Embark Dog Age Test Kit - Estimates Age and Birthday - DNA Methylation - Best for Dogs Past Puppy Stage - Includes Life Stage Care Tips - Great for Rescue Dogs

Thank you, The dog age test worked wonderfully.I rescued my Shih Tzu, had no idea of her age.I was very happy with the results.

Great quality, fast shipping.

I purchased this test expecting at least a reasonable estimate of my dog’s age, but the results were completely inaccurate—off by at least 1.5 years from his actual age. When I reached out to the company to address this, I was met with dismissive customer service that essentially told me I was wrong and that they wouldn’t do anything to resolve it.For context: I adopted my dog in October 2015, and at that time, the rescue agency estimated him to be at least one year old. That means in February 2025, he is a minimum of 10.5 years old, but more likely closer to 11. Yet, this test claimed he was only 8 years and 9 months old—which would mean he was somehow born after I adopted him. This isn’t just a minor discrepancy; it’s a massive miscalculation that calls into question the validity of their entire testing process.The company claims the test is 77% accurate within a year, yet my results fell into the 23% that are inaccurate—and by a significant margin. If a husky’s average lifespan is about 13 years, this test miscalculated over 11% of his life, which is completely unacceptable for a product that claims to be “scientifically sound.”I was never expecting perfection, but for the price, I expected some level of reliability. Instead, I got wildly incorrect results and a company that refuses to stand behind its product when questioned. If this company is content with providing nearly a quarter of their paying customers with inaccurate results and offering no resolution when challenged, then their claim of “customer satisfaction” is meaningless.If you’re considering this test—don’t waste your money. The results are unreliable, and the company has made it clear they have no interest in addressing concerns when their accuracy is challenged.

The entire process was very easy. Our dog was a rescue with unknown origins and dates. Having a DNA test to confirm the Vet's age estimate matched very well. We are now using Embark's date as her birthday.

Glad to have this info. It was very helpful with the rescue we adopted.

Good as far as I know

So easy to use. Sent it off via mail. The lab is working on it. Can’t wait to find out what mixture our mutt really is.

We rescued a Border Collie from our local shelter. He had been surrendered by the owner with the information he was 4 years old. We took him to the vet for his initial checkup. The vet examined the dog's muscle tone in his rear legs, eyes, and teeth. The vet told us the dog was likely not yet 4, but closer to 3 years old.We got the Embark test because of YouTube videos saying it was the most accurate.The test results came back as 8 years- 7 months. We were horrified that our dog could be close to 9 years old with a breed that has an expectancy of 11 years.I disagreed with their findings and contacted their customer service. They responded with a boilerplate form explaining their technology. They give a 77% chance that a birthdate will be given somewhere in a 24-month range, in addition to the 23% (almost a quarter) error range.You may as well throw darts at a paper with dates on it. Their "technology" is nowhere near where it needs to be for the money they charge. They must have a database of DNA to compare their finding to, and that database is not nearly large enough at this time for any accuracy. Maybe, in another 10 years with increased technology and expanded databases, they will be more accurate.Do not waste well over $100 on this voodoo science.