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Ada

Mixed Ancestry

“Ada was a rescue dog from TN, transferred to northern IL and now lives her best life in northwest MI. She has lymphocytic plasmacytic gastroenteritis, but that doesn’t stop her! She spends her days with her Dad Human chasing ground squirrels and meeting golfers at the golf course. She spends her nights cuddling with Mom Human and Doggo Seester, Opal, in the evenings. She’s a bit slow to warm (we think she had a rough start), but once she loves you, you’re in for all the kisses and snuggles!”

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@ada_and_opal

Place of Birth

Tennessee, USA

Current Location

Manistee, Michigan, USA

From

Heartland Animal Shelter, Milwaukee Avenue, Northbrook, IL, USA

This dog has been viewed and been given 4 wags

Genetic Breed Result

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Embark Supermutt analysis

What’s in that Supermutt? There may be small amounts of DNA from these distant ancestors:

Staffordshire Terrier

Staffordshire Terriers, sometimes referred to as "pit bull" type, are intelligent and trainable dogs. They can have a lot of energy and are often great canine athletes!

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Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever was bred for hunting and excelled in retrieving game after it was shot down. Known for its gentle disposition and loyalty, the Labrador Retriever has become a favorite of families and breeders alike.

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Chow Chow

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.

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Siberian Husky

Bred initially in Northern Siberia, the Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working dog who is quick and light on their feet. Their moderately compact and well furred body, erect ears and brush tail suggest their Northern heritage. Huskies are very active and energetic and are known for being long distance sled dogs.

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German Shepherd Dog

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.

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Discover dogs who share a similar breed mix to Ada. A higher score means the two dogs have more of their breed mix in common. A score of 100% means they share the exact same breed mix!

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DNA Breed Origins

Breed colors:
Staffordshire Terrier
Labrador Retriever
Chow Chow
Siberian Husky
German Shepherd Dog
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Here’s what Ada’s family tree may have looked like.
Ada
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Mixed Staffordshire Terrier mix Chow Chow / German Shepherd Dog mix Siberian Husky mix Staffordshire Terrier Labrador Retriever / Staffordshire Terrier mix Chow Chow German Shepherd Dog Siberian Husky Mixed Staffordshire Terrier Staffordshire Terrier Labrador Retriever Staffordshire Terrier
While there may be other possible configurations of her family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Ada’s breed mix.
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Through Ada’s mitochondrial DNA we can trace her mother’s ancestry back to where dogs and people first became friends. This map helps you visualize the routes that her ancestors took to your home. Their story is described below the map.

Haplogroup

B1

Haplotype

B37

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B1

Ada’s Haplogroup

B1 is the second most common maternal lineage in breeds of European or American origin. It is the female line of the majority of Golden Retrievers, Basset Hounds, and Shih Tzus, and about half of Beagles, Pekingese and Toy Poodles. This lineage is also somewhat common among village dogs that carry distinct ancestry from these breeds. We know this is a result of B1 dogs being common amongst the European dogs that their conquering owners brought around the world, because nowhere on earth is it a very common lineage in village dogs. It even enables us to trace the path of (human) colonization: Because most Bichons are B1 and Bichons are popular in Spanish culture, B1 is now fairly common among village dogs in Latin America.

B37

Ada’s Haplotype

Part of the large B1 haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most commonly in Yorkshire Terriers. It’s a rare find!

The B1 haplogroup can be found in village dogs like the Peruvian Village Dog, pictured above.

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The Paternal Haplotype reveals a dog’s deep ancestral lineage, stretching back thousands of years to the original domestication of dogs.

Are you looking for information on the breeds that Ada inherited from her mom and dad? Check out her breed breakdown and family tree.

Paternal Haplotype is determined by looking at a dog’s Y-chromosome—but not all dogs have Y-chromosomes!

Why can’t we show Paternal Haplotype results for female dogs?

All dogs have two sex chromosomes. Female dogs have two X-chromosomes (XX) and male dogs have one X-chromosome and one Y-chromosome (XY). When having offspring, female (XX) dogs always pass an X-chromosome to their puppy. Male (XY) dogs can pass either an X or a Y-chromosome—if the puppy receives an X-chromosome from its father then it will be a female (XX) puppy and if it receives a Y-chromosome then it will be a male (XY) puppy. As you can see, Y-chromosomes are passed down from a male dog only to its male offspring.

Since Ada is a female (XX) dog, she has no Y-chromosome for us to analyze and determine a paternal haplotype.

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