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PATCH
Congratulations!
Patch is a Labrador Retriever,Basenji, Keeshond MixIn the
following pages, you will learn about:
KEY BREEDS DETECTED
KEY BREED HISTORY, APPEARANCE, AND BEHAVIOR
HOW KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS ARE INHERITED
OTHER POSSIBLE MIXED BREED SIGNATURES
PREDICTED WEIGHT
HOW TO UPLOAD A PHOTO AND SHARE YOUR STORY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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KEY BREEDS DETECTED MIXED BREED SIGNATURES (IF DETECTED) KEY
BREED HISTORY, APPEARANCE & BEHAVIOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HOW
KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS ARE INHERITED CERTIFICATE
YOU HAVE A LABRADOR RETRIEVER, BASENJI, KEESHOND MIXThe Wisdom
Panel Insights computer algorithm performed over seven million
calculations using 11 different models(from a single breed to
complex combinations of breeds) to predict the most likely
combination of pure and mixed breeddogs in the last 3 ancestral
generations that best fit the DNA marker pattern observed in Patch.
The ancestry chartdepicting the best statistical result of this
analysis is shown in the picture below.
LabradorRetriever
LabradorRetriever
Keeshond*MixedBreed
Basenji*MixedBreed
MixedBreed
MixedBreed
LabradorRetriever Keeshond
MixBasenji
Mix
MixedBreed
Labrador Retriever/ Keeshond Mix
Patch
BasenjiMix
*Breed detected, however at a lower confidence. Such results are
not included in accuracy calculations.
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KEY BREEDS DETECTED MIXED BREED SIGNATURES (IF DETECTED) KEY
BREED HISTORY, APPEARANCE & BEHAVIOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HOW
KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS ARE INHERITED CERTIFICATE
LABRADOR RETRIEVERHEIGHT:
21 - 24 in
WEIGHT (SHOW):
55 - 66 lb
WEIGHT (PET):
49 - 77 lb
Labr
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Retr
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The Labrador Retriever can trace its roots to the coast of
Newfoundland, Canada. The breed dates back to atleast the
seventeenth century when they were known as the Lesser
Newfoundland. The breed is believed tohave descended from the
extinct St. Johns Water Dog which was a cross between native water
dogs and theNewfoundland. Labrador Retrievers were initially
trained to retrieve fishing nets from the cold waters of theNorth
Atlantic. Fisherman brought them to England in the nineteenth
century where they were lauded for theirswimming, retrieving and
hunting skills. The Earl of Malmesbury is believed to have coined
the name Labradorin order to differentiate them from their
Newfoundland ancestors. During the 1800s, a heavy dog tax in
Canadaand quarantine laws in Britain drastically cut the number of
Labradors in the U.K., but a good breeding programreplenished the
stock. Labrador Retrievers were recognized by the American Kennel
Club in 1917.
The Labrador Retriever comes in solid black, chocolate, and
yellow. The yellow varies from a pale cream toa rich red fox color.
Some Labradors also have white chest blazes. The Dudley variant is
where the nose ispink, though this is quite rare. Non-AKC
registries sometimes recognize a Silver Variant though this may
beclassed as chocolate by the AKC.
DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THESE LABRADOR RETRIEVER TRAITS IN
PATCH?
Usually happy-go-lucky, calm, or easygoing dogs,though some may
be energetic.
Usually friendly and are generally good familydogs.
Labrador Retrievers enjoy dog sports such asagility, hunting,
tracking, rally and competitiveobedience; retrieving and
swimming.
Quite food motivated, which may make it easierto teach the
Labrador Retriever to drop retrieveditems not intended for
play.
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KEY BREEDS DETECTED MIXED BREED SIGNATURES (IF DETECTED) KEY
BREED HISTORY, APPEARANCE & BEHAVIOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HOW
KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS ARE INHERITED CERTIFICATE
BASENJIHEIGHT:
15 - 17 in
WEIGHT (SHOW):
17 - 28 lb
WEIGHT (PET):
16 - 34 lb
Base
nji
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The Basenji breed are descendants of the wild dogs of ancient
India. It is possible that the breed was developedin Egypt as
companion dogs during the time of the Pharaohs. Drawings found in
Egyptian tombs suggest thatthe Basenji dates back at least five
thousand years. The Basenji is a small, lightly-built, short-backed
dog,which was appreciated for its ability to hunt vermin. The
Basenji has also gained a reputation as an excellentguarding,
hunting and retrieving dog. Another unique trait of the Basenji is
that they do not bark; althoughthey do make other dog sounds, such
as whining, whimpering and growling. The breed was discovered in
thelate nineteenth century by western explorers who took them back
to England. In 1936 the Basenji produceddescendants that were
called the Congo Terriers and in 1937 they were introduced into the
United Statesby English breeders. From that point on, the breeds
numbers continued to increase. The American KennelClub officially
recognized the Basenji in 1943.
