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Ginger is an Australian Cattle
Dog, Keeshond, Miniature Bull
Terrier Mix
In 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
KEY BREEDS DETECTED MIXED BREED SIGNATURES (IF DETECTED)
KEY BREED HISTORY, APPEARANCE & BEHAVIOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOW KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS ARE INHERITED CERTIFICATE
YOU HAVE AN AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG, KEESHOND, MINIATURE BULL TERRIER
MIX
The 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 breed
dogs in the last 3 ancestral generations that best fit the DNA marker pattern observed in Ginger. The ancestry chart
depicting the best statistical result of this analysis is shown in the picture below.
Australian
Cattle Dog
Australian
Cattle Dog
Keeshond Keeshond
Miniature
Bull Terrier
Miniature
Bull Terrier
Mixed
Breed
Mixed
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Australian
Cattle Dog
Keeshond
Miniature
Bull Terrier
Mixed
Breed
Australian Cattle Dog
/ Keeshond Cross
Ginger
Miniature Bull
Terrier Mix
KEY BREEDS DETECTED MIXED BREED SIGNATURES (IF DETECTED)
KEY BREED HISTORY, APPEARANCE & BEHAVIOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOW KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS ARE INHERITED CERTIFICATE
AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG
HEIGHT:
17 - 20 in
WEIGHT (SHOW):
33 - 44 lb
WEIGHT (PET):
31 - 53 lb
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The Australian Cattle Dog was developed in the late nineteenth century. Australian settlers were in need of a
dog that had the stamina to withstand the rigors of the harsh climate and conditions of the country. They also
needed a dog that would be able to properly herd their animals. The breeding efforts began in the 1830s when
a native Dingo was crossed with a blue-speckled, smooth-coated Collie imported from Scotland. The litter that
resulted is considered to be the Australian Cattle Dogs earliest direct ancestors. The breed was introduced
into the United States by two Californian fanciers in the late 1960s and the American Kennel Club recognized
the Australian Cattle Dog as an official breed in 1980.
The Australian Cattle Dog comes in either Blue Speckle (black, gray, or tan) or Red Speckle, where the coat
is speckled or mottled. Black, red or tan patches or markings also exist.
DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THESE AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG TRAITS IN GINGER?
Intelligent, active, energetic, and watchful dogs.
Eager to learn and responds well to reward-based
training, allowing them to participate in activities
such as agility, flyball, and Frisbee.
Herding tendencies may lead to chasing cars or
herding children.
May be suspicious or cautious around strangers
requiring careful socialization with rewards to
prevent or reduce fear-based defensive aggression.
KEY BREEDS DETECTED MIXED BREED SIGNATURES (IF DETECTED)
KEY BREED HISTORY, APPEARANCE & BEHAVIOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOW KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS ARE INHERITED CERTIFICATE
KEESHOND
HEIGHT:
17 - 19 in
WEIGHT (SHOW):
30 - 48 lb
WEIGHT (PET):
28 - 60 lb
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The Keeshond, a breed related to the Samoyed, Chow Chow, Norwegian Elkhound and Finnish Spitz, was bred
sometime between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries to watch over the homestead and hunt wildlife
for its master. The breed was well known in the Netherlands by the eighteenth century, and was commonly
employed as a river boat and barge watch dog, as well as a companion pet. In Germany the Keeshond is known
as Wolfspitz; in France as the Chiens Loup; in Italy as the Lupini; and in Holland as the Keeshonden. The
official name given to the breed from the English Breed Club was Keeshond. The Keeshond found in the United
States are descendants of British breeding. In 1929, Carl Hinderer of Baltimore, Maryland bred the first litter
of Keeshonds in America. The Keeshond was then registered by the American Kennel Club in 1930, and in
1935 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. Traits
such 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 GINGER?
Alert, intelligent, playful, and usually friendly
dogs that are generally good with children.
Keeshonden seem to enjoy dog sports such as
flyball, agility, rally and competitive obedience.
Eager to learn and responds well to reward-based
training using treats or favorite toys.
Can have a tendency to bark.
