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Pokey

Mixed Ancestry

“Pokey was found by the side of the road near the Little Creek Casino outside of Shelton, WA in the summer of 2008. She was brought to Adopt-A-Pet in Shelton by a good samaritan, and immediately became a favorite there. We were lucky to adopt her when we did! Nearly 13 years later, she's still going strong, nearing her 14th birthday (estimated). She's an amazing super mutt like no other: incredibly affectionate and friendly, a skilled huntress, and a real beauty.”

Place of Birth

Shelton, Washington, USA

Current Location

Renton, Washington, USA

From

Adopt-A-Pet of Shelton, Washington, East Jensen Road, Shelton, WA, 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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Akita

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

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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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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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American Staffordshire Terrier

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

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Rottweiler

Originally used for driving cattle and protecting valuable convoys, Rottweilers are now popular family pets as well as guard, police and military dogs.

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DNA Breed Origins

Breed colors:
American Pit Bull Terrier
Akita
German Shepherd Dog
Chow Chow
American Staffordshire Terrier
Rottweiler

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Changes to this dog’s profile
  • On 6/10/2021 changed handle from "pokey24" to "pokey_girl"
Here’s what Pokey’s family tree may have looked like.
Pokey
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Mixed Akita mix American Pit Bull Terrier / American Staffordshire Terrier mix Chow Chow / Rottweiler mix Akita American Pit Bull Terrier / German Shepherd Dog mix American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier mix Chow Chow Rottweiler mix Akita Akita American Pit Bull Terrier German Shepherd Dog
While there may be other possible configurations of her family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Pokey’s breed mix.

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Through Pokey’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

B2

Haplotype

B33

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B2

Pokey’s Haplogroup

B2 is a very rare maternal line. It is present in the ancient Canaan Dog, Akita, and Indian village dog. The distribution between two ancient dog breeds suggests that this may have been a more common lineage in the past, and has been declined more recently.

B33

Pokey’s Haplotype

Part of the small B2 haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most commonly in Akitas. It’s a rare find!

This Canaan Dog descends from this rare maternal line.

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

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