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  • Louie, an American Pit Bull Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier mix tested with EmbarkVet.com Louie, an American Pit Bull Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier mix tested with EmbarkVet.com
    Louie totally lets us put clothes on him

“Louie has been adopted a few times out of Brookhaven Shelter on Long Island. We adopted him in April 2020 (6-7 years old) and know very little about his past. We have learned that despite being given up a few times he is extremely lovable, and loves people. He loves his daily walks, playing and snuggling with his toys and also enjoys being fashionable. Overall, Louie is a very good boy and we are lucky to have him in our lives! Fun Fact: Louie has two different eyes and two different ears!”

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Current Location

Commack, New York, USA

From

Brookhaven, NY, USA

This dog has been viewed and been given 27 wags

Genetic Breed Result

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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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American Staffordshire Terrier

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

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Cane Corso

Cane Corsos are strong working dogs, also acting as loyal and protective companion dogs.

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Akita

The Akita is a large breed of dog originating from the mountainous northern regions of Japan.

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American Pit Bull Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
Cane Corso
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Here’s what Louie’s family tree may have looked like.
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Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS American Pit Bull Terrier mix American Pit Bull Terrier mix American Pit Bull Terrier Cane Corso / Akita mix American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier / American Pit Bull Terrier mix American Pit Bull Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier Cane Corso Akita mix American Pit Bull Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier
While there may be other possible configurations of his family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Louie’s breed mix.
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Through Louie’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

A1d

Haplotype

A424

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A1d

Louie’s Haplogroup

This female lineage can be traced back about 15,000 years to some of the original Central Asian wolves that were domesticated into modern dogs. The early females that represent this lineage were likely taken into Eurasia, where they spread rapidly. As a result, many modern breed and village dogs from the Americas, Africa, through Asia and down into Oceania belong to this group! This widespread lineage is not limited to a select few breeds, but the majority of Rottweilers, Afghan Hounds and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons belong to it. It is also the most common female lineage among Papillons, Samoyeds and Jack Russell Terriers. Considering its occurrence in breeds as diverse as Afghan Hounds and Samoyeds, some of this is likely ancient variation. But because of its presence in many modern European breeds, much of its diversity likely can be attributed to much more recent breeding.

A424

Louie’s Haplotype

Part of the A1d haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most frequently in American Pit Bull Terriers, Barbets, and Staffordshire Terriers.

The vast majority of Rottweilers have the A1d haplogroup.

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Through Louie’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

A2b

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Hc.17

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Louie’s Haplogroup

A2b appears to have split a few times in succession, which means that some of the Central Asian male ancestors of this lineage went their separate ways before their respective Y chromosomes made their rounds. There is not much diversity in this lineage, meaning that it has only begun to take off recently. Two iconic breeds, the Dachshund and Bloodhound, represent this lineage well. Over half of Rottweilers are A2b, as are the majority of Labrador Retrievers and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. While A2a is restricted mostly to East Asia, this paternal line is also found among European breeds.

Hc.17

Louie’s Haplotype

Part of the A2b haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most frequently in mixed breed dogs.

A2b is found in the Daschund breed.

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