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Gizmo

Mixed Ancestry

  • Gizmo, a Siberian Husky and German Shepherd Dog mix tested with EmbarkVet.com Gizmo, a Siberian Husky and German Shepherd Dog mix tested with EmbarkVet.com
    “I love wearing my blue bandanna!”

“Gizmo was adopted in July 2021. We got him at Bradshaw Shelter in Sacramento. He had very bad anxiety and would bite out of fear, even if there is no threat. We believe he was abused. He has came around and is such a good boy. We still have to be careful around strangers, but he’s made huge progress and he loves to meet other dogs/cats. Gizmo makes us laugh when he lays on his stomach with his legs spread out on the floor. We call this “Froggy-Pose”.”

Current Location

California, USA

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Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter, Bradshaw Road, Sacramento, CA, USA

This dog has been viewed and been given 13 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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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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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
German Shepherd Dog
Alaskan Malamute
Supermutt

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Here’s what Gizmo’s family tree may have looked like.
Gizmo
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Mixed Mixed Siberian Husky mix German Shepherd Dog mix Siberian Husky mix Alaskan Malamute / German Shepherd Dog mix Siberian Husky Siberian Husky mix German Shepherd Dog Mixed Siberian Husky Siberian Husky mix Alaskan Malamute German Shepherd Dog
While there may be other possible configurations of his family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Gizmo’s breed mix.

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Through Gizmo’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

A361/409/611

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A1b

Gizmo’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!

A361/409/611

Gizmo’s Haplotype

Part of the A1b haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most frequently in German Shepherd Dogs, Poodles, and Shiloh Shepherds.

A1b is the most common haplogroup found in German Shepherds.

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Through Gizmo’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

Gizmo’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

Gizmo’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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