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Mixed Ancestry

  • Doc McMuffin, a Siberian Husky and Poodle (Small) mix tested with EmbarkVet.com Doc McMuffin, a Siberian Husky and Poodle (Small) mix tested with EmbarkVet.com

“Has a small overbite so looks a bit like a bat”

Place of Birth

Gillam, Manitoba, Canada

Current Location

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

From

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

This dog has been viewed and been given 11 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:

Siberian Husky

Bred initially in Northern Siberia, the Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working dog who is quick and light on their feet. Their moderately compact and well furred body, erect ears and brush tail suggest their Northern heritage. Huskies are very active and energetic and are known for being long distance sled dogs.

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Poodle (Small)

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

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Alaskan Malamute

The Alaskan Malamute is a large, fluffy spitz breed recognized as being one of the most ancient breeds of dogs. The forebears to the modern Malamute crossed the Bering Strait with their owners over 4,000 years ago. Their size, thick coat, and work drive make them ideal dogs for pulling sleds, but they also make amicable companions.

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DNA Breed Origins

Breed colors:
Siberian Husky
Poodle (Small)
Alaskan Malamute
Supermutt

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Here’s what Doc McMuffin’s family tree may have looked like.
Doc McMuffin
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Siberian Husky mix Poodle (Small) mix Siberian Husky Poodle (Small) / Alaskan Malamute mix Poodle (Small) Siberian Husky / Alaskan Malamute mix Siberian Husky Siberian Husky Poodle (Small) mix Alaskan Malamute mix Poodle (Small) Poodle (Small) Siberian Husky Alaskan Malamute mix
While there may be other possible configurations of his family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Doc McMuffin’s breed mix.

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Health Summary

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

ALT Activity

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Doc McMuffin inherited one copy of the variant we tested

Why is this important to your vet?

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

Identified in Alaskan Malamutes

Von Willebrand Disease Type I, Type I vWD

Identified in Small Poodles

Progressive Retinal Atrophy, prcd

Identified in Small Poodles

X-Linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy 1, XL-PRA1

Identified in Siberian Huskies

GM1 Gangliosidosis

Identified in Siberian Huskies

GM2 Gangliosidosis

Identified in Small Poodles

Degenerative Myelopathy, DM

Identified in Siberian Huskies

Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures, NEWS

Identified in Small Poodles

Alaskan Malamute Polyneuropathy, AMPN

Identified in Alaskan Malamutes

Osteochondrodysplasia

Identified in Small Poodles

Intervertebral Disc Disease (Type I)

Identified in Small Poodles

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Traits

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Base Coat Color

Base Coat Color

Coat Color Modifiers

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Other Body Features

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Body Size

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Performance

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Through Doc McMuffin’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

B81

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B1

Doc McMuffin’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.

B81

Doc McMuffin’s Haplotype

Part of the large B1 haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most frequently in Shih Tzus, Chihuahuas, and Poodles.

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

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Through Doc McMuffin’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

A1b

Haplotype

Ha.4/11

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A1b

Doc McMuffin’s Haplogroup

For most of dog history, this haplogroup was probably quite rare. However, a couple hundred years ago it seems to have found its way into a prized male guard dog in Europe who had many offspring, including the ancestors of many European guard breeds such as Doberman Pinchers, St. Bernards, and Great Danes. Despite being rare, many of the most imposing dogs on Earth have it; strangely, so do many Pomeranians! Perhaps this explains why some Poms are so tough, acting like they're ten times their actual size! This lineage is most commonly found in working dogs, in particular guard dogs. With origins in Europe, it spread widely across other regions as Europeans took their dogs across the world.

Ha.4/11

Doc McMuffin’s Haplotype

Part of the A1b haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most frequently in mixed breed dogs.

Great Danes and Pomeranians have this in common!

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