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Wendigo "Wendi" TKN

Mixed Breed

“I adopted Wendi in 2019 as a potential service dog for me.. Despite Shelter dogs having a high wash rate she was perfect for the job! She is now a "fully" Trained, Medical Alert/response and Mobility assistance dog!”

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Current Location

Steger, Illinois, USA

From

South Suburban Humane Society, West End Avenue, Chicago Heights, IL, USA

This dog has been viewed and been given 11 wags

Registration

Microchip: 602855890

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:

Weimaraner

The Weimaraner is an all-purpose gun dog. The name comes from the Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, Karl August, whose court, based in the city of Weimar (now in the state of Thuringia in modern-day Germany), enjoyed hunting.

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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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Bluetick Coonhound

Bluetick Coonhounds are an American breed of hound that originated in the Southern United States, which is a pretty common story for American breeds, particularly hounds. While they can make good house dogs, Bluetick Coonhounds are still mostly hunting dogs.

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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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Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever was bred for hunting and excelled in retrieving game after it was shot down. Known for its gentle disposition and loyalty, the Labrador Retriever has become a favorite of families and breeders alike.

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Siberian Husky

Bred initially in Northern Siberia, the Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working dog who is quick and light on their feet. Their moderately compact and well furred body, erect ears and brush tail suggest their Northern heritage. Huskies are very active and energetic and are known for being long distance sled dogs.

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American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terriers are powerful but playful dogs that are both loyal and affectionate with their owners.

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DNA Breed Origins

Breed colors:
Weimaraner
German Shepherd Dog
Bluetick Coonhound
American Pit Bull Terrier
Labrador Retriever
Siberian Husky
American Staffordshire Terrier
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Changes to this dog’s profile
  • On 12/25/2021 changed name from "Wendigo" to "Wendigo "Wendi""
  • On 3/16/2021 changed handle from "wendigo40" to "wendigo911"
  • On 8/14/2020 changed handle from "wendy40" to "wendigo40"
  • On 5/14/2020 changed name from "Wendy" to "Wendigo"
Here’s what Wendigo "Wendi"’s family tree may have looked like.
Wendigo "Wendi"
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Mixed Mixed Weimaraner mix Bluetick Coonhound / Labrador Retriever mix German Shepherd Dog mix American Pit Bull Terrier / Siberian Husky mix Weimaraner Weimaraner mix Bluetick Coonhound Labrador Retriever German Shepherd Dog German Shepherd Dog mix American Pit Bull Terrier Siberian Husky mix
While there may be other possible configurations of her family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Wendigo "Wendi"’s breed mix.

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Through Wendigo "Wendi"’s mitochondrial DNA we can trace her mother’s ancestry back to where dogs and people first became friends. This map helps you visualize the routes that her ancestors took to your home. Their story is described below the map.

Haplogroup

C1

Haplotype

C27/37

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C1

Wendigo "Wendi"’s Haplogroup

Congratulations, C1 is a very exotic female lineage! It is more closely associated with maternal lineages found in wolves, foxes and jackals than with other dog lineages. So it seems dogs in this group have a common male dog ancestor who, many thousands of years ago, mated with a female wolf! This is not a common lineage in any breed, though a good number of German Shepherds and Doberman Pinchers are C1. It is also found in breeds as diverse as Peruvian Inca Orchids and Pekingese; it is rarely found amongst Labrador Retrievers, Border Collies, Siberian Huskies, or Cocker Spaniels. Despite its fascinating origins, it is widely distributed around the globe, and even shows up frequently among Peruvian village dogs. It almost certainly survived at low frequency in Europe for millennia and then was dispersed outside of Europe by colonialism, though not as successfully as some other lineages.

C27/37

Wendigo "Wendi"’s Haplotype

A member of the C1 haplogroup, this haplotype occurs most often in German Shepherd Dogs and Siberian Huskies.

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The C1 maternal line is commonly found in Jackals.

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The Paternal Haplotype reveals a dog’s deep ancestral lineage, stretching back thousands of years to the original domestication of dogs.

Are you looking for information on the breeds that Wendigo "Wendi" inherited from her mom and dad? Check out her breed breakdown and family tree.

Paternal Haplotype is determined by looking at a dog’s Y-chromosome—but not all dogs have Y-chromosomes!

Why can’t we show Paternal Haplotype results for female dogs?

All dogs have two sex chromosomes. Female dogs have two X-chromosomes (XX) and male dogs have one X-chromosome and one Y-chromosome (XY). When having offspring, female (XX) dogs always pass an X-chromosome to their puppy. Male (XY) dogs can pass either an X or a Y-chromosome—if the puppy receives an X-chromosome from its father then it will be a female (XX) puppy and if it receives a Y-chromosome then it will be a male (XY) puppy. As you can see, Y-chromosomes are passed down from a male dog only to its male offspring.

Since Wendigo "Wendi" is a female (XX) dog, she has no Y-chromosome for us to analyze and determine a paternal haplotype.

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