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Macho (nicknames: Macho Picchu, and Bunny)

Mixed Ancestry

“Macho is the 3rd pup our son brought us - he rescued two while he was in the Marine Corps (although it is my opinion that they rescued him!), and got Macho after he got out. The "breeder" was going to keep him, but his mother kept attacking him, and when my son heard about him and found out he was going to a shelter, he adopted him! When his apartment no longer allowed pets, Macho came to live with us, and he is now a much loved, big, sweet, snuggly part of our family!”

Place of Birth

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Current Location

Germantown, Maryland, USA

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Nashville, Tennessee, USA

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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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Staffordshire Bull Terrier

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a hardy pup from England. This breed is very similar, and often confused with the American Pit Bull Terrier. These dogs get a bad wrap, but they so lovable and they absolutely adore their owners. It is a shame how history has treated them so cruely.

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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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DNA Breed Origins

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American Pit Bull Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Boxer

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Changes to this dog’s profile
  • On 2/22/2019 changed name from "Macho Pichu" to "Macho (nicknames: Macho Picchu, and Bunny)"
  • On 12/4/2018 changed name from "Macho. Or Bunny." to "Macho Pichu"
  • On 3/1/2018 changed name from "Macho" to "Macho. Or Bunny."
Here’s what Macho (nicknames: Macho Picchu, and Bunny)’s family tree may have looked like.
Macho (nicknames: Macho Picchu, and Bunny)
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Mixed American Pit Bull Terrier mix American Pit Bull Terrier / Boxer mix American Staffordshire Terrier / Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier / Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix American Pit Bull Terrier Boxer American Staffordshire Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix American Pit Bull Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier
While there may be other possible configurations of his family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Macho (nicknames: Macho Picchu, and Bunny)’s breed mix.
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Through Macho (nicknames: Macho Picchu, and Bunny)’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

A1a

Haplotype

A17

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A1a

Macho (nicknames: Macho Picchu, and Bunny)’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

Macho (nicknames: Macho Picchu, and Bunny)’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.

Shar Pei dogs think A1a is the coolest!

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Through Macho (nicknames: Macho Picchu, and Bunny)’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

D

Haplotype

H10.1

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D

Macho (nicknames: Macho Picchu, and Bunny)’s Haplogroup

The D paternal lineage is very common in well-known populations of dogs. Breeds belonging to the D lineage likely have direct male ancestors that can be traced all the way back to the origin of domestic dogs themselves! One popular breed that commonly sports a D lineage is the Boxer. Boxers were developed in the late 19th century from Mastiff dogs, so it is no surprise that D is well represented among Mastiffs, Bulldogs, as well as Terriers. Intriguingly, D is also found among Lhasa Apsos, an ancient Tibetan breed, and Afghan Hounds. While the presence of this lineage in Polynesia or the New World can be chalked up to interbreeding with European dogs brought during voyages of discovery or later settlement, D is also well represented among village dog populations in the Middle East and Africa. If the fact that we find dogs bearing a D lineage in the Middle East (not to mention the large amount of diversity among Middle Eastern D lineage males) is any indication of ancient residence in that region, then the presence among Oceanian village dogs is peculiar. Rather, it may be that D is part of a broader Eurasian group of ancient paternal lineages which disappeared from the eastern portion of its original range, persisting in the island of New Guinea as well as West Asia and Africa. With the rise of Mastiff breeds, the D lineage received a new life as it became common among many types of working dogs.

H10.1

Macho (nicknames: Macho Picchu, and Bunny)’s Haplotype

Part of the D haplogroup, this widespread haplotype occurs frequently in Boxers, Chinese Shar-pei, Croatian Shepherds, and village dogs throughout the South Pacific and southeast Asia.

The D paternal lineage is common in Boxers.

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