KEY BREEDS DETECTED MIXED BREED SIGNATURES (IF DETECTED)
KEY BREED HISTORY, APPEARANCE & BEHAVIOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOW KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS ARE INHERITED CERTIFICATE
MINIATURE BULL TERRIER
HEIGHT:
10 - 14 in
WEIGHT (SHOW):
24 - 33 lb
WEIGHT (PET):
22 - 40 lb
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The Miniature Bull Terrier is a direct descendant of the larger Bull Terrier with both sharing a similar ancestral
root stock. The breed originated in England when, after crossing the Bulldog, Old English Terrier and Spanish
Pointer breeds, some of the resulting Bull Terrier dogs were then bred specifically for miniaturization. By 1939,
the breed was recognized in its own right by the Kennel Club in the United Kingdom, separating the breed
from its larger progenitor. Miniature Bull Terriers have historically been used for ratting, fighting, herding and
guarding. The Miniature Bull Terrier was approved as a Terrier group breed by the American Kennel Club in
May of 1991.
The Miniature Bull Terrier has a close short haired coat and comes in solid white or colored, which includes
brindle (black and brown stripes), black and tan, fawn, or red with varying amounts of white. The skin may
be pink around the muzzle and nose.
DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THESE MINIATURE BULL TERRIER TRAITS IN GINGER?
Very loyal to family and usually good with children
though need careful supervision. May not get
along well with other dogs.
Respond well to a reward-based approach to
training to reduce any stubbornness and to teach
dropping of retrieved items.
Usually very energetic and playful dogs. Can
enjoy dog sports such as agility, flyball, rally and
competitive obedience.
There have been reported incidents of Miniature
Bull Terriers being aggressive with other pets or
people.
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 APPEARANCE
This report reveals the breeds detected in your dogs DNA. It also includes checklists of physical traits associated
with these breeds. Breeds can combine their influences in countless, fascinating ways. Its a unique combination
that 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 Frankies
physical traits are due to a blending of breed influences.
FEATHERING
The longer hair on the
legs, tail and around the
ears, is due to dominant
modifier genes available
from the Shetland
Sheepdog.
BLACK PIGMENT
This coloring in the
nose, eye rims, lips and
pads on the feet is due
to one copy of the black
gene variant, available
from all three ancestral
breeds.
WHITE SPOTTING
This is due to a lack of pigment and
is often found in the extremities (feet,
chest, face, etc.), but can also extend
over more of the body. It can be due to
many genes including those found in
the three ancestral breeds here.
BRINDLE COAT COLOR
The black and tan striping in Frankies
coat is a dominant trait coming from
one copy of the brindle gene variant.
This is available from the Italian
Greyhound, Parson Russell Terrier and
Shetland Sheepdog.
SHORT HAIR
This is due to one copy
of the gene variant from
the Italian Greyhound or
the Parson Russell Terrier
that is dominant over the
long coat gene from the
Shetland 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 provides
educational content around canine DNA, the basic blueprint for life, and a closer look at inherited
genes.
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 FOR
GINGER?
A portion of Gingers ancestry was predicted to be mixed beyond 3 generations. While it is difficult to
identify strong breed signals in this mixed portion, the 5 breeds with the strongest statistical likelihood
identified 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 top
of the list. One or more of these breeds could have contributed to the genetic makeup of the ancestors
indicated by the mixed breed icon. Note that it is highly unlikely that all these breeds are present in
Gingers ancestry.
There could also be a breed or breeds present in the mixed breed component that cannot be detected with
the current database of over 200 breeds.
Swedish
Vallhund
Collie
Labrador
Retriever
Brittany
Whippet
For more information about how Wisdom Panel Insights is performed, please see the HOW WISDOM
PANEL INSIGHTS WORKS section later in this report.
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 Gingers ancestry and the genetic markers analyzed by Wisdom Panel
Insights,
as well as the information provided that Ginger is Female and Spayed, we have calculated the likely weight that Ginger
should reach when an adult. The Wisdom Panel Insights target weight profile is presented as a range based on the
unique mix and proportion of breeds detected.
The adult weight is predicted to be between 25 - 42 lbs.
