Dog Age Test Kit – Estimates Dog's Age & Birthday from DNA

I enjoy the Embark products, and the age test was new to me. I picked up a new dog with missing front teeth, which are used for aging by the vet. One person guessed that the dog was under a year while another person guessed that the dog was seven or so. I decided to narrow this down using this product. The technology does not allow for exact aging, but can narrow it down to just over a year in range. This was very helpful for me, worth the money. It's very easy to use and Embark is an easy company to work with. I got the answers I was looking for, which is helpful with veterinary Care.

This is my second time using these tests and they are so accurate! Super easy to use too! Makes me so happy to find out my pups breed and their relatives! I wouldn’t recommend any other test

I was so excited to get this kit. While my vet doesn't support this methodology, I am thrilled to receive the results and learning the true age of my baby girl and possible birthdate! As a rescue pup this gave me a peace of mind. Pros: Happy with the results, worth the money, easy to collect the dna from my puppy Cons: takes a while to receive the results

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.

I used Embark for my dog’s DNA test and just used the age test Kit. It’s really incredible and the price point is very reasonable.

I was really happy to get this since I didn’t know my dog’s actual age as she’s an adopted stray. The results seem accurate and honestly a bit cathartic for me, especially as she’s been dealing with some health issues. I always thought she was around 12–13, so learning she’s closer to 16–17 gave me peace of mind knowing she’s lived a long, full life. The estimated birthday was a sweet bonus and gave us an excuse to throw her a “Sweet 16.” I’d definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to learn more about their pup. 🐾

I adopted a dog that the shelter estimated should be 6 years old right now, but I have always suspected that he is younger based on behavior and other clues. This age test estimates that he is 3 1/2 years old, which seems very accurate and is close to what I would have guessed. There is no way to know for sure, but I am happy with the results. The only downside is that the kit is pricey. There is also a fairly wide margin of error, so it is important to have realistic expectations, but I feel confident that the results are accurate within 6 months in my case.

Very easy to use but takes like 6 weeks to get results