisdom Panel Premium Dog DNA Test

270+ health, 25+ behaviors.

$159.99

View at Wisdom Panel
Our verdict

Both screen more than 270 genetic health conditions. Pick Wisdom Panel Premium if you want a large published breed database (430+), trait and behavior reports, and the lower sale price we saw. Pick Embark Breed + Health if you value Embark's ecosystem, including its relative finder on Embark tests.

The central trade-off

Health screening. Embark states 270+ health risks screened; Wisdom states 270+ genetic health conditions. Treat either as risk information, not a diagnosis.

Breed and extras. Wisdom publishes 430+ breeds, 50+ traits and 25+ behavioral predispositions on this test.

Price. List prices are close; sales vary. We saw $139 for Embark and $111.99 for Wisdom.

Side by side

SpecificationEmbark Breed + Health Dog DNA TestWisdom Panel Premium Dog DNA Test
List price$159$159.99
Sale price seen$139$111.99
Health conditions270+ health risks screened (maker)270+ genetic health conditions
BreedsNot stated by the maker430+ breeds
TraitsNot stated by the maker50+ physical traits

Values are the makers' published specifications. "Not stated" means the maker doesn't publish it.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Embark Breed + Health Dog DNA Test if

  • You want Embark's ecosystem
  • You've used Embark before
  • You want relatives on Embark

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Choose the Wisdom Panel Premium Dog DNA Test if

  • You want the lower sale price
  • You want trait and behavior reports
  • You want a large stated breed database

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SnoutSmart compares published specifications and dated prices; we have not handled these products side by side. How we research · Disclosure