Venn diagram

Compare your dogs to Aspen Select one to begin:

Aspen

Mixed Ancestry

“Aspen was our first foster but he was so perfect that we couldn't let him go.”

Current Location

Kent, Washington, USA

From

Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA

This dog has been viewed and been given 6 wags

Genetic Breed Result

Loading...

Belgian Malinois

The Belgian Malinois is an impressive working dog. These guys have become a staple within the military and the police force due to their intelligence and drive. They can make wonderful companions as long as they are thoroughly exercised.

Learn More

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.

Learn More

Loading...

Start a conversation! Message this dog’s humans.

Loading...

Dogs Like Aspen

Venn diagram

Discover dogs who share a similar breed mix to Aspen. 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!

Click or tap on a pic to learn more about each dog and see an in-depth comparison of their DNA, breeds, and more.

DNA Breed Origins

Breed colors:
Belgian Malinois
German Shepherd Dog

Explore

Here’s what Aspen’s family tree may have looked like.
Aspen
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Belgian Malinois mix Belgian Malinois mix Belgian Malinois Belgian Malinois / German Shepherd Dog mix Belgian Malinois German Shepherd Dog / Belgian Malinois mix Belgian Malinois Belgian Malinois Belgian Malinois German Shepherd Dog mix Belgian Malinois Belgian Malinois German Shepherd Dog Belgian Malinois
While there may be other possible configurations of his family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Aspen’s breed mix.

Breed Reveal Video

Loading...

Explore

Health Summary

good icon

Good news!

Aspen is not at increased risk for the genetic health conditions that Embark tests.

Breed-Relevant Genetic Conditions

good icon

Multiple Drug Sensitivity

Identified in German Shepherd Dogs

Hemophilia A

Identified in German Shepherd Dogs

Hemophilia A

Identified in German Shepherd Dogs

Canine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Type III, CLAD III

Identified in German Shepherd Dogs

Day Blindness

Identified in German Shepherd Dogs

Urate Kidney & Bladder Stones

Identified in German Shepherd Dogs

Anhidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia

Identified in German Shepherd Dogs

Renal Cystadenocarcinoma and Nodular Dermatofibrosis

Identified in German Shepherd Dogs

Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VII, Sly Syndrome, MPS VII

Identified in Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd Dogs

Degenerative Myelopathy, DM

Identified in German Shepherd Dogs

Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia 1

Identified in Belgian Malinois

Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia 2

Identified in Belgian Malinois

Additional Genetic Conditions

good icon

Explore

Traits

Explore the genetics behind your dog’s appearance and size.

Base Coat Color

Base Coat Color

Coat Color Modifiers

Coat Color Modifiers

Other Coat Traits

Other Coat Traits

Other Body Features

Other Body Features

Body Size

Body Size

Performance

Performance

Loading...

Explore

Through Aspen’s mitochondrial DNA we can trace his mother’s ancestry back to where dogs and people first became friends. This map helps you visualize the routes that his ancestors took to your home. Their story is described below the map.

Haplogroup

B1

Haplotype

B57

Map

B1

Aspen’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.

B57

Aspen’s Haplotype

Part of the large B1 haplogroup, we have detected this haplotype in Belgian Tervurens, Belgian Malinois, Schipperkes, and village dogs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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

Loading...

Explore

Through Aspen’s Y-chromosome we can trace his father’s ancestry back to where dogs and people first became friends. This map helps you visualize the routes that his ancestors took to your home. Their story is described below the map.

Haplogroup

A1b

Haplotype

Ha.4/11

Map

A1b

Aspen’s Haplogroup

For most of dog history, this haplogroup was probably quite rare. However, a couple hundred years ago it seems to have found its way into a prized male guard dog in Europe who had many offspring, including the ancestors of many European guard breeds such as Doberman Pinchers, St. Bernards, and Great Danes. Despite being rare, many of the most imposing dogs on Earth have it; strangely, so do many Pomeranians! Perhaps this explains why some Poms are so tough, acting like they're ten times their actual size! This lineage is most commonly found in working dogs, in particular guard dogs. With origins in Europe, it spread widely across other regions as Europeans took their dogs across the world.

Ha.4/11

Aspen’s Haplotype

Part of the A1b haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most frequently in mixed breed dogs.

Great Danes and Pomeranians have this in common!

Loading...

Explore