Why Embark Testing Matters

Ensuring the health and quality of a dog breed is a responsibility that every breeder should take seriously. For those who love Pomskies, a unique and beautiful mix of Pomeranian and Siberian Husky, this responsibility becomes even more important. The Painted Pomsky understands this well and uses Embark testing to maintain high standards of health, quality, and transparency. This blog post explains why Embark testing matters and how it benefits both breeders and dog owners.

A healthy Pomsky with bright eyes and shiny fur

What Is Embark Testing?

When you’re welcoming a Pomsky into your family, you deserve peace of mind. At The Painted Pomsky, health, genetics, and transparency are the foundation of everything we do. That’s why every one of our parents is fully Embark DNA tested and why we proudly stand behind our puppies with a 2-Year Health Guarantee.

If you’ve ever wondered what Embark testing is, why it matters, or how it ensures your Pomsky has the healthiest start in life—this blog is for you.

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What Is Embark DNA Testing?

Embark is one of the most trusted and comprehensive canine genetic testing platforms in the world. With over 230+ genetic markers for inherited diseases, Embark allows breeders to understand:

    •    Genetic health risks

    •    Breed composition

    •    Traits such as coat type, color, size, structure, etc.

    •    Carrier status for conditions that can be silently passed down

For a boutique breeding program like ours, this information is invaluable. It allows us to make thoughtful, ethical breeding matches and prevent avoidable health conditions before puppies are ever born.

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Why We Test EVERY Parent at The Painted Pomsky

Not all breeders invest in full DNA testing, but for us, it’s non-negotiable. Every parent dog in our program undergoes a complete Embark DNA panel before becoming part of our breeding program.

Here’s what our testing ensures:

• No puppies are at risk for preventable genetic diseases

We avoid pairings that would produce puppies with known inherited issues.

• We protect and strengthen the Pomsky breed

Long-term health matters. Responsible genetic pairing improves the breed generation after generation.

• . We verify coat type, size expectations, and traits

Embark helps us more accurately predict coat types (plush vs wooly), size ranges, eye color genetics, markings, and more. That means families get puppies that match what they’re looking for.

• Transparency for every family

When you adopt from us, you can trust that your Pomsky’s parents were vetted not only for temperament—but for genetic health.

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Our 2-Year Health Guarantee

Because of our commitment to responsible breeding and genetic testing, we confidently offer a 2-Year Health Guarantee on every Painted Pomsky puppy.

Our health guarantee covers:

    •    Genetic/hereditary health conditions

    •    Life-altering congenital issues

    •    Conditions identifiable through Embark-level screening

We stand behind our puppies, and we stand behind our families.

If there’s ever an issue, we are always here to help.

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Why This Sets Us Apart

There are many Pomsky breeders across the country—but not all follow the same standards. Full genetic testing, detailed health records, and a meaningful guarantee demonstrate a breeder’s commitment to ethical practices and long-term wellbeing.

At The Painted Pomsky, we believe families deserve:

    •    Healthy puppies

    •    Honest information

    •    Support for the lifetime of the dog

    •    A breeder who takes pride in doing things the right way

That’s who we are.

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In Summary

Embark DNA testing + responsible breeding decisions + a 2-year health guarantee =

A Painted Pomsky you can trust for life.

Whether you’re looking for a toy, miniature, or standard Pomsky…

whether you want wooly coats, blue eyes, merles, or classic husky markings…

you can adopt with confidence knowing your pup has the best genetic start possible.