The Basenji coat varies between chestnut red, pure black, both,
or brindle (black with red stripes). The breedis generally
particolor with white markings across the chest, feet, and tail.
The black mask or black saddleare also frequently seen traits in
this breed.
DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THESE BASENJI TRAITS IN PATCH?
Athletic, intelligent, energetic and playful dogs.Quick learners
with reward-based training, whichhelps them to enjoy dog sports
such as lurecoursing, agility, tracking, and rally obedience.
May be aloof or reserved around strangers. Maychase wildlife and
climb fences.
Although Basenjis dont bark they are capableof making other
vocalizations like yodeling andhowling in addition to other
traditional dogsounds.
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KEY BREEDS DETECTED MIXED BREED SIGNATURES (IF DETECTED) KEY
BREED HISTORY, APPEARANCE & BEHAVIOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HOW
KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS ARE INHERITED CERTIFICATE
KEESHONDHEIGHT:
17 - 19 in
WEIGHT (SHOW):
30 - 48 lb
WEIGHT (PET):
28 - 60 lb
Kees
hond
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The Keeshond, a breed related to the Samoyed, Chow Chow,
Norwegian Elkhound and Finnish Spitz, was bredsometime between the
seventeenth and eighteenth centuries to watch over the homestead
and hunt wildlifefor its master. The breed was well known in the
Netherlands by the eighteenth century, and was commonlyemployed as
a river boat and barge watch dog, as well as a companion pet. In
Germany the Keeshond is knownas Wolfspitz; in France as the Chiens
Loup; in Italy as the Lupini; and in Holland as the Keeshonden.
Theofficial name given to the breed from the English Breed Club was
Keeshond. The Keeshond found in the UnitedStates are descendants of
British breeding. In 1929, Carl Hinderer of Baltimore, Maryland
bred the first litterof Keeshonds in America. The Keeshond was then
registered by the American Kennel Club in 1930, and in1935 the
Keeshond Club of America was formed.
The Keeshond is a mixture of gray, black and cream with black
banded hairs creating the wolfish shading.The gray may be different
shades from silver to wolfgray, and the undercoat may be pale gray
or cream. Traitssuch as a black mask or "spectacles" of color
around the eyes are frequently visible in this breed.
DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THESE KEESHOND TRAITS IN PATCH?
Alert, intelligent, playful, and usually friendlydogs that are
generally good with children.
Keeshonden seem to enjoy dog sports such asflyball, agility,
rally and competitive obedience.
Eager to learn and responds well to reward-basedtraining using
treats or favorite toys.
Can have a tendency to bark.
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KEY BREEDS DETECTED MIXED BREED SIGNATURES (IF DETECTED) KEY
BREED HISTORY, APPEARANCE & BEHAVIOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HOW
KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS ARE INHERITED CERTIFICATE
HOW ARE KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS INHERITED?THE INFLUENCE OF BREEDS ON
APPEARANCEThis report reveals the breeds detected in your dogs DNA.
It also includes checklists of physical traits associatedwith these
breeds. Breeds can combine their influences in countless,
fascinating ways. Its a unique combinationthat makes your dog
one-of-a-kind.Your dog may behave like - or strongly resemble -
just one of the breeds in its makeup, but - much more commonly-
your dogs looks and personality will blend aspects of these breeds.
Consider the example below...
In this example, you can see how many of Frankiesphysical traits
are due to a blending of breed influences.
FEATHERINGThe longer hair on thelegs, tail and around theears,
is due to dominantmodifier genes availablefrom the
ShetlandSheepdog.
BLACK PIGMENTThis coloring in thenose, eye rims, lips andpads on
the feet is dueto one copy of the blackgene variant, availablefrom
all three ancestralbreeds.
WHITE SPOTTINGThis is due to a lack of pigment andis often found
in the extremities (feet,chest, face, etc.), but can also
extendover more of the body. It can be due tomany genes including
those found inthe three ancestral breeds here.
BRINDLE COAT COLORThe black and tan striping in Frankiescoat is
a dominant trait coming fromone copy of the brindle gene
variant.This is available from the ItalianGreyhound, Parson Russell
Terrier andShetland Sheepdog.
SHORT HAIRThis is due to one copyof the gene variant fromthe
Italian Greyhound orthe Parson Russell Terrierthat is dominant over
thelong coat gene from theShetland Sheepdog.
Wisdom Panel found these breeds in our example dog Frankie:
For additional information, watch an illustrative video at
http://youtu.be/UAcPOch4-C8 - it provideseducational content around
canine DNA, the basic blueprint for life, and a closer look at
inheritedgenes.
