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Sig

Dutch Shepherd

“BRN 40417”

Instagram tag
@sigthepocketrocket

Place of Birth

Alabama, USA

Current Location

Dallas, Georgia, USA

From

Alabama, USA

This dog has been viewed and been given 7 wags

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Dutch Shepherd

The Dutch Shepherd is a herding dog of Dutch origin. They were used by shepherds and farmers who needed a versatile dog, with few demands, and a dog that was able to adapt to a harsh and meager existence.

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Here’s what Sig’s family tree may have looked like.
While there may be other possible configurations of his family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Sig’s breed mix.
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Health Summary

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

Breed-Relevant Genetic Conditions

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Von Willebrand Disease Type I, Type I vWD

Identified in Dutch Shepherds

Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VII, Sly Syndrome, MPS VII

Identified in Dutch Shepherds

Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia 1

Identified in Dutch Shepherds

Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia 2

Identified in Dutch Shepherds

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Through Sig’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

A1b

Haplotype

A412

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A1b

Sig’s Haplogroup

This female lineage was very likely one of the original lineages in the wolves that were first domesticated into dogs in Central Asia about 15,000 years ago. Since then, the lineage has been very successful and travelled the globe! Dogs from this group are found in ancient Bronze Age fossils in the Middle East and southern Europe. By the end of the Bronze Age, it became exceedingly common in Europe. These dogs later became many of the dogs that started some of today's most popular breeds, like German Shepherds, Pugs, Whippets, English Sheepdogs and Miniature Schnauzers. During the period of European colonization, the lineage became even more widespread as European dogs followed their owners to far-flung places like South America and Oceania. It's now found in many popular breeds as well as village dogs across the world!

A412

Sig’s Haplotype

Part of the A1b haplogroup, the A412 haplotype occurs most commonly in Belgian Malinois. It's a rare find!

A1b is the most common haplogroup found in German Shepherds.

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Through Sig’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.4/11

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A1b

Sig’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.4/11

Sig’s Haplotype

Part of the A1b haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most frequently in mixed breed dogs.

Great Danes and Pomeranians have this in common!

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