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product_id: 680408172
title: "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"
brand: "embark"
price: "€ 189.56"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Embark"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/680408172-dog-age-test-kit-estimates-age-and-birthday-dna-methylation
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region: Ireland
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# 4-5 week lab turnaround Pre-stamped USPS mailer DNA methylation tech 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

**Brand:** embark
**Price:** € 189.56
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐾 Know their age, celebrate their life — because every dog deserves a birthday bash!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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 by embark
- **How much does it cost?** € 189.56 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/680408172-dog-age-test-kit-estimates-age-and-birthday-dna-methylation)

## Best For

- embark enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted embark brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Support Canine Science:** Contribute to breakthrough research advancing dog wellness and longevity.
- • **Tailored Life Stage Care:** Get personalized diet, exercise & health tips based on your dog’s biological age.
- • **Timely Insights Delivered:** Receive detailed age and birthday estimates within just 4-5 weeks.
- • **Precision Epigenetic Aging:** Unlock your dog’s true age with cutting-edge DNA methylation analysis.
- • **Effortless Sample Collection:** Activate and swab your dog’s DNA in under 5 minutes—no vet visit needed.

## Overview

The Embark Dog Age Test Kit uses advanced DNA methylation patterns to estimate your dog’s calendar age and birthday with 77% accuracy within 12 months. Designed for dogs past the puppy stage, this easy-to-use kit includes a quick DNA sample collection and prepaid USPS mailer. Results arrive in 4-5 weeks, accompanied by personalized life stage care tips to optimize your dog’s health. Perfect for rescue dogs or those with unknown histories, it also supports ongoing canine epigenetics research.

## Description

Get an estimate of your dog’s age with the Embark Dog Age Test. Our innovative test uses the science of DNA methylation to estimate your dog’s calendar age and birthday. Knowing your dog’s special day gives you one more reason to celebrate and can help you provide care appropriate to their life stage. Age can be difficult to judge in dogs based on visual cues alone. That’s why we use the scientific field of epigenetics to estimate your dog’s age based on their DNA. Studies have shown age determination based on physical exam findings in adult dogs (including eye clarity, dental tartar, and tooth wear) does not yield a highly accurate result, despite pet care professionals’ best efforts with available parameters. This is especially true in dogs with unknown histories, like many shelter rescues. DNA methylation offers an additional method for estimating age that veterinarians may now use in conjunction with traditional measures. Additionally, this technology may help pave the way for future discovery in dogs.

Review: 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. 🐾
Review: 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.

## Features

- IMPORTANT NOTE: Embark’s Age test works best for dogs who are past the puppy stage.
- ESTIMATE YOUR DOG’S AGE: Using the power of epigenetics and measuring DNA methylation patterns, Embark provides an estimate of your dog’s calendar age and birthday. 77% of dogs have a true birthday within 12 months of their estimated birthday.
- EASY TO COMPLETE: You can complete the whole process of activating your kit to collecting your dog’s DNA sample in less than 5 minutes. For US customers, each kit comes with a pre-stamped mailer that you can drop in any USPS box to send us your dog’s sample for processing.
- RESULTS IN 4-5 WEEKS: Estimated turnaround is based on the time that our labs have received your dog’s sample.
- GET LIFE STAGE TIPS: As dogs age, their social, behavioral, and health needs change. Dogs who have the same calendar age may be at different stages in life, depending on breed, size, and other factors. We’ll suggest appropriate diet, exercise, and preventative care options to keep your dog healthy at every life stage.
- CONTRIBUTE TO RESEARCH: Embark’s mission is to use science to help dogs live healthier, happier lives. Your dog’s sample will fuel our epigenetics discovery engine as we learn more about canine wellness, healthy aging, and disease risk. As our data grows, so does our ability to make new discoveries.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CS27PKKT |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Color | Purple |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (177) |
| Date First Available | 7 February 2024 |
| Item Weight | 132 g |
| Item model number | MET201 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Dimensions | 23.7 x 14.3 x 3.61 cm; 132 g |
| Pet Life Stage | All Life Stages |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Specific Uses | Behavior |
| batteries required | No |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How is Age Test different from Embark’s other DNA tests?**
A: DNA Tests analyze your dog’s DNA sequence that was present from birth. Our Age Test analyzes how a dog’s unique life has impacted the structure of their DNA.

**Q: Do I need to swab my dog again if I’ve already used an Embark DNA test?**
A: Yes. Age Test follows a different process in the lab and we can’t use the same swab for Age Test and our other DNA tests. Each test is run separately and requires its own swab.

**Q: Why is the turnaround time for the Age Test longer than Embark’s other DNA tests?**
A: Age Test involves a special processing step during DNA extraction that allows us to measure methylation. This step requires additional time, making the turnaround time slightly longer than that of our other DNA tests.

**Q: How do I return my dog's sample?**
A: If you're located in the US, use the enclosed envelope and prepaid return label to ship your sample back to us.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***M on 16 December 2025*

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. 🐾

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***D on 3 January 2026*

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.

### ⭐ Review
*by E***S on 11 January 2026*

If I could give this product and Embark a negative 1,000,000 stars, I would. I followed every instruction accurately with this DNA age test on my beloved best friend. I also performed a DNA test with Wisdom Panel at the exact same time that came back quickly with results. Embark takes so long that by the time they notified me something went wrong with the swab they received for my beloved baby, who was a rescue dog, my service dog, and my soulmate for the past decade, my pup had since passed away. I was already gutted and traumatized beyond belief. This was a stab to the heart and then turning the knife. There is no phone support, only chat or mail support, which is pretty awful. I’ve been grieving for the past month after losing my best friend, and to get this cold news that I was so hopeful to find out her real age, it just reopened the wound and all the trauma that I’ve been working so hard to heal from. Today was the first day I didn’t wake up in a waterfall of tears, but now I’m back to square one. Do not waste your time, money, or hope on this awful product and even more awful company. I not only ordered this test on Amazon, but I also ordered this same exact same test directly from Embark, and none of them arrived in sealed packaging from either source. No wonder the results didn’t take. What a joke. And a huge mistake. I’m so heartbroken and Embark just re-broke my heart into another million pieces. Absolutely unbelievable and horrible. No words.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-16*