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'Izzy', Isabella

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  • 'Izzy', Isabella, a Miniature/MAS-type Australian Shepherd and Australian Shepherd mix tested with EmbarkVet.com 'Izzy', Isabella, a Miniature/MAS-type Australian Shepherd and Australian Shepherd mix tested with EmbarkVet.com
    She had to be shaved down when first coming into the rescue. Her coat was too matted to shampoo.

“She is a rescue from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Her markings are of a red merle whose size is either a large miniature aussie or a small standard aussie. She is an extremely mellow, sweet, full figured lady. She loves to hang close to people, but not a super snuggler. Instagram: izzy_theadventurepup”

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@Izzy_theadventurepup

Current Location

Denver, Colorado, USA

From

Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Manderson-White Horse Creek, SD, USA

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Genetic Breed Result

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Miniature/MAS-type Australian Shepherd

Miniature American Shepherds (also known as Miniature Australian Shepherds, or Mini Aussies) have the trainability, intelligence and energy of the larger Aussie cousins, and excel at outdoors activities and agility competitions.

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Australian Shepherd

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

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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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DNA Breed Origins

Breed colors:
Miniature/MAS-type Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
Border Collie

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Changes to this dog’s profile
  • On 12/30/2022 changed name from "Isabella 'Izzy'" to "'Izzy', Isabella"
  • On 9/22/2018 changed name from "Izzy" to "Isabella 'Izzy'"
Here’s what 'Izzy', Isabella’s family tree may have looked like.
While there may be other possible configurations of her family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain 'Izzy', Isabella’s breed mix.
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Health Summary

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'Izzy', Isabella has one variant that you should let your vet know about.

ALT Activity

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'Izzy', Isabella inherited one copy of the variant we tested

Why is this important to your vet?

'Izzy', Isabella has one copy of a variant associated with reduced ALT activity as measured on veterinary blood chemistry panels. Please inform your veterinarian that 'Izzy', Isabella has this genotype, as ALT is often used as an indicator of liver health and 'Izzy', Isabella is likely to have a lower than average resting ALT activity. As such, an increase in 'Izzy', Isabella’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 Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, and more

Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome, TNS

Identified in Border Collies

Progressive Retinal Atrophy, prcd

Identified in Australian Shepherds and Miniature/MAS-type Australian Shepherds

Collie Eye Anomaly

Identified in Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, and more

Canine Multifocal Retinopathy, cmr1

Identified in Australian Shepherds and Miniature/MAS-type Australian Shepherds

Hereditary Cataracts

Identified in Australian Shepherds and Miniature/MAS-type Australian Shepherds

Primary Lens Luxation

Identified in Border Collies

Urate Kidney & Bladder Stones

Identified in Australian Shepherds and Miniature/MAS-type Australian Shepherds

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5, NCL 5

Identified in Border Collies

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 6, NCL 6

Identified in Australian Shepherds and Miniature/MAS-type Australian Shepherds

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8, NCL 8

Identified in Australian Shepherds and Miniature/MAS-type Australian Shepherds

Degenerative Myelopathy, DM

Identified in Australian Shepherds

Myotonia Congenita

Identified in Border Collies

Cobalamin Malabsorption

Identified in Border Collies

Craniomandibular Osteopathy, CMO

Identified in Australian Shepherds and Miniature/MAS-type Australian Shepherds

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Through 'Izzy', Isabella’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

A1a

Haplotype

A17

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A1a

'Izzy', Isabella’s Haplogroup

A1a is the most common maternal lineage among Western dogs. This lineage traveled from the site of dog domestication in Central Asia to Europe along with an early dog expansion perhaps 10,000 years ago. It hung around in European village dogs for many millennia. Then, about 300 years ago, some of the prized females in the line were chosen as the founding dogs for several dog breeds. That set in motion a huge expansion of this lineage. It's now the maternal lineage of the overwhelming majority of Mastiffs, Labrador Retrievers and Gordon Setters. About half of Boxers and less than half of Shar-Pei dogs descend from the A1a line. It is also common across the world among village dogs, a legacy of European colonialism.

A17

'Izzy', Isabella’s Haplotype

Part of the large A1a haplogroup, this common haplotype is found in village dogs across the globe. Among breed dogs, we find it most frequently in Labrador Retrievers, Boxers, and Mastiffs.

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

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