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Claire

Mixed Ancestry

“Claire was adopted from a rescue group in southern New South Wales. She is a mild mannered, somewhat timid dog with a fear of loud noises. She seldom barks, preferring to communcate with nose pokes and taking advantage of the flapping sound her large ears make when she shakes her head to get attention. Claire lives for the game of fetch, especially swim fetch. She is amicable towards other animals... except dogs who steal her designated fetch object. Towards them, her disdain is palpable.”

Current Location

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

From

Snowy Mountains Animal Rescue Team, Greenhills Road, Batlow NSW, Australia

This dog has been viewed and been given 29 wags

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:

Chinese Shar-Pei

Few dog breeds are more recognizable than the wrinkly Chinese Shar-Pei. This Chinese breed is often compared to a hippopotamus due to its thick muzzle. They also have a characteristic rough, bristly coat, which is how the breed got its name (“Shar-Pei” means “sand skin”). Despite their goofy appearance, Shar-Peis are serious, independent dogs who will loyally protect their owners.

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Border Collie

Border Collies are highly energetic and work-oriented herding dogs, whose stamina is matched by their intelligence and alertness. While they excel at the herding they were bred for, many Border Collies also enjoy flyball, obedience, and other canine sports. As long as they have a job to do and are physically and mentally stimulated, Border Collies can make excellent companions for the right owners.

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American Pit Bull Terrier

The American Pit Bull Terrier originated in the British Isles and descends from the Mastiff-type dogs introduced to England in antiquity. The breed was brought over to the United States by English immigrants in the 1800s, and quickly became one of the most popular and widespread breeds there.

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Australian Kelpie

The Australian Kelpie is a highly intelligent breed of herding dog that likes to work hard. The name for this breed is similar to a creature from Scottish and Irish mythology – a Kelpie is a magical water horse that has ill intentions toward humans, particularly children. In reality, the Australian Kelpie is nothing like this mythological creature – it is friendly and playful, always eager to please its human companions.

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Dogs Like Claire

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

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DNA Breed Origins

Breed colors:
Chinese Shar-Pei
Border Collie
American Pit Bull Terrier
Australian Kelpie
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Here’s what Claire’s family tree may have looked like.
Claire
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Chinese Shar-Pei / American Pit Bull Terrier mix Border Collie mix Chinese Shar-Pei American Pit Bull Terrier Border Collie Australian Kelpie mix Chinese Shar-Pei Chinese Shar-Pei American Pit Bull Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier Border Collie Border Collie Australian Kelpie Mixed
While there may be other possible configurations of her family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Claire’s breed mix.
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Health Summary

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Claire has one variant that you should let your vet know about.

ALT Activity

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Claire inherited one copy of the variant we tested

Why is this important to your vet?

Claire has one copy of a variant associated with reduced ALT activity as measured on veterinary blood chemistry panels. Please inform your veterinarian that Claire has this genotype, as ALT is often used as an indicator of liver health and Claire is likely to have a lower than average resting ALT activity. As such, an increase in Claire’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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Multiple Drug Sensitivity

Identified in Border Collies and Australian Kelpies

Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome, TNS

Identified in Border Collies and Australian Kelpies

Progressive Retinal Atrophy, prcd

Identified in Australian Kelpies

Progressive Retinal Atrophy, crd1

Identified in American Pit Bull Terriers

Progressive Retinal Atrophy, crd2

Identified in American Pit Bull Terriers

Collie Eye Anomaly

Identified in Border Collies and Australian Kelpies

Primary Lens Luxation

Identified in Border Collies and Australian Kelpies

Cystinuria Type II-A

Identified in Australian Kelpies

Urate Kidney & Bladder Stones

Identified in American Pit Bull Terriers

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis, Cerebellar Ataxia, NCL4A

Identified in American Pit Bull Terriers

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5, NCL 5

Identified in Border Collies and Australian Kelpies

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8, NCL 8

Identified in Australian Kelpies

L-2-Hydroxyglutaricaciduria, L2HGA

Identified in American Pit Bull Terriers

Myotonia Congenita

Identified in Border Collies and Australian Kelpies

Cobalamin Malabsorption

Identified in Border Collies and Australian Kelpies

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Through Claire’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

C2

Haplotype

C3/14

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C2

Claire’s Haplogroup

C2 is a very old female lineage found more commonly among English Setters, English Bulldogs, and American Eskimo Dogs. We also see C2 in village dogs in South Asia. Rather than having a few characteristic breeds representing this lineage particularly well, it is present in a few uncommon individuals of many different breeds. Unlike some European breed lineages that have seen skyrocketing popularity along the path to the modern dogs we see today, C2 tends to reflect the deep history of man's best friend.

C3/14

Claire’s Haplotype

Part of the C2 haplogroup, this common haplotype occurs most often in English Setters, Cairn Terriers, Labrador Retrievers, and village dogs in Peru, Fiji, and across Africa.

You can often find his haplogroup in the lovable English Bulldog.

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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 Claire 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 Claire is a female (XX) dog, she has no Y-chromosome for us to analyze and determine a paternal haplotype.

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