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MAGGIE

Belgian Shepherd

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Place of Birth

Pemberton Township, NJ, USA

Current Location

Pemberton Township, NJ, USA

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Pemberton Township, NJ, USA

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Belgian Malinois

The Belgian Malinois is an impressive working dog. These guys have become a staple within the military and the police force due to their intelligence and drive. They can make wonderful companions as long as they are thoroughly exercised.

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DNA Breed Origins

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Belgian Malinois

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Changes to this dog’s profile
  • On 7/17/2020 changed name from "EARL" to "MAGGIE"
  • On 7/17/2020 changed name from "KRIS" to "EARL"
  • On 7/17/2020 changed name from "Red" to "KRIS"
  • On 12/2/2019 changed name from "Ruby & Donnie Litter (4F-4M)" to "Red"
  • On 8/18/2019 changed name from "Ruby & Donnie Litter (8 pups)" to "Ruby & Donnie Litter (4F-4M)"
  • On 8/18/2019 changed name from "Ruby & Donnie Litter (4F-4M)" to "Ruby & Donnie Litter (8 pups)"
  • On 8/18/2019 changed name from "Ruby & Donnie Litter (8 pups)" to "Ruby & Donnie Litter (4F-4M)"
  • On 8/18/2019 changed name from "Ruby & Donnie Litter (8)" to "Ruby & Donnie Litter (8 pups)"
  • On 8/18/2019 changed name from "Ruby & Donnie Litter" to "Ruby & Donnie Litter (8)"
  • On 8/18/2019 changed name from "Litter" to "Ruby & Donnie Litter"
  • On 8/18/2019 changed name from "Red" to "Litter"
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While there may be other possible configurations of her family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain MAGGIE’s breed mix.

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Health Summary

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MAGGIE has one variant that you should let your vet know about.

ALT Activity

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MAGGIE inherited one copy of the variant we tested

Why is this important to your vet?

MAGGIE has one copy of a variant associated with reduced ALT activity as measured on veterinary blood chemistry panels. Please inform your veterinarian that MAGGIE has this genotype, as ALT is often used as an indicator of liver health and MAGGIE is likely to have a lower than average resting ALT activity. As such, an increase in MAGGIE’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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Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VII, Sly Syndrome, MPS VII (GUSB Exon 3, German Shepherd Variant)

Identified in Belgian Malinois and Belgian Shepherds

Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia 1 (KCNJ10)

Identified in Belgian Malinois and Belgian Shepherds

Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia 2 (ATP1B2)

Identified in Belgian Malinois and Belgian Shepherds

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Through MAGGIE’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

A1d

Haplotype

A11a/419

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A1d

MAGGIE’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.

A11a/419

MAGGIE’s Haplotype

Part of the A1d haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most frequently in Yorkshire Terriers, Old English Sheepdogs, and Miniature Schnauzers.

The vast majority of Rottweilers have the A1d haplogroup.

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Through MAGGIE’s Y-chromosome we can trace her father’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

H1a.56

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A1a

MAGGIE’s Haplogroup

Some of the wolves that became the original dogs in Central Asia around 15,000 years ago came from this long and distinguished line of male dogs. After domestication, they followed their humans from Asia to Europe and then didn't stop there. They took root in Europe, eventually becoming the dogs that founded the Vizsla breed 1,000 years ago. The Vizsla is a Central European hunting dog, and all male Vizslas descend from this line. During the Age of Exploration, like their owners, these pooches went by the philosophy, "Have sail, will travel!" From the windy plains of Patagonia to the snug and homey towns of the American Midwest, the beaches of a Pacific paradise, and the broad expanse of the Australian outback, these dogs followed their masters to the outposts of empires. Whether through good fortune or superior genetics, dogs from the A1a lineage traveled the globe and took root across the world. Now you find village dogs from this line frolicking on Polynesian beaches, hanging out in villages across the Americas, and scavenging throughout Old World settlements. You can also find this "prince of patrilineages" in breeds as different as German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Pugs, Border Collies, Scottish Terriers, and Irish Wolfhounds. No male wolf line has been as successful as the A1a line!

H1a.56

MAGGIE’s Haplotype

Part of the A1a haplogroup, the H1a.56 haplotype occurs most commonly in Belgian Malinois. It's a rare find!

Dogs with A1a lineage travelled during European Colonial times.

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