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“Nyx”
Adversity's Crowned at Night BH ACHIEVER DOG BCAT TKA CGCA CGCU AEX2 AMA DMA GPR1 DEX8

Belgian Shepherd

“Her parents were border patrol canines in the El Paso area. IG @mostly_belgian_melon”

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Place of Birth

El Paso, TX, USA

Current Location

San Antonio, Texas, USA

This dog has been viewed and been given 5 wags

Registration

American Kennel Club (AKC): PAL268854
Microchip: 981020015524202

Genetic Breed Result

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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.

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DNA Breed Origins

Breed colors:
Belgian Malinois

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Changes to this dog’s profile
  • On 4/3/2019 changed name from ""Nyx" Adversity's Crowned at Night" to "Adversity's Crowned at Night"
  • On 3/25/2019 changed name from ""Nyx" Adversity's Crowned at Night (Nyx)" to ""Nyx" Adversity's Crowned at Night"
  • On 3/25/2019 changed name from "Adversity's Crowned at Night (Nyx)" to ""Nyx" Adversity's Crowned at Night (Nyx)"
  • On 3/10/2019 changed name from "Nyx" to "Adversity's Crowned at Night (Nyx)"
  • On 3/10/2019 changed handle from "nyx22" to "belgianmelon"
Here’s what Nyx’s family tree may have looked like.
While there may be other possible configurations of her family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Nyx’s breed mix.
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Health Summary

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Nyx inherited one variant that you should learn more about.

And one variant that you should tell your vet about.

Degenerative Myelopathy, DM

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Nyx inherited one copy of the variant we tested

What does this result mean?

This variant should not impact Nyx’s health. This variant is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, meaning that a dog needs two copies of the variant to show signs of this condition. Nyx is unlikely to develop this condition due to this variant because she only has one copy of the variant.

What is Degenerative Myelopathy, DM?

The dog equivalent of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, DM is a progressive degenerative disorder of the spinal cord. Because the nerves that control the hind limbs are the first to degenerate, the most common clinical signs are back muscle wasting and gait abnormalities.

ALT Activity

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Nyx inherited one copy of the variant we tested

Why is this important to your vet?

Nyx has one copy of a variant associated with reduced ALT activity as measured on veterinary blood chemistry panels. Please inform your veterinarian that Nyx has this genotype, as ALT is often used as an indicator of liver health and Nyx is likely to have a lower than average resting ALT activity. As such, an increase in Nyx’s ALT activity could be evidence of liver damage, even if it is within normal limits by standard ALT reference ranges.

What is ALT Activity?

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is a clinical tool that can be used by veterinarians to better monitor liver health. This result is not associated with liver disease. ALT is one of several values veterinarians measure on routine blood work to evaluate the liver. It is a naturally occurring enzyme located in liver cells that helps break down protein. When the liver is damaged or inflamed, ALT is released into the bloodstream.

Breed-Relevant Genetic Conditions

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Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VII, Sly Syndrome, MPS VII

Identified in Belgian Malinois and Belgian Shepherds

Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia 1

Identified in Belgian Malinois and Belgian Shepherds

Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia 2

Identified in Belgian Malinois and Belgian Shepherds

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Through Nyx’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

B71

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B1

Adversity's Crowned at Night’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.

B71

Adversity's Crowned at Night’s Haplotype

Part of the B1 haplogroup, the B71 haplotype occurs most commonly in Belgian Malinois. 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 Nyx 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 Nyx is a female (XX) dog, she has no Y-chromosome for us to analyze and determine a paternal haplotype.

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