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Mixed Ancestry

  • Thor, an Australian Cattle Dog and Chow Chow mix tested with EmbarkVet.com Thor, an Australian Cattle Dog and Chow Chow mix tested with EmbarkVet.com
    Cielo (left), Thor (right) - Siblings

“Found as a puppy in Northern/Page, Arizona with my 2 siblings (both girls). I was brought to Phoenix where I was adopted. I’m now living my best life in the Scottsdale area with 1 of my sisters (named Cielo) 🌵 I am a mix of brown, black and white (pictured on the right). I’m fluffy, loyal and laid back while my sister (pictured on the left) is crazy, energetic and smart.”

Place of Birth

Page, Arizona, USA

Current Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

From

Arizona, USA

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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:

Australian Cattle Dog

A classic cattle dog, Australian Cattle Dogs were developed from a mixture of breeds in Australia in the 19th century, and still maintain their energetic herding instincts today.

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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 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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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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Shetland Sheepdog

Shetland Sheepdogs are a lively, smart and athletic herding dogs that also makes a great family pet.

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DNA Breed Origins

Breed colors:
Australian Cattle Dog
Chow Chow
American Pit Bull Terrier
German Shepherd Dog
Shetland Sheepdog
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Here’s what Thor’s family tree may have looked like.
Thor
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Australian Cattle Dog mix Mixed Australian Cattle Dog American Pit Bull Terrier / German Shepherd Dog mix Chow Chow / American Pit Bull Terrier mix Australian Cattle Dog mix Australian Cattle Dog Australian Cattle Dog American Pit Bull Terrier mix German Shepherd Dog mix Chow Chow American Pit Bull Terrier mix Australian Cattle Dog Mixed
While there may be other possible configurations of his family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Thor’s breed mix.

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Through Thor’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

A4

Haplotype

A452

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A4

Thor’s Haplogroup

The A4 maternal lineage is fairly rare. It is found in Cocker Spaniels, but A4 is also represented well among East Asian breeds including the Chinese Crested Dog, Shar-Pei and Shih Tzu. Moving away from Asia, it is also found among Chihuahuas (a very old breed!) and village dogs in Peru. This may be a lineage that moved into Western breeds because of their owners' tendencies to mix them up with Eastern breeds in the early modern period.

A452

Thor’s Haplotype

Part of the A4 haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most frequently in mixed breed dogs.

The popular Chihuahua breed descends from the A4 maternal line.

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Through Thor’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.6

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A1b

Thor’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.6

Thor’s Haplotype

Part of the A1b haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most frequently in Basset Hounds.

Great Danes and Pomeranians have this in common!

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