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Sammy

Goldendoodle

“He LOVES to run and play. He loves people, dogs, cats, basically anything alive and he’s such a happy boy. He enjoys life to the fullest and loves to give love. He purrs like a cat when you show him affection and he absolutely adores belly scratches and butt scratches. We call him our little kitty because he also goes in between our legs multiple times to greet us. He LIVES for his daily naps and cuddles. He loves to explore wherever he is and he is obsessed with the snow and the outdoors.”

Place of Birth

Louisiana, USA

Current Location

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

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Genetic Breed Result

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Poodle (Standard)

Known as the national dog breed of France, poodles were developed in Germany and are known for their loyalty and distinctive coat.

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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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DNA Breed Origins

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Poodle (Standard)
Golden Retriever

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Here’s what Sammy’s family tree may have looked like.
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Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Poodle (Standard) mix Poodle (Standard) mix Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Standard) / Golden Retriever mix Poodle (Standard) Golden Retriever / Poodle (Standard) mix Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Standard) Golden Retriever Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Standard) Golden Retriever Poodle (Standard)
While there may be other possible configurations of his family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Sammy’s breed mix.
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Through Sammy’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

B1

Haplotype

B49

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B1

Sammy’s Haplogroup

B1 is the second most common maternal lineage in breeds of European or American origin. It is the female line of the majority of Golden Retrievers, Basset Hounds, and Shih Tzus, and about half of Beagles, Pekingese and Toy Poodles. This lineage is also somewhat common among village dogs that carry distinct ancestry from these breeds. We know this is a result of B1 dogs being common amongst the European dogs that their conquering owners brought around the world, because nowhere on earth is it a very common lineage in village dogs. It even enables us to trace the path of (human) colonization: Because most Bichons are B1 and Bichons are popular in Spanish culture, B1 is now fairly common among village dogs in Latin America.

B49

Sammy’s Haplotype

Part of the large B1 haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most commonly in Poodles. It’s a rare find!

The B1 haplogroup can be found in village dogs like the Peruvian Village Dog, pictured above.

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Through Sammy’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

A1b

Haplotype

Ha.44

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Sammy’s Haplogroup

For most of dog history, this haplogroup was probably quite rare. However, a couple hundred years ago it seems to have found its way into a prized male guard dog in Europe who had many offspring, including the ancestors of many European guard breeds such as Doberman Pinchers, St. Bernards, and Great Danes. Despite being rare, many of the most imposing dogs on Earth have it; strangely, so do many Pomeranians! Perhaps this explains why some Poms are so tough, acting like they're ten times their actual size! This lineage is most commonly found in working dogs, in particular guard dogs. With origins in Europe, it spread widely across other regions as Europeans took their dogs across the world.

Ha.44

Sammy’s Haplotype

Part of the A1b haplogroup, this haplotype occurs primarily in Poodles and Belgian Sheepdogs.

Great Danes and Pomeranians have this in common!

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