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KEY BREEDS DETECTED MIXED BREED SIGNATURES (IF DETECTED) KEY
BREED HISTORY, APPEARANCE & BEHAVIOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HOW
KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS ARE INHERITED CERTIFICATE
WHAT DOES THE MIXED BREED ANCESTRY MEAN FORPATCH?
A portion of Patchs ancestry was predicted to be mixed beyond 3
generations. While it is difficult toidentify strong breed signals
in this mixed portion, the 5 breeds with the strongest statistical
likelihoodidentified in the analysis of your dogs DNA are listed
below.
The breeds are listed by the relative strength of each result in
the analysis with the most likely at the topof the list. One or
more of these breeds could have contributed to the genetic makeup
of the ancestorsindicated by the mixed breed icon. Note that it is
highly unlikely that all these breeds are present inPatchs
ancestry.
There could also be a breed or breeds present in the mixed breed
component that cannot be detected withthe current database of over
200 breeds.
PortuguesePodengoPequeno
Saluki
AustralianCattle Dog
PembrokeWelsh Corgi
ShetlandSheepdog
For more information about how Wisdom Panel Insights is
performed, please see the HOW WISDOMPANEL INSIGHTS WORKS section
later in this report.
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KEY BREEDS DETECTED MIXED BREED SIGNATURES (IF DETECTED) KEY
BREED HISTORY, APPEARANCE & BEHAVIOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HOW
KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS ARE INHERITED CERTIFICATE
PREDICTED ADULT WEIGHT PROFILE:Based upon the breeds detected in
Patchs ancestry and the genetic markers analyzed by Wisdom Panel
Insights,as well as the information provided that Patch is Male and
Neutered, we have calculated the likely weight that Patchshould
reach when an adult. The Wisdom Panel Insights target weight
profile is presented as a range based on theunique mix and
proportion of breeds detected.
The adult weight is predicted to be between 43 - 66 lbs.
Many factors can influence an adult dogs weight, including sex
and neuter status. Both of these factors have beenused to calculate
the predicted weight profile. Another major influence on canine
weight is body condition score,which is a factor of your dogs
lifetime nutrition and exercise regimen. If your dogs body
condition is different fromthe ideal body condition score, we
anticipate that your dog might be under (if underweight) or over
(if overweight)the weight predicted by Wisdom Panel Insights.
To learn more about assessing body condition score, please use
the Royal Canin Body Condition Score
Chart:http://www.royalcanin.co.uk/products/products/dog-s-body-condition2
More information on this can be found at:
http://www.wisdompanelpro.com/sizeprediction/
CUSTOMIZE YOUR DOGS CERTIFICATE:You can now include a photo of
your dog on your certificate. Simply go to:
http://www.wisdompanel.com/test_status_checker/ or go
towww.wisdompanel.com and click on the TEST STATUS CHECKER box at
the top Enter your last name and test sample ID # Click on the
UPLOAD PHOTO button Follow the pop-up instructions to upload your
dogs photo
BECAUSE YOU LOVE YOUR DOG - SHARE THEIR STORY!
Join our online community of dog owners and share your dogs
Wisdom Panel Insights story with the world. AtWisdomPanel.com you
can: Register your dog and upload photos into our Wisdom Panel
photo gallery at:http://www.wisdompanel.com/photo_gallery/ Get help
to show off your dogs breed profile on your blog, Facebook and
Twitter
Use these details tocreate your dogs profileat
wisdompanel.com:
Owner: Amy MitchellReport Code: 3000080420
You can also post your story on our Facebook page, DoggieDNA,
and dont forget to follow us on Twitter!
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KEY BREEDS DETECTED MIXED BREED SIGNATURES (IF DETECTED) KEY
BREED HISTORY, APPEARANCE & BEHAVIOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HOW
KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS ARE INHERITED CERTIFICATE
Thank you for using Wisdom Panel Insights to uncover the story
of yourdogs ancestry!Congratulations on taking the steps to learn
about Patchs ancestry and to understandwhat breeds are in your
mixed breed dog using Wisdom Panel Insights! Knowing yourdogs
breeds is more than a novelty - it is a medical necessity. Each
breed in your poochsgenetic paw print has unique health concerns
you should know about so that you canprovide a lifetime of
excellent care.
We recommend discussing your dogs ancestry report with your
veterinarian, as he or she can help you use yourWisdom Panel
Insights report to help better care for Patch. The next time you
visit your veterinarian, consider askingthese questions in addition
to any you come up with on your own:
Are there any specific issues that may be relevant to my dogs
well-being?
Are there any special techniques that may help in training a dog
with this particular mix?
Are there any particular dietary considerations to bear in mind
for a dog like mine?
