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Rita

Mixed Ancestry

“Rita was found wandering around the streets of Everett, WA as a pup. She was brought to the Everett shelter, and then moved to PAWS Lynnwood so that she would have more success in getting adopted out (Everett has breed specific legislation). We often joke that she must have escaped from a backyard and just run up to the first person she saw or into their house because she is so friendly, loves everyone, and hates being cold or wet. She loves all the creature comforts.”

Current Location

Seattle, Washington, USA

From

Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), 44th Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA, USA

This dog has been viewed and been given 7 wags

Genetic Breed Result

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American Bully

The American Bully may look intimidating with its muscular build, but these dogs are bred to be the ideal family or companion dog. This breed is notable for coming in several different size and type varieties, so there's a lot of diversity in their appearance. They're a newer breed, originating in the 80s and 90s in the United States.

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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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DNA Breed Origins

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American Bully
American Pit Bull Terrier

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Here’s what Rita’s family tree may have looked like.
Rita
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS American Bully mix American Pit Bull Terrier / American Bully mix American Bully American Pit Bull Terrier / American Bully mix American Pit Bull Terrier American Bully American Bully American Bully American Pit Bull Terrier American Bully mix American Pit Bull Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Bully American Bully
While there may be other possible configurations of her family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Rita’s breed mix.
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Health Summary

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Good news!

Rita is not at increased risk for the genetic health conditions that Embark tests.

Breed-Relevant Genetic Conditions

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Progressive Retinal Atrophy, crd1

Identified in American Bullies and American Pit Bull Terriers

Progressive Retinal Atrophy, crd2

Identified in American Bullies and American Pit Bull Terriers

Canine Multifocal Retinopathy, cmr1

Identified in American Bullies

Urate Kidney & Bladder Stones

Identified in American Bullies and American Pit Bull Terriers

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis, Cerebellar Ataxia, NCL4A

Identified in American Bullies and American Pit Bull Terriers

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 10, NCL 10

Identified in American Bullies

L-2-Hydroxyglutaricaciduria, L2HGA

Identified in American Bullies and American Pit Bull Terriers

Ichthyosis

Identified in American Bullies

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Through Rita’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

A248

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A1d

Rita’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.

A248

Rita’s Haplotype

Part of the large A1d haplogroup, this haplotype has been detected in village dogs in French Polynesia and Colombia. Among breeds, it occurs in Jack Russell Terriers, Fox Terrier Wires, and Cocker Spaniels.

The vast majority of Rottweilers have the A1d haplogroup.

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

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