Embark offers the world’s first and only canine relative finder, so you can further explore your dog’s DNA story. Our Relative Finder shows your dog’s relatives based on how much DNA they share. It also gives you the ability to connect with their owners. In fact, it has already led to several family reunions, like siblings Baloo and Milo and sisters Wiley and Kaylee!
Read on to learn how to use the Relative Finder to find your dog’s DNA relatives.
How does Embark find my dog’s relatives?
Embark tests for over 200,000 genetic markers—more than twice as much as other dog DNA tests. We analyze all this genetic information and find sections of DNA that are shared between your dog and other dogs. Generally, the more DNA they share, the more closely related they are.
Why is it important to find my dog’s relatives?
Connecting with your dog’s relatives can be helpful for your dog’s health the same way a family history helps humans manage our health. When owners with related dogs share information about conditions they’ve observed in their dogs, it can help both of them be better informed and proactive about their dogs’ health.
There’s a lot we still don’t know about the genetic roots for some diseases. The more genetic information we can collect about the genes that dogs share, the more health discoveries we can make.
Where can I see my dog’s relatives?
In your dog’s Embark profile, click the Relatives tab to see all your dog’s genetic relatives, from…
Discover Your Dog’s Genetic Relatives with Embark’s Relative Finder. Retrieved September 10, 2021 from https://embarkvet.com/resources/blog/understanding-genetic-relatedness-in-dogs/
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