I've been hearing about Embark Vet breed identification tests for years and a year ago I finally broke down and tested all of my dogs – all five of my dogs. I was resistant to try because this is an investment. Who wants to spend $1,000 (or more) just to satisfy their curiosity about their dog's breed? I certainly didn't. I'm not a rich woman. So I waited until a discount brought the price down to a more reasonable point and I made my
purchase.
So, is the Embark Vet Breed Identification Test worth it? Long story short, yes. Hell yes! And in this post, I'm going to explain why you should consider taking advantage of their specials when announced.
What Makes Embark Vet Different?
Embark Vet offers two tests, one will identify a dog's breed or breed mix and their second test includes information about a dog's health. Over the years, I've tested my dogs three times and compared the results from an unknown kit, Wisdom Panel, and Embark Vet to determine which dog DNA kit is the best. I learned that the DNA results I received from Wisdom Pane and Embark Vet were similar, however, because Embark has a larger database (350 breeds vs. 200 breeds), I was provided with a more detail. Also, Embark Vet is constantly adding DNA and health information to their database, providing updated
information after the initial results. Plus, the health option that Embark Vet provides makes is a useful feature.
Breed Identification Kit
Embark Vet compares or dogs DNA to a database of 350 breeds to identify what our dog's breed makeup is and what percentage of each breed lives in our dog's DNA. But that's not all. Embark Vet also connects us to a dog's relatives (the ones who also invested in a breed identification test), allowing us to meet siblings, cousins, and distant relatives. Connecting with our dogs' relatives is a cool feature because we can compare notes on
personality, behavior, and health history.
Breed + Health Kit
I purchased the Breed + Health Kit for my dogs to learn their breed mix and their health markers. Embark Vet has a database of over 190 health conditions, more than 20 physical traits, plus a database of 350 breeds. The bonus of this kit is that we learn which health markers are in our dogs' DNA – multi-drug sensitivities, exercise-induced collapse, and breed-specific genetic disorders.
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SEE MY DOGS' DNA TEST RESULTS
Every now and then Embark Vet notifies me of a discount on one or both of their DNA test kits. If you've been curious about Embark Vet, now is the time to take advantage of the sale that extends through July 16, 2021.
