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Mixed Ancestry

  • JoJo, an American Pit Bull Terrier and Labrador Retriever mix tested with EmbarkVet.com JoJo, an American Pit Bull Terrier and Labrador Retriever mix tested with EmbarkVet.com
    8 months

“Jojo was adopted in 2020 at the age of 7 weeks from Special Pals Rescue. Jojo is now 44 lbs, she loves to play & chase around after anything that moves. She is very inquisitive and wants to sniff everything. She likes time outdoors playing, laying out in the sun, playing fetch & running around the yard. When it comes to meeting strangers, she can be a little shy at first, but usually warms up very quickly and is friendly. Overall, she is great with people and other pets.”

Current Location

Rosenberg, Texas, USA

From

Special Pals, Greenhouse Road, Houston, TX, USA

This dog has been viewed and been given 23 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:

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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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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Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniels are handsome and intelligent hunting dogs that are also well-suited to life as a loving family pet.

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Chow Chow

This distinctive-looking dog breed has a proud, independent spirit that some describe as catlike. Often aloof and suspicious of strangers, the Chow Chow may not be a cuddle buddy, but for the right person, they are a fiercely loyal companion.

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Boxer

Developed in Germany, the Boxer is a popular family dog: patient, loyal and smart-requiring lots of exercise and proper training. For active families or owners looking for a rambunctious jogging buddy, Boxers may be the perfect breed. Boxers delight their humans with their sense of humor and affectionate nature.

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American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terriers are powerful but playful dogs that are both loyal and affectionate with their owners.

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DNA Breed Origins

Breed colors:
American Pit Bull Terrier
Labrador Retriever
Cocker Spaniel
Chow Chow
Boxer
American Staffordshire Terrier
Supermutt

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Here’s what JoJo’s family tree may have looked like.
JoJo
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Mixed Labrador Retriever mix Cocker Spaniel / American Pit Bull Terrier mix Chow Chow / Boxer mix Labrador Retriever American Pit Bull Terrier mix Cocker Spaniel American Pit Bull Terrier mix Chow Chow mix Boxer mix Labrador Retriever Labrador Retriever American Pit Bull Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier mix
While there may be other possible configurations of her family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain JoJo’s breed mix.

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Through JoJo’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

B83

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B1

JoJo’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.

B83

JoJo’s Haplotype

Part of the B1 haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most frequently in English Cocker Spaniels.

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

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