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“Bernie”
Sir Bernie Banders, Adventurer, Destroyer of Cupcakes

Mixed Ancestry

“Bernie was born in our foster home after his mama was removed from a hoarding situation. He was unfortunately born with a rare congenital condition called atlantoaxial luxation, which required him to live in a splint to avoid the risk of sudden death. In spite of heroic efforts to save him, he passed away at 14 weeks from complications due to this and laryngeal collapse. He was the best scuttlemuppet. His life was short, but it burned bright. He was very, very loved.”

Current Location

Burnsville, Minnesota, USA

From

Texas, USA

This dog has been viewed and been given 19 wags

Genetic Breed Result

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Embark Supermutt analysis

What’s in that Supermutt? There may be small amounts of DNA from these distant ancestors:

Chihuahua

Chihuahuas have a huge personality that defies their tiny frame, known to be highly active and intelligent canines.

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Poodle (Small)

A highly intelligent and playful dog, Miniature and Toy Poodles make for great lap dogs and companions.

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Pomeranian

The Pomeranian is a cocky, animated companion with an extroverted personality.

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Miniature Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzers are an alert and spirited breed with guard dog tendencies.

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DNA Breed Origins

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Chihuahua
Poodle (Small)
Pomeranian
Miniature Schnauzer
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Changes to this dog’s profile
  • On 11/2/2018 changed name from "Sir Bernie Banders, Adventurer, Destroyer of Cupcakes, Long May He Reign" to "Sir Bernie Banders, Adventurer, Destroyer of Cupcakes"
Here’s what Bernie’s family tree may have looked like.
Sir Bernie Banders, Adventurer, Destroyer of Cupcakes
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Mixed Mixed Chihuahua / Poodle (Small) mix Pomeranian mix Chihuahua / Poodle (Small) mix Pomeranian mix Chihuahua Poodle (Small) mix Pomeranian Mixed Chihuahua Poodle (Small) Pomeranian mix Mixed
While there may be other possible configurations of his family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Bernie’s breed mix.
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Health Summary

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Bernie is at increased risk for one genetic health condition.

Intervertebral Disc Disease (Type I)

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Bernie inherited one copy of the variant we tested

How to interpret this result

Bernie has one copy of an FGF4 retrogene on chromosome 12. In some breeds such as Beagles, Cocker Spaniels, and Dachshunds (among others) this variant is found in nearly all dogs. While those breeds are known to have an elevated risk of IVDD, many dogs in those breeds never develop IVDD. For mixed breed dogs and purebreds of other breeds where this variant is not as common, risk for Type I IVDD is greater for individuals with this variant than for similar dogs.

What is Intervertebral Disc Disease (Type I)?

Type I Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a back/spine issue that refers to a health condition affecting the discs that act as cushions between vertebrae. With Type I IVDD, affected dogs can have a disc event where it ruptures or herniates towards the spinal cord. This pressure on the spinal cord causes neurologic signs which can range from a wobbly gait to impairment of movement. Chondrodystrophy (CDDY) refers to the relative proportion between a dog’s legs and body, wherein the legs are shorter and the body longer. There are multiple different variants that can cause a markedly chondrodystrophic appearance as observed in Dachshunds and Corgis. However, this particular variant is the only one known to also increase the risk for IVDD.

Breed-Relevant Genetic Conditions

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Von Willebrand Disease Type I, Type I vWD (VWF)

Identified in Small Poodles

Progressive Retinal Atrophy, rcd3 (PDE6A)

Identified in Pomeranians

Progressive Retinal Atrophy, prcd (PRCD Exon 1)

Identified in Chihuahuas and Small Poodles

Progressive Retinal Atrophy, crd4/cord1 (RPGRIP1)

Identified in Chihuahuas

Urate Kidney & Bladder Stones (SLC2A9)

Identified in Pomeranians

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 7, NCL 7 (MFSD8, Chihuahua and Chinese Crested Variant)

Identified in Chihuahuas

GM2 Gangliosidosis (HEXB, Poodle Variant)

Identified in Small Poodles

Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome, PMDS (AMHR2)

Identified in Miniature Schnauzers

Spinocerebellar Ataxia with Myokymia and/or Seizures (KCNJ10)

Identified in Chihuahuas

Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures, NEWS (ATF2)

Identified in Small Poodles

Myotonia Congenita (CLCN1 Exon 7, Miniature Schnauzer Variant)

Identified in Miniature Schnauzers

Oculocutaneous Albinism, OCA (SLC45A2, Small Breed Variant)

Identified in Pomeranians

Hereditary Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets (VDR)

Identified in Pomeranians

Osteochondrodysplasia (SLC13A1, Poodle Variant)

Identified in Small Poodles

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Through Bernie’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

B1b

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B1

Sir Bernie Banders, Adventurer, Destroyer of Cupcakes’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.

B1b

Sir Bernie Banders, Adventurer, Destroyer of Cupcakes’s Haplotype

Part of the large B1 haplogroup, we see this haplotype in village dogs across the world, including those from Central America, the Middle East, South Asia, and the French Polynesian Islands. Among the 31 breed dogs we see it in, we see it in Poodles, Otterhounds, and Labrador Retrievers. It is also our most commonly-sampled Golden Retriever haplotype!

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

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Through Bernie’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

A1a

Haplotype

H1a.4

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A1a

Sir Bernie Banders, Adventurer, Destroyer of Cupcakes’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.4

Sir Bernie Banders, Adventurer, Destroyer of Cupcakes’s Haplotype

Part of the large A1a haplogroup, this haplotype occurs in village dogs in Colombia. It is common in small dogs like Dachshund, Miniature Dachshund, and Chihuahuas, but can also be found in larger breeds like Golden Retrievers.

Dogs with A1a lineage travelled during European Colonial times.

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