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Bosco

Mixed Ancestry

  • Bosco, a Chow Chow and Labrador Retriever mix tested with EmbarkVet.com Bosco, a Chow Chow and Labrador Retriever mix tested with EmbarkVet.com

“Bosco has been a tripawd since he was about five months old and it's never stopped him from living a happy doggie life! He was picked up as a stray when he was a puppy having been hit by a car. The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City took him in and cared for him -- he had to have his back leg and his tail amputated. I adopted him a few months later, when he was about 8 months old, and he's been with me ever since. R.I.P. Bosco, Jan. 27, 2024”

Place of Birth

Kansas City, Kansas, USA

Current Location

KCMO, Missouri, USA

From

Humane Society of Greater Kansas City, Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS, USA

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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:

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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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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Shetland Sheepdog

Shetland Sheepdogs are a lively, smart and athletic herding dogs that also makes a great family pet.

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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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Golden Retriever

Developed as an ideal hunting retriever, the Golden Retriever's eagerness to please and friendliness has made them an extremely popular family pet.

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Rottweiler

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

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Collie

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

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DNA Breed Origins

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Chow Chow
Labrador Retriever
Shetland Sheepdog
German Shepherd Dog
Golden Retriever
Rottweiler
Collie
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Here’s what Bosco’s family tree may have looked like.
Bosco
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Mixed Mixed Chow Chow / Rottweiler mix Shetland Sheepdog / Golden Retriever mix Labrador Retriever / Collie mix German Shepherd Dog / Chow Chow mix Chow Chow Rottweiler mix Shetland Sheepdog Golden Retriever mix Labrador Retriever Collie mix German Shepherd Dog mix Chow Chow mix
While there may be other possible configurations of his family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Bosco’s breed mix.

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Through Bosco’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

A1e

Haplotype

A427/A623

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A1e

Bosco’s Haplogroup

This female lineage likely stems from some of the original Central Asian wolves that were domesticated into modern dogs starting about 15,000 years ago. It seemed to be a fairly rare dog line for most of dog history until the past 300 years, when the lineage seemed to “explode” out and spread quickly. What really separates this group from the pack is its presence in Alaskan village dogs and Samoyeds. It is possible that this was an indigenous lineage brought to the Americas from Siberia when people were first starting to make that trip themselves! We see this lineage pop up in overwhelming numbers of Irish Wolfhounds, and it also occurs frequently in popular large breeds like Bernese Mountain Dogs, Saint Bernards and Great Danes. Shetland Sheepdogs are also common members of this maternal line, and we see it a lot in Boxers, too. Though it may be all mixed up with European dogs thanks to recent breeding events, its origins in the Americas makes it a very exciting lineage for sure!

A427/A623

Bosco’s Haplotype

Part of the A1e haplogroup, the A427/A623 haplotype occurs most frequently in Australian Cattle Dogs, Border Collies, and Australian Shepherds.

Irish Wolfhounds are a consistent carrier of A1e.

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Through Bosco’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

A2a

Haplotype

Hc.5

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A2a

Bosco’s Haplogroup

A2a is a truly ancient lineage. Unlike the recent upstart A1 lineages which found their way from a few popular European males a couple hundred years ago into many dogs in many breeds, A2a shows ancient roots without major recent expansion. It is likely one of the oldest eastern Eurasian male lineages of dogs, where it has existed for thousands of years. Nowadays, it's commonly found in Tibetan Terriers and Chow Chows as well as in Southeastern Asian village dogs. The Chow Chow seems to have been depicted in sculpture over 2,000 years ago, so this is an ancient lineage indeed, and dogs with it have a long and noble pedigree! Males from this lineage have continued to be bred in similar forms and breeds for millennia.

Hc.5

Bosco’s Haplotype

Part of the A2a haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most commonly in Chow Chows and village dogs from Papua New Guinea.

The large-sized Tibetan Mastiff descends from this ancient lineage.

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