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Leia

Mixed Ancestry

  • Leia, a Poodle (Standard) and German Shepherd Dog mix tested with EmbarkVet.com Leia, a Poodle (Standard) and German Shepherd Dog mix tested with EmbarkVet.com
    4 months old

“Leia was adopted on 3/12/2022, after being transported from Louisiana all the way to her new home in Colorado! Along with her siblings, she was surrendered to Acadiana Animal Aid around 1 month old. She’s now a very happy & healthy girl who loves popcorn, hiking, playing tug of war, & stealing your spot on the couch for movie night. Follow our adventures on IG @leiaunleashed 💗”

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@leiaunleashed

Place of Birth

Carencro, Louisiana, USA

Current Location

Denver, Colorado, USA

From

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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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:

Poodle (Standard)

Known as the national dog breed of France, poodles were developed in Germany and are known for their loyalty and distinctive coat.

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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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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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Golden Retriever

Developed as an ideal hunting retriever, the Golden Retriever's eagerness to please and friendliness has made them an extremely popular family pet.

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Chesapeake Bay Retriever

The loyal and affectionate Chesapeake Bay Retriever is well-known for a water resistant, wavy coat that it loves to get wet retrieving waterfowl.

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DNA Breed Origins

Breed colors:
Poodle (Standard)
German Shepherd Dog
Labrador Retriever
Golden Retriever
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
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Changes to this dog’s profile
  • On 10/28/2022 changed handle from "leiathedenverdoodle" to "leiaunleashed"
  • On 9/14/2022 changed handle from "leia1220" to "leiathedenverdoodle"
Here’s what Leia’s family tree may have looked like.
Leia
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS German Shepherd Dog mix Poodle (Standard) mix German Shepherd Dog Golden Retriever mix Poodle (Standard) Labrador Retriever / Chesapeake Bay Retriever mix German Shepherd Dog German Shepherd Dog Golden Retriever Mixed Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Standard) Labrador Retriever Chesapeake Bay Retriever mix
While there may be other possible configurations of her family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Leia’s breed mix.

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Through Leia’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

A382

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A1a

Leia’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.

A382

Leia’s Haplotype

Part of the large A1a haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most frequently in Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.

Shar Pei dogs think A1a is the coolest!

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

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