Is Embark on Sale? November 2026

Questions and answers

What does an Embark test actually tell you?

The breed kit reports ancestry by percentage down to the breed level, plus a family tree and relatives matched through Embark's database. Health panels screen for genetic variants linked to inherited conditions and traits such as coat type and size. Results arrive in an online account you can share with a vet.

Does Embark run sales during the year?

Embark discounts most around major shopping events and the winter holidays, and bundle kits are often the better value than single tests. The page shows current store prices and each one's history, so you can judge timing yourself.

Which Embark kit is best for a new puppy?

The breed plus health kit is the usual pick for a puppy, since it covers ancestry and inherited-condition screening in one swab. If you only want to know the mix, the breed-only kit is enough. Owners who want the widest health coverage go for the top-tier panel.

What is Embark's return policy?

Unused, unopened kits can generally be returned within a set window, but activated or swabbed kits are not refundable because the lab work has started. Check the retailer's terms before ordering, since store policies differ.

How long do results take?

Once the swab reaches the lab, results typically take a few weeks and appear in your online account. The kit itself has a use-by date, so activate it soon after it arrives.

Are there Embark discount codes?

Deal.ai checks what Embark products actually cost at every store, so a real markdown shows on this page as a deal as soon as it starts, and each product's page has its price history to tell a sale from its usual price.