HOW WISDOM PANEL INSIGHTS WORKSThe process started when you sent
a sample to our laboratory, where the DNA was extracted from the
cells andexamined for the 321 markers that are used in the test.
The results for these markers were sent to a computer,that
evaluated them using a program designed to consider all of the
pedigree trees that are possible in the lastthree generations. The
trees considered include a simple pedigree with a single breed (a
likely pure-bred dog), twodifferent breeds at the parental level (a
first-generation cross), all the way up to a complex tree with
eight differentgreat-grandparent breeds allowed.
Our computer used information from over 200 breeds and varieties
from our breed database to fill these potentialpedigrees. For each
of the millions of combinations of ancestry trees built and
considered, the computer gave eacha score representing how well
that selected combination of breeds matched to your dogs data. The
pedigree withthe overall best score is the one which is shown on
the ancestry chart. Only breeds that reached our set
confidencethreshold for reporting are reported in the ancestry
chart.
MORE BREED INFORMATIONVisit www.Genesis4Pets.com to find out
more about your dogs health-care needs: youll feel better knowing
thatyoure doing everything you can to keep your pal happy and
healthy. In addition to loads of free,
easy-to-understandinformation based on the latest medical research,
you will receive a 50% discount on all downloadable
health-carebooklets that explain the common health concerns for
individual breeds. Simply enter promotional code WISDOMwhen you
check out to receive your discount (expires 30 days after you
receive your Wisdom Panel report).
Accessing your test status checker online also lets you view
Mixed-Breed Genesis healthreports provided by VetThink which are
designed to assist you to take the best possiblecare of your dog
throughout its life.
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KEY BREEDS DETECTED MIXED BREED SIGNATURES (IF DETECTED) KEY
BREED HISTORY, APPEARANCE & BEHAVIOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HOW
KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS ARE INHERITED CERTIFICATE
TERMS AND CONDITIONSEach dog is unique and their physical and
behavioral traits will be the result ofmultiple factors, including
genetics, training, handling, and environment. Usinga proprietary
analysis and database, Wisdom Panel 2.0 product can provideinsight
into the breed ancestry of your dog. The Wisdom Panel 2.0 product
isdesigned and intended to be used solely to either identify the
genetic breedmakeup and predict the adult size of such a
mixed-breed dog, or to confirm thegenetic profile observed in a
tested dog matches a particular breed profile. Noother purpose is
intended, authorized, or permitted.
Upon receipt of your sample, Mars Veterinary will analyze your
dogs DNA todetermine the breed(s) present in your dogs recent
ancestry. In the case of alikely purebred dog, this will involve a
comparison of genetic profile in your dogto a proposed breed. In
the case of a proposed crossbred dog (i.e. a dog withancestry from
two different purebred parents), this will involve determining
theheritage of your dogs sire and dam. In all cases this is done
with a reasonabledegree of certainty.
Mars Veterinarys testing procedures are designed to provide
reliable andaccurate results. Mars Veterinary is not responsible
for any errors in obtainingthe swab sample or for any injuries or
loss that may occur as a result.
In the unlikely event that it is not possible to determine breed
history or that anerror in the analysis occurs, liability by Mars
Veterinary or related companies andindividuals is expressly
disclaimed. Damages, if any, are limited to the paymentactually
received by Mars Veterinary for the specified analysis at
issue.
Wisdom Panel 2.0 is based upon the Mars Veterinary database of
validatedbreeds. If your dog contains other breeds, it may result
in the identification ofbreeds, or a combination of breeds in the
database, related to the breeds inyour pets history.
Many countries and provinces have breed-specific ordinances and
laws that mayrequire special handling or prohibit the ownership of
some dogs with a particularbreed in their genetic background.
Wisdom Panel 2.0 is not intended to be usedby regulatory or animal
control officials to determine whether a particular breedis
legislated or banned in a particular country or province. Nor is
Wisdom Panel2.0 intended to be used in any judicial proceedings.
Rather, it is intended to beused as a tool or resource in
determining a dog's genetic history. Neither MarsVeterinary nor any
related company is responsible for compliance or
notificationregarding these matters.
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STATEMEN
T OF AUTH
ENTICATION
Ow
ner's name: Am
y Mitchell
Dog's nam
e: Patch
Date: Septem
ber 2, 2014
This certifies the authenticity of Patch's canine genetic
background
as determined follow
ing careful analysis of more than 3
00
geneticm
arkers using Wisdom
Panel Insights. The purebred dog breed
signature matches included in this analysis are those that w
eredetected in the last three generations of P
atch's ancestry usingthe proprietary breed detection
algorithm
at Mars Veterinary.
DR. NEALE FRETW
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Patch is a Labrador Retriever, Basenji, Keeshond Mix