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“Pella”
Black Pearl Pella von der Nidderspitz IPO1 OB3 AG3

Belgian Shepherd

“IPO1, OB3, Ag3 HD-A, ED-0/0, Back OK, Eyes: distichiasis”

Place of Birth

Germany

Current Location

Swifterbant, Flevoland, Nederland

From

Germany

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Registration

N/A : 2926641

Genetic Breed Result

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Belgian Sheepdog

The Belgian Sheepdog is one of the four varieties of Belgian Shepherd, though the AKC distinguishes them as their own breed. This active working dog is renowned for its intelligence and drive. If given the opportunity for plenty of physical and mental exercise, the Belgian Sheepdog will astound you with its athleticism and versatility.

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Belgian Malinois

The Belgian Malinois is an impressive working dog. These guys have become a staple within the military and the police force due to their intelligence and drive. They can make wonderful companions as long as they are thoroughly exercised.

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DNA Breed Origins

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Belgian Sheepdog
Belgian Malinois

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Changes to this dog’s profile
  • On 12/8/2018 changed name from "Pella" to "Black Pearl Pella von der Nidderspitz"
  • On 12/8/2018 changed name from "Black Pearl Pella von der Nidderspitz" to "Pella"
  • On 12/8/2018 changed name from "Pella" to "Black Pearl Pella von der Nidderspitz"
Here’s what Pella’s family tree may have looked like.
Black Pearl Pella von der Nidderspitz
Family Tree From Embark PARENTS GRANDPARENTS GREAT GRANDPARENTS Belgian Malinois / Belgian Sheepdog mix Belgian Sheepdog mix Belgian Malinois Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Malinois mix Belgian Malinois Belgian Malinois Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Malinois Belgian Malinois mix
While there may be other possible configurations of her family’s relationships, this is the most likely family tree to explain Pella’s breed mix.
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Health Summary

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Good news!

Pella is not at increased risk for the genetic health conditions that Embark tests.

Breed-Relevant Genetic Conditions

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Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VII, Sly Syndrome, MPS VII (GUSB Exon 3, German Shepherd Variant)

Identified in Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, and more

Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia 1 (KCNJ10)

Identified in Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, and more

Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia 2 (ATP1B2)

Identified in Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, and more

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Through Pella’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

B1

Haplotype

B6/8/67

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B1

Black Pearl Pella von der Nidderspitz’s Haplogroup

B1 is the second most common maternal lineage in breeds of European or American origin. It is the female line of the majority of Golden Retrievers, Basset Hounds, and Shih Tzus, and about half of Beagles, Pekingese and Toy Poodles. This lineage is also somewhat common among village dogs that carry distinct ancestry from these breeds. We know this is a result of B1 dogs being common amongst the European dogs that their conquering owners brought around the world, because nowhere on earth is it a very common lineage in village dogs. It even enables us to trace the path of (human) colonization: Because most Bichons are B1 and Bichons are popular in Spanish culture, B1 is now fairly common among village dogs in Latin America.

B6/8/67

Black Pearl Pella von der Nidderspitz’s Haplotype

Part of the large B1 haplogroup, this common haplotype occurs in village dogs from South America to the Middle East, all the way down to the French Polynesian Islands. Among the 12 breed dogs we have seen it in, it occurs most frequently among German Shepherd Dogs, English Springer Spaniels, and Havanese.

The B1 haplogroup can be found in village dogs like the Peruvian Village Dog, pictured above.

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

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