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Baxter

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“He is goofy lookin’ and bossy. He’s a ninja when it comes to stealing socks & slippers and simply likes to “rat” them and relocate them to his bed or an area he thinks is a better location for them (middle of the living room floor). He’s a reliable supervisor, keeps everyone on schedule, is very trainable and a bit too clever. Not much of a snuggler but at 5 years old he’s finally coming around to his more affectionate side.”

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Place of Birth

Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia

Current Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia

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Microchip: 953010002276610

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Shih Tzu

This ancient breed is the perfect lapdog. Sweet and easygoing, they want nothing more than to be close to their humans.

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Affenpinscher

The Affenpinscher is often called the monkey dog. These tiny guys are from Germany, where they were originally bred as ratters. More recently they have become status dogs, where they are more likely to be seen in the lap of a celebrity than catching vermin. Affenpinschers can be difficult to train, but they make for loyal and entertaining companions.

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Dachshund

The Dachshund, meaning “badger dog” in German, is a lively breed with a friendly personality and a great sense of smell. Known for their long and low bodies, they are spirited hunters that excel in both above and below-ground work. They come in three different coat varieties (smooth, wirehaired or longhaired) and can be miniature or standard size.

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Pekingese

Pekingese were dogs bred for centuries to be the prized companions of the imperial family of China. Today they are still cherished family companions and show dogs who greet everyone they meet with dignity and grace.

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Pomeranian

The Pomeranian is a cocky, animated companion with an extroverted personality.

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Maltese

Maltese dogs are confident and friendly toy dogs, that can be high maintenance but boast a beautiful white silky coat.

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Shih Tzu
Affenpinscher
Dachshund
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Maltese

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Changes to this dog’s profile
  • On 8/25/2018 changed handle from "baxter67" to "btp"
Here’s what Baxter’s family tree may have looked like.
Baxter
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Shih Tzu mix Mixed Shih Tzu Pekingese / Pomeranian mix Affenpinscher / Maltese mix Dachshund / Shih Tzu mix Shih Tzu Shih Tzu Pekingese Pomeranian Affenpinscher Maltese mix Dachshund Shih Tzu
While there may be other possible configurations of his family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Baxter’s breed mix.
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Through Baxter’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

A1b

Haplotype

A18/19/20/21/27/36/94/109/361

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A1b

Baxter’s Haplogroup

This female lineage was very likely one of the original lineages in the wolves that were first domesticated into dogs in Central Asia about 15,000 years ago. Since then, the lineage has been very successful and travelled the globe! Dogs from this group are found in ancient Bronze Age fossils in the Middle East and southern Europe. By the end of the Bronze Age, it became exceedingly common in Europe. These dogs later became many of the dogs that started some of today's most popular breeds, like German Shepherds, Pugs, Whippets, English Sheepdogs and Miniature Schnauzers. During the period of European colonization, the lineage became even more widespread as European dogs followed their owners to far-flung places like South America and Oceania. It's now found in many popular breeds as well as village dogs across the world!

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Baxter’s Haplotype

Part of the large A1b haplogroup, we see this haplotype in village dogs in over 25 countries across the world. We have detected this haplotype in lots of breeds, and it occurs most commonly in German Shepherd Dogs, Maltese, English Springer Spaniels, and English Setters.

A1b is the most common haplogroup found in German Shepherds.

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Through Baxter’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

H15.11

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B

Baxter’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!

H15.11

Baxter’s Haplotype

Part of the B haplogroup, this rare haplotype has been detected in village dogs in India and Vietnam.

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

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