Why We use Embark to Test the Health of our Breeding Yorkies:
Embark Breeders
EMBARK
A Commitment to Healthier Generations
Written By LuxTails Yorkies
At LuxTails Yorkies, every puppy we raise begins with one important goal: to preserve and improve the Yorkshire Terrier breed while giving each puppy the healthiest possible start in life.
One of the ways we do this is through comprehensive genetic testing with Embark, a leading canine DNA testing company. Health testing is an important part of responsible breeding because it allows breeders to make informed decisions before planning a litter.
What is Embark Testing?
Embark is a DNA-based health screening tool that analyzes a dog’s genetic makeup. It screens for hundreds of genetic conditions, identifies potential health risks, and provides valuable information about a dog’s ancestry and breed traits.
For breeders, this information helps us understand the genetics behind the dogs we are pairing and make thoughtful decisions to protect the future of the Yorkshire Terrier breed.
Why Genetic Testing Matters
A beautiful puppy is only one part of responsible breeding. True preservation breeding looks beyond appearance and focuses on health, temperament, structure, and longevity.
Genetic testing helps breeders:
✓ Identify inherited health risks
✓ Avoid knowingly pairing dogs that could pass on certain genetic conditions
✓ Make informed breeding choices
✓ Support healthier puppies for future generations
While no test can guarantee a puppy will never develop a health issue, responsible testing allows breeders to reduce avoidable risks and breed with knowledge rather than guesswork.
More Than Just a DNA Test
At LuxTails, Embark testing is only one part of our health commitment. Our breeding dogs are also carefully evaluated for temperament, structure, and overall quality. We believe every generation should be thoughtfully planned with the goal of producing Yorkshire Terriers that are healthy, confident, and true to the breed standard.
Our puppies are raised in our home with early socialization, individual care, and lots of love from the very beginning. We believe that responsible breeding is a promise — a promise to the puppies we bring into the world and to the families who trust us with their future companion.
Healthy beginnings. Thoughtful pairings. Lifelong companions.
— LuxTails Yorkies
