{"id":183862,"date":"2022-07-18T11:06:21","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:06:21","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:06:21","slug":"what-genetics-does-embark-test-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/","title":{"rendered":"What genetics does Embark test for?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#What_genetics_does_Embark_test_for\" title=\"What genetics does Embark test for?\">What genetics does Embark test for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#How_accurate_is_Embark_DNA_breed_test\" title=\"How accurate is Embark DNA breed test?\">How accurate is Embark DNA breed test?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#Is_Embark_100_accurate\" title=\"Is Embark 100 accurate?\">Is Embark 100 accurate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#Can_Embark_tests_be_wrong\" title=\"Can Embark tests be wrong?\">Can Embark tests be wrong?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#What_physical_traits_does_embark_test_for\" title=\"What physical traits does embark test for?\">What physical traits does embark test for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#Does_embark_show_wolf_DNA\" title=\"Does embark show wolf DNA?\">Does embark show wolf DNA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#How_accurate_is_embark_DNA\" title=\"How accurate is embark DNA?\">How accurate is embark DNA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#Which_DNA_test_is_most_accurate_for_dogs\" title=\"Which DNA test is most accurate for dogs?\">Which DNA test is most accurate for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#Is_embark_trusted\" title=\"Is embark trusted?\">Is embark trusted?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#What_is_the_most_reliable_DNA_test_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the most reliable DNA test for dogs?\">What is the most reliable DNA test for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#How_accurate_is_embark_weight_prediction\" title=\"How accurate is embark weight prediction?\">How accurate is embark weight prediction?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#How_accurate_is_embark_breed\" title=\"How accurate is embark breed?\">How accurate is embark breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#Which_dog_DNA_test_kit_is_most_accurate\" title=\"Which dog DNA test kit is most accurate?\">Which dog DNA test kit is most accurate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#Which_DNA_test_is_most_accurate\" title=\"Which DNA test is most accurate?\">Which DNA test is most accurate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#How_accurate_is_embark\" title=\"How accurate is embark?\">How accurate is embark?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#Is_embark_or_wisdom_more_accurate\" title=\"Is embark or wisdom more accurate?\">Is embark or wisdom more accurate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#Does_Embark_test_for_the_fluffy_gene\" title=\"Does Embark test for the fluffy gene?\">Does Embark test for the fluffy gene?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#What_are_some_inherited_traits_of_a_dog\" title=\"What are some inherited traits of a dog?\">What are some inherited traits of a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#Does_Embark_test_for_Merle_gene\" title=\"Does Embark test for Merle gene?\">Does Embark test for Merle gene?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#Does_Embark_show_wolf_DNA\" title=\"Does Embark show wolf DNA?\">Does Embark show wolf DNA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#Does_DNA_My_Dog_test_for_wolf\" title=\"Does DNA My Dog test for wolf?\">Does DNA My Dog test for wolf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#What_dog_has_the_closest_DNA_to_a_wolf\" title=\"What dog has the closest DNA to a wolf?\">What dog has the closest DNA to a wolf?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-genetics-does-embark-test-for\/#Does_Wisdom_Panel_detect_wolf\" title=\"Does Wisdom Panel detect wolf?\">Does Wisdom Panel detect wolf?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_genetics_does_Embark_test_for\"><\/span>What genetics does Embark test for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every Embark for Breeders dog DNA test includes your dog&#8217;s results for health conditions, <b>genetic coefficient of inbreeding (COI), and 35 trait tests including coat color, shedding, and more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_accurate_is_Embark_DNA_breed_test\"><\/span>How accurate is Embark DNA breed test?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>99% accuracy<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Embark_100_accurate\"><\/span>Is Embark 100 accurate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Embark ensures their probes are <b>over 99.9% accurate and uses between 3-8 separate probes for every health condition. Because of this redundancy, the overall accuracy rate for each individual health condition test is far above 99.99%.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Embark_tests_be_wrong\"><\/span>Can Embark tests be wrong?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Even trained veterinarians sometimes get it wrong. So just because a shelter tells you a dog is a certain breed or breed mix, genetic data often tells a different story.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_physical_traits_does_embark_test_for\"><\/span>What physical traits does embark test for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What traits do you test for?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Furnishings (RSPO2)<\/li>\n<li>Curly Coat (KRT71)<\/li>\n<li>Long Hair (FGF5)<\/li>\n<li>Shedding (MC5R)<\/li>\n<li>Hairlessness (FOXI3)<\/li>\n<li>Hairlessness (SGK3)<\/li>\n<li>Oculocutaneous Albinism (SLC45A2)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>28-Sept-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_embark_show_wolf_DNA\"><\/span>Does embark show wolf DNA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We test for over 350 breeds! <b>You can find a full list of the breeds we test for here: Breed List.<\/b><b>This includes Dingoes, Coyotes, Wolves, and Village Dogs (we&#8217;re the only DNA testing company who can do that)!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_accurate_is_embark_DNA\"><\/span>How accurate is embark DNA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>99% accuracy<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_DNA_test_is_most_accurate_for_dogs\"><\/span>Which DNA test is most accurate for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Embark Dog DNA Test<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_embark_trusted\"><\/span>Is embark trusted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>99% accuracy<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_reliable_DNA_test_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the most reliable DNA test for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Embark is the most accurate and comprehensive canine DNA test. Although the kit provides more data than even the most dedicated dog owners may want, its medical tests alone make it worthwhile. PCMag editors select and review products independently.