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Embark | Dog DNA Test | Breed & Health Kit | Breed Identification & Canine Genetic Health Screening

Embark | Dog DNA Test | Breed & Health Kit | Breed Identification & Canine Genetic Health Screening

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Brain
5.0 out of 5 starsComprehensive, Informative, Interesting -- Quality results
April 18, 2017
I decided to DNA test my dog, but also to try three different testing services to compare the results. I used what looked like the most popular services: Mars Veterinary Wisdom Panel, Embark, and DNA My Dog. Long-story-short, Mars returned the results surprisingly quickly, while DNA My Dog took ridiculously long to get the results (ironic, since the speed of results is one of its marketing points), but hands down Embark took by far the longest to return results. The services were not wholly consistent in their results. They all provided the same primary breed ancestry, but did not agree on the secondary breeds. Both Mars and Embark provided the same breed results. DNA My Dog appeared to provide results more closely aligned with the picture of the dog I uploaded, but different from the other two. Subsequently, I tested another dog with both Mars and DNA My Dog. I did not upload a picture. Mars returned correct results based on what was known about the dog. DNA My Dog provided ridiculously wrong results (large breed results for a 19 pound dog). Embark is superior to Mars in the amount and depth of analysis provided, especially the health analysis. All in all, I’m inclined to favor Mars for faster, lower cost results delivery. However, if time and price are not an issue, then Embark provides the most comprehensive, informative, and interesting results. I do not recommend DNA My Dog.
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1.0 out of 5 starsdon't waste your money
October 3, 2018
it seems they gave me every dog EXCEPT ridgeback for my ridgeback mix. they could detect golden retriever but not even a hint of rhodesian ridgeback? does that seriously make sense? don't waste your money
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qualitycounts
2.0 out of 5 starsDNA mix up???
March 28, 2019
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Took care of relatives PEDIGREE DOG WITH PAPERS Lowland Polish Sheepdog off /on 6 yrs. Rescued an exact look alike/character traits ect. AFTER I adopted her I looked at vet report who spayed her. It said BREED: "Lowland Polish Sheepdog". Rarely anyone knows about this breed in Calif.; even vets! EMBARK DNA RESULTS: Poodle, Chihuahua, Chow, German Shep, Pekingese, Lab Rott, Supermutt in that order!!! after I questioned results, Embark requested pictures so I sent 3 emails with pics of both dogs in similar poses. Even though my "sent file" shows pics went through, Embark emailed back that the pics did not go through. Still working on coming to conclusion or free retest! I I refused to send pictures "before" results as I wonder if pictures sway results!
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james L Paull Jr
2.0 out of 5 starsI think they got it wrong
July 30, 2018
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I cannot claim to know 100% what breed my rescue dog is, but I think they got it wrong. I have had breeders and other owners of a particular breed tell us all the time that our dog looks like that breed. We looked it up and he absolutely looks like one of them. He also exhibits many of the characteristics of that breed.

After mailing in the sample, Embark repeatedly asked for a picture of our dog... but I wanted results without giving any hints.

When the results came back, that suspected breed was nowhere in the results. And some of the breeds in the results seemed absolutely wrong (English Bulldog? I don't think so.)
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2.0 out of 5 starsIncorrect results.
June 16, 2019
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The value is nil when the test is inaccurate. My purebred German Shepherd results came back with 12% Rottweiler. The only thing I can think of is that Because of her coloring is not “typical” GS coloring that it attributed her coloring to a Rottweiler. The other inaccuracy was that it found full siblings yet none of them really are. My pups mother is 3 and one of her supposed full siblings is 7 and a purebred. So, not accurate. I’ve written Embark, we’ll see what they say. It was easy to use.
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LucyAnn P
2.0 out of 5 starsBuyer Beware
November 30, 2019
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I think this product is a big scam. It says my dog (see photo) is over 50% Lhasa Apso plus 23% Supermutt. Totally useless. Oh yes, they did tell me my dog has short legs and needs to watch his weight. Really? I never would have guessed.

The only reason I give it two stars is that it's very easy to use, and once you send the swab back, they're very responsive. But spend your money elsewhere.
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Howius
2.0 out of 5 starsTested my dog in December...
January 30, 2019
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Well, I guess you have to be patient. Still waiting for results and it’s nearly February.
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John Thornton
2.0 out of 5 starsPoor customer service from Embark
July 14, 2019
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I purchased the Embark test from Amazon, but when I needed customer service from Embark, I found that to be poor. It has been almost a month since I ordered my kit, and still no results. I am disappointed.
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CKaty
2.0 out of 5 starsMeh.
August 20, 2019
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I spent 160 USD on this and got "Village Dog". Which I already knew. Because she's a street dog I found in a village. Accurate? Yes. Value? I'm going to wait until I get the results on my other dog. I wish I had saved my money.
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non techie
2.0 out of 5 starstakes 3 months for results
January 27, 2019
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still have not gotten test back
got results back and is totally wrong what a scam
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Brent Eastman
2.0 out of 5 starsEh
February 12, 2019
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It's cool, just way, way too expensive for what you get. It's mostly for the breed, any of the health information can probably already be found on the internet.
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NYMTB
2.0 out of 5 starsNot something I would do again
October 3, 2019
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These people care but the results don’t make sense. They also hold back results to keep you waitinf
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