Ancestry Report
W hat b re eds make u p Kato?
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 Kato. The ancestry chart depicting the best statistical result of this analysis is shown in the picture below.
Mixed
Breed†
English Cocker
Spaniel*
Mixed
Breed†
Mixed
Breed†
Mixed
Breed†
Mixed
Breed†
English Cocker
Spaniel Mix
Labrador
Retriever*
American Staffs.
Terrier
American Staffs.
Terrier
American Staffs.
Terrier
Labrador
Retriever Mix
Kato
English Cocker
Spaniel Mix
Labrador Retriever /
American Staffs. Terrier Mix
English Cocker Spaniel Mix crossed with Labrador Retriever / American Staffs. Terrier Mix
†
Mixed breed Ancestor. See next page for more details...
*Breed detected, however at a lower confidence. Such results are not included in accuracy calculations.
W hat does t he Mixed Bre ed Ancestor mean for my dog?
We have identified for you the 5 next best breed matches which appeared in the analysis of your dog's DNA. One or
more of these breeds could have contributed to the genetic makeup of the ancestors indicated by the mixed breed
icon. The breeds are listed by the relative strength of each result in our analysis with the most likely at the top of the
list. There could also be a breed or breeds present in the mixed breed component that we cannot detect with our
current database of purebred dogs.
16.04%
Tibetan Terrier
Greater Swiss
Mountain Dog
Dogue de
Bordeaux
Basset Hound
Miniature
Bull Terrier
6.09%
5.29%
4.08%
3.25%
How Wisdom Panel Insights W orks
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 185 breeds 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 dog’s 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.
American Staf fordshire Terrier
American Staffordshire
Terrier
Height:
43 - 48 cm
Weight (Show):
18 - 27 kg
Weight (Pet):
17 - 31 kg
Ears:
Muzzle:
Tail:
The American Staffordshire Terrier can trace its roots all the way back to the nineteenth century in England.
The English Staffordshire Terrier was created when various terriers were crossed with the Bulldog. The
crossbreeding resulted in the active and powerful breed that came to the attention of the United States
public in 1870. American breeders then focused their attention and efforts to increasing the size and weight
of the American Staffordshire Terrier. These breeding efforts resulted in a Staffordshire Terrier that was
recognised as a separate breed by the American Kennel Club in 1936. In 1972, the current name of “American
Staffordshire Terrier” was adopted. The American Staffordshire Terrier was once used primarily for fighting.
That practice, however, was banned in the early 1900’s and two separate variations of the breed were
gradually developed.
The American Staffordshire Terrier can be any colour, with solid, particolour, or patched black, brown,
tan, brindle (black and brown striped), liver, red or fawn. Black or blue mask, brindle or tan points are
commonly seen traits in this breed. Ears may also appear different due to cropping.
Do you recognize any of these American Staffordshire Terrier traits in KATO?
Intelligent, hard-working, and stoic dogs.
Very loyal to family and usually good with children.
May not get along well with other dogs.
American Staffordshire Terriers seem to enjoy dog
sports such as agility, flyball, rally and competitive
obedience.
There have been reported incidents of American
Staffordshire Terriers being aggressive with other
pets or people.
English Cocker Spaniel
Height:
38 - 41 cm
English Cocker
Spaniel
Weight (Show):
12 - 15 kg
Weight (Pet):
10 - 19 kg
Ears:
Muzzle:
Tail:
The English Cocker Spaniel was originally bred in Spain during the 1300’s, although the modern traits were
not incorporated into the breed until the 1890’s. It is generally accepted that spaniels can be traced back to
Spain for their development as a hunting and retrieving dogs. From Spain the dogs were transported, traded,
given away as gifts, and travelled with their masters to England. Spaniels were used in England for hunting
on the estates of the wealthy. Though it somewhat resembles its American cousin, the American Cocker
Spaniel, it is closer to the working dog form of the Field Spaniel and the Springer Spaniel. Both Cocker Spaniel
breeds are found in the Kennel Club’s Gundog group. The breed is known simply as the Cocker Spaniel in
the United Kingdom.
The English Cocker Spaniel comes in a range of solid and particolours with white. The colours are black,
liver, or shades of red including lemon and orange. Some dogs have a white chest blaze, and tan points are
possible. Ticking is also frequently seen.
Do you recognize any of these English Cocker Spaniel traits in KATO?
Very food motivated, which can help in training the
Intelligent, playful, happy, and usually friendly dogs;
English Cocker Spaniel to drop retrieved or guarded
some may have a high amount of energy.
items not intended for play.
Enjoys dog sports such retrieving, tracking, hunting,
field trials, agility, and competitive obedience.
Occasionally may exhibit fearful behaviours, but
these might improve with reward-based training.
Lab rador Ret riever
Height:
53 - 61 cm
Weight (Show):
Labrador
Retriever
25 - 30 kg
Weight (Pet):
22 - 35 kg
Ears:
Muzzle:
Tail:
The Labrador Retriever can trace its roots to the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. The breed dates back to at
least the seventeenth century when they were known as the “Lesser Newfoundland.” The breed is believed
to have descended from the extinct “St. John’s Water Dog” which was a cross between native water dogs and
the Newfoundland. Labrador Retrievers were initially trained to retrieve fishing nets from the cold waters of
the North Atlantic. Fisherman brought them to England in the nineteenth century where they were lauded
for their swimming, retrieving and hunting skills. The Earl of Malmesbury is believed to have coined the name
Labrador in order to differentiate them from their Newfoundland ancestors. During the 1800’s, a heavy dog
tax in Canada and quarantine laws in Britain drastically cut the number of Labradors in the U.K., but a good
breeding program replenished the stock.
The Labrador Retriever comes in solid black, chocolate, and yellow. The yellow varies from a pale cream to
a rich red fox colour. Some Labradors also have white chest blazes. The Dudley variant is where the nose is
pink, though this is quite rare. Non-AKC registries sometimes recognise a Silver Variant though this may be
classed as chocolate by the AKC.
Do you recognize any of these Labrador Retriever traits in KATO?
Usually happy-go-lucky, calm, or easygoing dogs,
though some may be energetic.
Usually friendly and are generally good family dogs.
Labrador Retrievers enjoy dog sports such as agility,
hunting, tracking, rally and competitive obedience;
retrieving and swimming.
Quite food motivated, which may make it easier to
teach the Labrador Retriever to drop retrieved items
not intended for play.
Owner's name: Karim Weuts
Dog's name: Kato
Date: February 22, 2013
Statement of Authenticity
This certifies the authenticity of Kato's canine genetic background
as determined following careful analysis of more than 300 genetic
markers using Wisdom Panel Insights. The purebred dog breed
signature matches included in this analysis are those that were
detected in the last three generations of Kato's ancestry using the
proprietary breed detection algorithm at Mars Veterinary.
Dr. Neale Fretwell
Research & Development Director
Mixed
Breed
English Cocker
Spaniel Mix
English Cocker
Spaniel*
English Cocker
Spaniel Mix
Mixed
Breed
Mixed
Breed
Mixed
Breed
Kato
Mixed
Breed
Labrador
Retriever Mix
Labrador
Retriever*
American Staffs.
Terrier
Labrador Retriever /
American Staffs. Terrier Mix
American Staffs.
Terrier
American Staffs.
Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel Mix crossed with Labrador Retriever / American Staffs. Terrier Mix