Why it matters
Breed + Health adds screening for more than 270 genetic health risks to Embark's breed analysis. Share any at-risk result with your vet, who can advise on confirmatory testing.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Health planning
- Breeders (with vet)
- Mixed breeds
Look elsewhere if
- Diagnosing illness
- Proving purebred status for registries (check rules)
- Quick answers (results take weeks)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Health screening
- Breed analysis
- Known brand
Cons
- Price
- Not a diagnosis
- Results take weeks
Limitations to weigh
- Breed results are estimates from the maker's reference database, and health screening shows genetic risk, not a diagnosis; discuss any health result with your vet before acting.
Specifications
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Price | $159 | Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price seen | $139 | Maker |
| Health conditions | 270+ health risks screened (maker) | Maker |
| Breeds | Not stated by the maker | Not stated |
| Results time | Not stated by the maker | Not stated |
Alternatives worth comparing
More dog dna & health tests we cover
- DNA My Dog Breed Test
- DNA My Dog Premium Test
- Embark Dog Age Test
- Wisdom Panel Breed Discovery Dog DNA Test $99.99
All dog dna & health tests, compared in one table · Every Embark product we cover
Final verdict
A strong breed and health test.
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Questions buyers ask
How many health risks does Embark screen?
270+, per Embark.
Is it a diagnosis?
No, discuss results with your vet.