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They already know everything about you. Return that love and trust by letting us tell you what they can’t. Discover their heritage and family tree.

Parent

Mixed Breed

Grandparent

German Shepherd Dog / Rottweiler Mix

Grandparent

German Shepherd Dog / Chow Chow Mix

Grandparent

Border Collie / Collie Mix

Reveal Willie’s Family!

Grandparent

Australian Cattle Dog / American Staffordshire Terrier Mix

Parent

Mixed Breed

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Hi, Embark just told me that my dog Willie is related to your Archer!

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That’s so cool! Wonder if they'd remember each other.

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Can you imagine?? It looks like we live in the same area - how about a playdate?

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I’D LOVE A MEET UP! Just fyi - Archer can be a little shy at first.

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32.7% German Shepherd Dog

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German Shepherds are confident, courageous dogs with a keen sense of smell and notable intelligence. These are active working dogs who excel at many canine sports and tasks -- they are true utility dogs! Their versatility combined with their loyal companionship has them consistently listed as one of the most popular breeds in the United States.

18.4% Australian Cattle Dog

australian-cattle-dog

A classic cattle dog, Australian Cattle Dogs were developed from a mixture of breeds in Australia in the 19th century, and still maintain their energetic herding instincts today.

12.1% Border Collie

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Border Collies are highly energetic and work-oriented herding dogs, whose stamina is matched by their intelligence and alertness. While they excel at the herding they were bred for, many Border Collies also enjoy flyball, obedience, and other canine sports. As long as they have a job to do and are physically and mentally stimulated, Border Collies can make excellent companions for the right owners.

9.8% Chow Chow

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This distinctive-looking dog breed has a proud, independent spirit that some describe as catlike. Often aloof and suspicious of strangers, the Chow Chow may not be a cuddle buddy, but for the right person, they are a fiercely loyal companion.

4.6% Rottweiler

rottweiler

Originally used for driving cattle and protecting valuable convoys, Rottweilers are now popular family pets as well as guard, police, and military dogs.

6.8% American Staffordshire Terrier

american-staffordshire-terrier

American Staffordshire Terriers are powerful but playful dogs that are both loyal and affectionate with their owners.

4.6% Collie

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Collies are attractive herding dogs, boasting a beautiful coat while being highly intelligent. They also make for extremely loyal and sweet family pets.

11.0% Supermutt

supermutt

Some dogs descend from other dogs that were themselves mixed breed. These other dogs can give small contributions to the ancestry of your dog, so small that they are no longer recognizable as any one particular breed. We call this portion unresolved or “Supermutt” since it confers superpowers! Just kidding. But we do think supermutts really are super!

Breeds that likely contribute to Willie’s Supermutt result:

  • Wire Fox Terrier
  • Labrador Retriever
  • Chinook