EMBARK DNA TESTING

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We talk a lot about DNA and want to share a quick post on our preferred DNA provider, Embark Veterinary, Inc. We recommend Embark to the following people: 

• New breeders who want a comprehensive and easily understandable DNA test to determine if their dogs should be bred. 
• New owners who purchase from a rescue, puppy store, puppy mill or a breeder who did not do DNA testing. This is specifically important for those who relied on a health guarantee and want to detect any issues before it expires. 
• Dog enthusiasts who simply want to know more about their dog's traits, health and ancestry. It's particularly fun with rescue dogs when the family has been playing "I wonder if he has any ___ in him." 

While there are several DNA companies on the market, we specifically use and sought out Embark as a paid advertiser of our content because of the following:

• Their reports are easy to understand and can be easily downloaded to share with your vet. 
• They are constantly researching and identifying new information related to our breeds. They recently identified a new genetic trait and alerted us immediately that one of our dogs might be at risk. This was invaluable for our breeding program and our vet.
• They provide a wealth of knowledge for both owners and breeders. As a breeder, I love their new "matchmaking tool" which helps me identify potential DNA matches in other dogs for breeding (think of Match.com but DNA based . . . and for dogs). 
• We love that they provide us the ability to share our breeding dogs DNA reports by link to reduce fraud, forgery and false DNA often given by scammers and puppy mills. 

Attached is a sample page from our Embark DNA report on KoKo that shows she's DNA clear for all conditions. This is the gold standard for breeding.

​If you are searching for a puppy, please read our post on DNA TESTING and the role it plays in responsible breeding. If you are considering one of our puppies, please email us and we will gladly share our full Embark DNA reports with you for your review. If you are a new dog owner and want to test your puppy for any health conditions, please use the link below for current promotions being offered by Embark. ​