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24 alternatives to Embark

DNA testing for dogs

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Embark launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   What-Dog▲133

   Discover the breed of a dog by uploading a photo

   2016 · bing.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   ViaGen Pets▲71

   Pet cloning and genetic preservation

   2017 · viagenpets.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Doglar▲96

   Tinder for dogs

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Petable▲80

   Changing families lives one pet at a time

   2017 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Wand▲106

   Simply snap a pic and identify your dog's breed instantly.

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   AKC: You vs. Breed▲60

   How similar are you to your favorite dog breed?

   2015 · akc.org · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Paws Like Me▲98

   Search and find your perfect dog

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   DogPic▲177

   Identify any dog breed instantly

   2025 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Tagg▲75

   Track and monitor your dog

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    PackDog▲127

    About.me for Dogs

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    FamilyTreeDNA▲77

    The largest ancestry DNA database in the world

    2014 · familytreedna.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    BarkBuddy▲161

    Tinder for dogs. Adopt cute pups that need a home.

    2014 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    DoggyBnB▲69

    Social network for pet care

    2014 · doggybnb.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Dog-e-dex▲171

    Find, snap, and collect dogs you encounter!

    2025 · dogedexapp.vercel.app · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Qruso▲83

    Smart ID Tags for Dogs

    2014 · musicofwilliamparker.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    PetsJoin▲128

    A pet social network

    2022 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Dogvacay▲76

    Find an awesome dog sitter

    2014 · dogvacay.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    DogSync▲109

    Make taking care of your dogs easy and communicative

    2015 · dogsync.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Petnet▲79

    Smarter feeding for healthier pets

    2015 · thevetdesk.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    My Dog's Name▲69

    Dog name generator and breed comparison tool

    2022 · mydogsname.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    ASPCA App for Pet Parents▲62

    Helps people locate their missing pets.

    2014 · aspca.org · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Wooof▲85

    Get to know the dog owners around you. And their dogs.

    2014 · wooof.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    BarkBox▲111

    A monthly box of dog goodies.

    2014 · barkbox.com · its alternatives →

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    Fetch▲38

    Dog care on-demand

    2014 · tryfetchapp.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →