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Ginnie

Mixed Ancestry

“Ginnie is the most perfect gorgeous angel! She was born in a litter of 11 pups in Texas and was later transferred to a rescue in Wisconsin where we adopted her from! She now lives her days in the sun and snow on the great Mississippi River with her cat brother, Tippy. She loves spending time with her pit bull cousin, Ivy, and boxer/bull dog Uncle, George. She also enjoys off leashing through the woods and meeting all the new people and pups in the neighborhood🐾”

Place of Birth

Texas, USA

Current Location

Buffalo City, Wisconsin, USA

From

Alma, Wisconsin, USA

This dog has been viewed and been given 14 wags

Genetic Breed Result

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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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Great Pyrenees

The Great Pyrenees is an exceptionally loving dog whose primary function is to protect sheep, goats, livestock, people, children, grass, flowers, the moon, lawn furniture, etc., from any real or imaginary predators that may intrude on your personal space. They have a strong build and an amazing thick white coat that exudes elegance and majesty. They make a great family dog because of their intelligence and steady temperament.

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Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherds are an energetic mid-sized breed that make the perfect companion.

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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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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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DNA Breed Origins

Breed colors:
Labrador Retriever
Great Pyrenees
Australian Shepherd
Chinese Shar-Pei
American Pit Bull Terrier

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Changes to this dog’s profile
  • On 5/10/2023 changed handle from "ginnie17" to "ginnietheredmerlegirl"
Here’s what Ginnie’s family tree may have looked like.
Ginnie
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Labrador Retriever mix Labrador Retriever mix Labrador Retriever Chinese Shar-Pei / Australian Shepherd mix Labrador Retriever Great Pyrenees / Australian Shepherd mix Labrador Retriever Labrador Retriever Chinese Shar-Pei mix Australian Shepherd mix Labrador Retriever Labrador Retriever Great Pyrenees Australian Shepherd mix
While there may be other possible configurations of her family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Ginnie’s breed mix.
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Through Ginnie’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

B1

Haplotype

B77

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B1

Ginnie’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.

B77

Ginnie’s Haplotype

Part of the B1 haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most frequently in Japanese Chins.

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

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

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