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Robby

Mixed Ancestry

“Had 8 brothers and sisters all but 2 were black and white and one was all tan- born on 7th st in Los Osos 1/11/2008. Included are pictures of his dad and mom. Passed away 12/11/2023 -15 years 11 months”

Place of Birth

Baywood-Los Osos, California, USA

Current Location

Baywood-Los Osos, California, USA

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Baywood-Los Osos, California, USA

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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 Eskimo Dog

American Eskimo Dogs belong to the spitz family and they actually came from Germany. They got their start in American circuses due to their intelligence. Today, Eskies make wonderful family pets.

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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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Golden Retriever

Developed as an ideal hunting retriever, the Golden Retriever's eagerness to please and friendliness has made them an extremely popular family pet.

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Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Pinschers are a strong and athletic breed that are built to guard and protect.

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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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Gordon Setter

The Gordon Setter is a regal looking pup, but is as athletic as they come. They were bred in 17th century Scotland for hunting, but now primarily serve as companion dogs. These guys are fiercely loyal and bright.

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DNA Breed Origins

Breed colors:
Chow Chow
American Eskimo Dog
Rottweiler
Golden Retriever
Doberman Pinscher
German Shepherd Dog
Gordon Setter

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Here’s what Robby’s family tree may have looked like.
Robby
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Mixed Mixed Chow Chow / German Shepherd Dog mix American Eskimo Dog / Golden Retriever mix Rottweiler / Chow Chow mix American Eskimo Dog / Doberman Pinscher mix Chow Chow German Shepherd Dog mix American Eskimo Dog Golden Retriever mix Rottweiler Chow Chow American Eskimo Dog Doberman Pinscher mix
While there may be other possible configurations of his family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Robby’s breed mix.

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Through Robby’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

A1e

Haplotype

A470

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A1e

Robby’s Haplogroup

This female lineage likely stems from some of the original Central Asian wolves that were domesticated into modern dogs starting about 15,000 years ago. It seemed to be a fairly rare dog line for most of dog history until the past 300 years, when the lineage seemed to “explode” out and spread quickly. What really separates this group from the pack is its presence in Alaskan village dogs and Samoyeds. It is possible that this was an indigenous lineage brought to the Americas from Siberia when people were first starting to make that trip themselves! We see this lineage pop up in overwhelming numbers of Irish Wolfhounds, and it also occurs frequently in popular large breeds like Bernese Mountain Dogs, Saint Bernards and Great Danes. Shetland Sheepdogs are also common members of this maternal line, and we see it a lot in Boxers, too. Though it may be all mixed up with European dogs thanks to recent breeding events, its origins in the Americas makes it a very exciting lineage for sure!

A470

Robby’s Haplotype

Part of the A1e haplogroup, the A470 haplotype occurs most commonly in Alaskan-type Huskies. It's a rare find!

Irish Wolfhounds are a consistent carrier of A1e.

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Through Robby’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

C

Haplotype

H5a

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C

Robby’s Haplogroup

C is a relatively rare paternal lineage. The dog populations which bear C are a disparate bunch. The Akita and Shiba Inu are Japanese breeds, the former of which seems to have roots in the Jomon population of hunter-gatherers which were present in the islands of Japan before the ancestors of the modern Japanese arrived. The New Guinea Singing Dog, Samoyed, and Alaska Malamute are all disparate breeds that also represent the C lineage. One village dog from Peru also bore this lineage. This wide distribution and diversity suggest C is not a recently expanded lineage. It likely represents a canid lineage which diversified sometime around the Last Glacial Maximum, when the dogs of Siberia and Oceania split off and went their separate ways.

H5a

Robby’s Haplotype

Part of the C haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most commonly in Akitas and Alaskan Malamutes.

The Shiba Inu descends from this relativey rare haplogroup.

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