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Towi Almanza

Mixed Ancestry

“He’s sleepy”

Place of Birth

Roswell, New Mexico, USA

Current Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

From

Roswell, New Mexico, 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:

Xoloitzcuintli

Xolos are hairless, which contributes to their striking looks. Don't be detered, their warm body and affectionate behavior makes them a great companion dog.

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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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DNA Breed Origins

Breed colors:
Xoloitzcuintli
American Pit Bull Terrier
Supermutt

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Here’s what Towi Almanza’s family tree may have looked like.
Towi Almanza
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Xoloitzcuintli mix Xoloitzcuintli mix Xoloitzcuintli Xoloitzcuintli / American Pit Bull Terrier mix Xoloitzcuintli Xoloitzcuintli / American Pit Bull Terrier mix Xoloitzcuintli Xoloitzcuintli Xoloitzcuintli American Pit Bull Terrier mix Xoloitzcuintli Xoloitzcuintli Xoloitzcuintli American Pit Bull Terrier
While there may be other possible configurations of his family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Towi Almanza’s breed mix.
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Through Towi Almanza’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

A1a

Haplotype

A266

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A1a

Towi Almanza’s Haplogroup

A1a is the most common maternal lineage among Western dogs. This lineage traveled from the site of dog domestication in Central Asia to Europe along with an early dog expansion perhaps 10,000 years ago. It hung around in European village dogs for many millennia. Then, about 300 years ago, some of the prized females in the line were chosen as the founding dogs for several dog breeds. That set in motion a huge expansion of this lineage. It's now the maternal lineage of the overwhelming majority of Mastiffs, Labrador Retrievers and Gordon Setters. About half of Boxers and less than half of Shar-Pei dogs descend from the A1a line. It is also common across the world among village dogs, a legacy of European colonialism.

A266

Towi Almanza’s Haplotype

Part of the large A1a haplogroup, this uncommon haplotype occurs in dogs with European ancestry.

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Through Towi Almanza’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

D

Haplotype

H10.1/Hd.4

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D

Towi Almanza’s Haplogroup

The D paternal lineage is very common in well-known populations of dogs. Breeds belonging to the D lineage likely have direct male ancestors that can be traced all the way back to the origin of domestic dogs themselves! One popular breed that commonly sports a D lineage is the Boxer. Boxers were developed in the late 19th century from Mastiff dogs, so it is no surprise that D is well represented among Mastiffs, Bulldogs, as well as Terriers. Intriguingly, D is also found among Lhasa Apsos, an ancient Tibetan breed, and Afghan Hounds. While the presence of this lineage in Polynesia or the New World can be chalked up to interbreeding with European dogs brought during voyages of discovery or later settlement, D is also well represented among village dog populations in the Middle East and Africa. If the fact that we find dogs bearing a D lineage in the Middle East (not to mention the large amount of diversity among Middle Eastern D lineage males) is any indication of ancient residence in that region, then the presence among Oceanian village dogs is peculiar. Rather, it may be that D is part of a broader Eurasian group of ancient paternal lineages which disappeared from the eastern portion of its original range, persisting in the island of New Guinea as well as West Asia and Africa. With the rise of Mastiff breeds, the D lineage received a new life as it became common among many types of working dogs.

H10.1/Hd.4

Towi Almanza’s Haplotype

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

The D paternal lineage is common in Boxers.

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