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Luna

Mixed Ancestry

“Rescued as a pregnant stray from the Arizona-Mexico border in 2015. Now she's a certified therapy dog who also competes in agility and scentwork! She is strangely not hyper, gets along with any size dog and my cats, but will chase birds and bunnies :)”

Current Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

From

Douglas, Arizona, USA

This dog has been viewed and been given 11 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:

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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Australian Cattle Dog

A classic cattle dog, Australian Cattle Dogs were developed from a mixture of breeds in Australia in the 19th century, and still maintain their energetic herding instincts today.

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Australian Shepherd

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

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Dogs Like Luna

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Discover dogs who share a similar breed mix to Luna. A higher score means the two dogs have more of their breed mix in common. A score of 100% means they share the exact same breed mix!

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DNA Breed Origins

Breed colors:
Border Collie
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd
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Changes to this dog’s profile
  • On 11/17/2019 changed name from "Luna Venkat FDC OAP OJP NFP SIN SEN SCN THDN CGCA TKE" to "Luna"
  • On 11/17/2019 changed name from "Luna Venkat FDC OAP OJP NFP SIN SEN THDN CGCA TKE" to "Luna Venkat FDC OAP OJP NFP SIN SEN SCN THDN CGCA TKE"
  • On 7/28/2019 changed name from "Luna Venkat FDC OAP OJP NFP SIN SEN THDN CGCA TKP" to "Luna Venkat FDC OAP OJP NFP SIN SEN THDN CGCA TKE"
  • On 7/3/2019 changed name from "Luna SEN SIN FDC OAP OJP NFP THDN CGCA TKE" to "Luna Venkat FDC OAP OJP NFP SIN SEN THDN CGCA TKP"
  • On 6/17/2019 changed name from "Luna FDC OAP OJP NFP THDN CGCA TKP" to "Luna SEN SIN FDC OAP OJP NFP THDN CGCA TKE"
  • On 5/6/2019 changed name from "Luna" to "Luna FDC OAP OJP NFP THDN CGCA TKP"
Here’s what Luna’s family tree may have looked like.
Luna
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Border Collie mix Australian Cattle Dog mix Border Collie Australian Shepherd mix Australian Cattle Dog Border Collie / Australian Cattle Dog mix Border Collie Border Collie Australian Shepherd Mixed Australian Cattle Dog Australian Cattle Dog Border Collie Australian Cattle Dog mix
While there may be other possible configurations of her family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Luna’s breed mix.
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Health Summary

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Luna is at increased risk for one genetic health condition.

And inherited three variants that you should learn more about.

Primary Lens Luxation

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Luna inherited one copy of the variant we tested

How to interpret this result

Luna has one copy of a variant in the ADAMTS17 gene and is at some risk for developing PLL. This variant is known to have an additive effect, so while dogs with one copy of the variant like Luna have a higher risk than dogs with two healthy alleles at ADAMTS17, their risk is much lower than a dog with two copies of the variant. Actual risk associated with having one copy of this variant appears to vary in a breed-specific manner. A study published by Gould et al 2011 supports that Tibetan Terriers with one copy of the variant have minimal risk of developing PLL, whereas this risk can range from 2-20% in other terrier breeds. Please consult with your veterinarian to discuss the best ways to monitor Luna's eyes and vision.

What is Primary Lens Luxation?

PLL occurs when the lens spontaneously detaches from its normal residence within the pupil, leading to reduced visual acuity. Anterior lens luxation is when the lens falls forward and posterior lens luxation is when the lens falls backwards in the eye.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy, prcd

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Luna inherited one copy of the variant we tested

What does this result mean?

This variant should not impact Luna’s health. This variant is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, meaning that a dog needs two copies of the variant to show signs of this condition. Luna is unlikely to develop this condition due to this variant because she only has one copy of the variant.

What is Progressive Retinal Atrophy, prcd?

PRA-prcd is a retinal disease that causes progressive, non-painful vision loss. The retina contains cells, called photoreceptors, that collect information about light and send signals to the brain. There are two types of photoreceptors: rods, for night vision and movement, and cones, for day vision and color. This type of PRA leads to early loss of rod cells, leading to night blindness before day blindness.

Urate Kidney & Bladder Stones

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Luna inherited one copy of the variant we tested

What does this result mean?

This variant should not impact Luna’s health. This variant is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, meaning that a dog needs two copies of the variant to show signs of this condition. Luna is unlikely to develop this condition due to this variant because she only has one copy of the variant.

What is Urate Kidney & Bladder Stones?

This condition causes kidney and bladder stones composed of urate. In most dogs, uric acid is converted to allantoin, an inert substance that is then excreted in the urine. Dogs with HUU have defects in the pathway that converts uric acid to allantoin. As such, uric acid builds up, crystallizes and forms urate stones in the kidney and bladder. Uric acid is an intermediate of purine metabolism. While hyperuricemia in other species (including humans) can lead to painful conditions such as gout, dogs do not develop systemic signs of hyperuricemia.

ALT Activity

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Luna inherited one copy of the variant we tested

Why is this important to your vet?

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

Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome, TNS

Identified in Border Collies

Collie Eye Anomaly

Identified in Australian Cattle Dogs, Australian Shepherds, and more

Canine Multifocal Retinopathy, cmr1

Identified in Australian Shepherds

Hereditary Cataracts

Identified in Australian Shepherds

Cystinuria Type II-A

Identified in Australian Cattle Dogs

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5, NCL 5

Identified in Australian Cattle Dogs and Border Collies

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 6, NCL 6

Identified in Australian Shepherds

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8, NCL 8

Identified in Australian Cattle Dogs and Australian Shepherds

Degenerative Myelopathy, DM

Identified in Australian Shepherds

Myotonia Congenita

Identified in Australian Cattle Dogs and Border Collies

Cobalamin Malabsorption

Identified in Border Collies

Craniomandibular Osteopathy, CMO

Identified in Australian Shepherds

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Through Luna’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

C2

Haplotype

C21

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C2

Luna’s Haplogroup

C2 is a very old female lineage found more commonly among English Setters, English Bulldogs, and American Eskimo Dogs. We also see C2 in village dogs in South Asia. Rather than having a few characteristic breeds representing this lineage particularly well, it is present in a few uncommon individuals of many different breeds. Unlike some European breed lineages that have seen skyrocketing popularity along the path to the modern dogs we see today, C2 tends to reflect the deep history of man's best friend.

C21

Luna’s Haplotype

Part of the C2 haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most commonly in Border Collies, Australian Cattle Dogs, and village dogs in Fiji.

You can often find his haplogroup in the lovable English Bulldog.

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

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