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Boon (Boon Pa) Fox

Mixed Ancestry

“My name is Boon. I am a rescue from Chiang Mai, Thailand. I am a bit reactive because of my abuse and trauma. My new mom is the perfect human for me because she is a dog trainer and veterinary assistant. She gives me the training to gain my confidence, feeds me a healthy diet from the Hill’s Prescription, and gives me plenty of exercises to get my terrier energy out. Most importantly, she loves me with all of her heart. So far, I love my new life in America.”

Place of Birth

Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Current Location

Rochester, Michigan, USA

From

Chiang Mai, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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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:

Poodle (Small)

A highly intelligent and playful dog, Miniature and Toy Poodles make for great lap dogs and companions.

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Russell-type Terrier

These small, energetic terriers, developed in 19th century England for hunting small game, are now some of the best agility dogs around.

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Miniature Pinscher

The Miniature Pinscher is a small breed of dog originating from Germany. The breed's earliest ancestors may have included the German Pinscher mixed with Italian greyhounds and dachshunds.

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Poodle (Small)
Russell-type Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
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Changes to this dog’s profile
  • On 3/6/2021 changed name from "Boon" to "Boon (Boon Pa) Fox"
Here’s what Boon (Boon Pa) Fox’s family tree may have looked like.
Boon (Boon Pa) Fox
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Russell-type Terrier mix Poodle (Small) mix Russell-type Terrier Miniature Pinscher mix Poodle (Small) Poodle (Small) mix Russell-type Terrier Russell-type Terrier Miniature Pinscher Mixed Poodle (Small) Poodle (Small) Mixed Poodle (Small) mix
While there may be other possible configurations of his family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Boon (Boon Pa) Fox’s breed mix.

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Health Summary

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Boon (Boon Pa) Fox is at increased risk for one genetic health condition.

And inherited two variants that you should learn more about.

Intervertebral Disc Disease (Type I)

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Boon (Boon Pa) Fox inherited one copy of the variant we tested

How to interpret this result

Boon (Boon Pa) Fox has one copy of an FGF4 retrogene on chromosome 12. In some breeds such as Beagles, Cocker Spaniels, and Dachshunds (among others) this variant is found in nearly all dogs. While those breeds are known to have an elevated risk of IVDD, many dogs in those breeds never develop IVDD. For mixed breed dogs and purebreds of other breeds where this variant is not as common, risk for Type I IVDD is greater for individuals with this variant than for similar dogs.

What is Intervertebral Disc Disease (Type I)?

Type I Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a back/spine issue that refers to a health condition affecting the discs that act as cushions between vertebrae. With Type I IVDD, affected dogs can have a disc event where it ruptures or herniates towards the spinal cord. This pressure on the spinal cord causes neurologic signs which can range from a wobbly gait to impairment of movement. Chondrodystrophy (CDDY) refers to the relative proportion between a dog’s legs and body, wherein the legs are shorter and the body longer. There are multiple different variants that can cause a markedly chondrodystrophic appearance as observed in Dachshunds and Corgis. However, this particular variant is the only one known to also increase the risk for IVDD.

Degenerative Myelopathy, DM

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Boon (Boon Pa) Fox inherited one copy of the variant we tested

What does this result mean?

This variant should not impact Boon (Boon Pa) Fox’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. Boon (Boon Pa) Fox is unlikely to develop this condition due to this variant because he 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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Boon (Boon Pa) Fox inherited one copy of the variant we tested

Why is this important to your vet?

Boon (Boon Pa) Fox has one copy of a variant associated with reduced ALT activity as measured on veterinary blood chemistry panels. Please inform your veterinarian that Boon (Boon Pa) Fox has this genotype, as ALT is often used as an indicator of liver health and Boon (Boon Pa) Fox is likely to have a lower than average resting ALT activity. As such, an increase in Boon (Boon Pa) Fox’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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Von Willebrand Disease Type I, Type I vWD

Identified in Small Poodles

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, SCID

Identified in Russell-type Terriers

Progressive Retinal Atrophy, prcd

Identified in Small Poodles

Primary Lens Luxation

Identified in Russell-type Terriers

Cystinuria Type II-B

Identified in Miniature Pinschers

Urate Kidney & Bladder Stones

Identified in Russell-type Terriers

GM2 Gangliosidosis

Identified in Small Poodles

Enamel Hypoplasia

Identified in Russell-type Terriers

Late Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia

Identified in Russell-type Terriers

Spinocerebellar Ataxia with Myokymia and/or Seizures

Identified in Russell-type Terriers

Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures, NEWS

Identified in Small Poodles

Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, CMS

Identified in Russell-type Terriers

Osteochondrodysplasia

Identified in Small Poodles

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Through Boon (Boon Pa) Fox’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

B74

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B1

Boon (Boon Pa) Fox’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.

B74

Boon (Boon Pa) Fox’s Haplotype

Part of the large B1 haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most frequently in mixed breed dogs.

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

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Through Boon (Boon Pa) Fox’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

B

Haplotype

H15.8

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B

Boon (Boon Pa) Fox’s Haplogroup

B is a relatively rare paternal line that has only recently started to expand. The dominant lineage among the ancient Shih Tzu breed, it is also found among Tibetan Spaniels. Outside of these two breeds, B seems to be a particularly common paternal line among the village dogs of India and Southeast Asia, though it is found as far afield as Africa and down into Oceania. Considering that it is particularly diverse in northern India, it could be that this lineage hung out mostly in South Asia after the expansion of domestic dogs from Central Asia. Because it is present in Mongolia as well, it may not be surprising that ancient East Asian dog breeds are also part of this lineage. Alternatively, perhaps males representing this lineage headed north out of southern Eurasia, which eventually gave rise to the Shih Tzu and may have inspired stylistic representations of lions in ancient China!

H15.8

Boon (Boon Pa) Fox’s Haplotype

Part of the B haplogroup, this haplotype has been found mostly in village dogs in south Asia, specifically in India and Nepal.

The B Haplogroup is most commonly found the adorable Shih Tzu breed.

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