Many factors can influence an adult dogs weight, including sex and neuter status. Both of these factors have been
used 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 from
the 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 to
www.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. At
WisdomPanel.com you can:
Register your dog and upload photos into our Wisdom Panel photo gallery at:
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Use these details to
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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 your
dogs ancestry!
Congratulations on taking the steps to learn about Gingers ancestry and to understand
what breeds are in your mixed breed dog using Wisdom Panel Insights! Knowing your
dogs breeds is more than a novelty - it is a medical necessity. Each breed in your poochs
genetic paw print has unique health concerns you should know about so that you can
provide a lifetime of excellent care.
We recommend discussing your dogs ancestry report with your veterinarian, as he or she can help you use your
Wisdom Panel Insights report to help better care for Ginger. The next time you visit your veterinarian, consider asking
these 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 WORKS
The process started when you sent a sample to our laboratory, where the DNA was extracted from the cells and
examined 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 last
three generations. The trees considered include a simple pedigree with a single breed (a likely pure-bred dog), two
different breeds at the parental level (a first-generation cross), all the way up to a complex tree with eight different
great-grandparent breeds allowed.
Our computer used information from over 200 breeds and varieties from our breed database to fill these potential
pedigrees. For each of the millions of combinations of ancestry trees built and considered, the computer gave each
a score representing how well that selected combination of breeds matched to your dogs data. The pedigree with
the overall best score is the one which is shown on the ancestry chart. Only breeds that reached our set confidence
threshold for reporting are reported in the ancestry chart.
MORE BREED INFORMATION
Visit www.Genesis4Pets.com to find out more about your dogs health-care needs: youll feel better knowing that
youre doing everything you can to keep your pal happy and healthy. In addition to loads of free, easy-to-understand
information based on the latest medical research, you will receive a 50% discount on all downloadable health-care
booklets that explain the common health concerns for individual breeds. Simply enter promotional code WISDOM
when 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 health
reports provided by VetThink which are designed to assist you to take the best possible
care of your dog throughout its life.
KEY BREEDS DETECTED MIXED BREED SIGNATURES (IF DETECTED)
KEY BREED HISTORY, APPEARANCE & BEHAVIOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOW KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS ARE INHERITED CERTIFICATE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Each dog is unique and their physical and behavioral traits will be the result of
multiple factors, including genetics, training, handling, and environment. Using
a proprietary analysis and database, Wisdom Panel
2.0 product can provide
insight into the breed ancestry of your dog. The Wisdom Panel 2.0 product is
designed and intended to be used solely to either identify the genetic breed
makeup and predict the adult size of such a mixed-breed dog, or to confirm the
genetic profile observed in a tested dog matches a particular breed profile. No
other purpose is intended, authorized, or permitted.
Upon receipt of your sample, Mars Veterinary will analyze your dogs DNA to
determine the breed(s) present in your dogs recent ancestry. In the case of a
likely purebred dog, this will involve a comparison of genetic profile in your dog
to a proposed breed. In the case of a proposed crossbred dog (i.e. a dog with
ancestry from two different purebred parents), this will involve determining the
heritage of your dogs sire and dam. In all cases this is done with a reasonable
degree of certainty.
Mars Veterinarys testing procedures are designed to provide reliable and
accurate results. Mars Veterinary is not responsible for any errors in obtaining
the 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 an
error in the analysis occurs, liability by Mars Veterinary or related companies and
individuals is expressly disclaimed. Damages, if any, are limited to the payment
actually received by Mars Veterinary for the specified analysis at issue.
Wisdom Panel 2.0 is based upon the Mars Veterinary database of validated
breeds. If your dog contains other breeds, it may result in the identification of
breeds, or a combination of breeds in the database, related to the breeds in
your pets history.
Many countries and provinces have breed-specific ordinances and laws that may
require special handling or prohibit the ownership of some dogs with a particular
breed in their genetic background. Wisdom Panel 2.0 is not intended to be used
by regulatory or animal control officials to determine whether a particular breed
is legislated or banned in a particular country or province. Nor is Wisdom Panel
2.0 intended to be used in any judicial proceedings. Rather, it is intended to be
used as a tool or resource in determining a dog's genetic history. Neither Mars
Veterinary nor any related company is responsible for compliance or notification
regarding these matters.
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