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_accurate_is_embark_weight_prediction\"><\/span>How accurate is embark weight prediction?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Embark&#8217;s breed database covers most dogs recognized by the American Kennel Club, as well as some street dogs and the gray wolf. The company says its breed results are 95% to 99% accurate. And Embark analyzes twice as many genetic markers as the competition, leading to more-accurate results, our experts say.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_accurate_is_embark_breed\"><\/span>How accurate is embark breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stringent quality control ensures <b>x26gt;99% accuracy for mutation tests and 99% for most linkage-based tests. Embark&#8217;s innovative testing platform is a customized SNP Microarray developed in partnership with Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine using the latest research-grade canine genotyping platform.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_dog_DNA_test_kit_is_most_accurate\"><\/span>Which dog DNA test kit is most accurate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Embark is the most accurate and comprehensive canine DNA test. Although the kit provides more data than even the most dedicated dog owners may want, its medical tests alone make it worthwhile. PCMag editors select and review products independently.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_DNA_test_is_most_accurate\"><\/span>Which DNA test is most accurate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Embark Dog DNA Test (Breed + Health Kit)<\/b> Embark is the most accurate and comprehensive canine DNA test. Although the kit provides more data than even the most dedicated dog owners may want, its medical tests alone make it worthwhile.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_accurate_is_embark\"><\/span>How accurate is embark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stringent quality control ensures <b>x26gt;99% accuracy for mutation tests and 99% for most linkage-based tests. Embark&#8217;s innovative testing platform is a customized SNP Microarray developed in partnership with Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine using the latest research-grade canine genotyping platform.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_embark_or_wisdom_more_accurate\"><\/span>Is embark or wisdom more accurate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Embark&#8217;s proprietary genetic weight algorithm takes your dog&#8217;s genotype at these variants to generate a predicted adult weight. <b>About 80% of the time, we&#8217;re right on the money with weight prediction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Embark_test_for_the_fluffy_gene\"><\/span>Does Embark test for the fluffy gene?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Valeria A. <b>We currently test for the most common FGF5 variant associated with long coat length. This variant is often referred to as L or L1 by different labs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_inherited_traits_of_a_dog\"><\/span>What are some inherited traits of a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The traits with the highest rates of heritability  in other words, those that seemed to be most influenced by genetic factors rather than environmental ones  were behaviors such as <b>trainability, predatory chasing, stranger-directed aggression and attention seeking.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Embark_test_for_Merle_gene\"><\/span>Does Embark test for Merle gene?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Embark is delighted to announce that <b>we are now able to include testing for M Locus, or merle coat color, as of July 11. All dogs receiving results after August 1, 2018 should have the addition of a genotype for merle on their Traits page.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Embark_show_wolf_DNA\"><\/span>Does Embark show wolf DNA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We test for over 350 breeds! <b>You can find a full list of the breeds we test for here: Breed List.<\/b><b>This includes Dingoes, Coyotes, Wolves, and Village Dogs (we&#8217;re the only DNA testing company who can do that)!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_DNA_My_Dog_test_for_wolf\"><\/span>Does DNA My Dog test for wolf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>We offer Wolf-Hybrid testing to determine if your dog has any Wolf or Coyote DNA. The DNA My Dog Hybrid test offers you the full service of the regular DNA My Dog Breed Identification test with the added Hybrid Testing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_has_the_closest_DNA_to_a_wolf\"><\/span>What dog has the closest DNA to a wolf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs closest to wolves in regards to their DNA Scientists gathered data and DNA from 1,000 dogs of 85 different breeds. After analyzing the data, they found that four dogs were closest to wolves in regards to their DNA. These breeds were the <b>Shiba Inu, Chow Chow, Akita, and Alaskan Malamute<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Wisdom_Panel_detect_wolf\"><\/span>Does Wisdom Panel detect wolf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Wisdom Panel Premium kit is the best option if you have a mixed-breed dog that&#8217;s suspected to be of a breed uncommon in the United States. <b>This service tests for 350 different breeds, including the coyote, the Mexican street dog, and the wolf<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What genetics does Embark test for?How accurate is Embark DNA breed test?Is Embark 100 accurate?Can Embark tests be wrong?What physical traits does embark test for?Does embark show wolf DNA?How accurate is embark DNA?Which DNA test is most accurate for dogs?Is embark trusted?What is the most reliable DNA test for dogs?How accurate is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183862"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=183862"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183862\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=183862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=183862"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=183862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}