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Beagle Beagle ShihTzu

ShihTzu

BeagleShihTzu

Beagle / ShihTzu Cross

Maple

CairnTerrier

CairnTerrier

MixedBreed

MixedBreed

CairnTerrier

MixedBreed

CairnTerrier Mix

Maple is a Beagle, Cairn Terrier, Shih Tzu Mix

This certifies the authenticity of Maple's canine genetic background as determinedfollowing analysis of more than 300 genetic markers using Wisdom Panel® Insights™.The purebred dog breed signature matches included in this analysis are those thatwere detected in the last three generations of Maple's ancestry.

Dog's name:Maple

DR. NEALE FRETWELL

R&D Director

August 5, 2014

MAPLE

Congratulations!

Maple is a Beagle, Cairn Terrier,Shih Tzu 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

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 BEAGLE, CAIRN TERRIER, SHIH TZU 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 Maple. The ancestry chartdepicting the best statistical result of this analysis is shown in the picture below.

Beagle BeagleShihTzu

ShihTzu

CairnTerrier

CairnTerrier

MixedBreed†

MixedBreed†

BeagleShihTzu

CairnTerrier

MixedBreed†


Maple

CairnTerrier Mix




BEAGLEHEIGHT:

13 - 16 in

WEIGHT (SHOW):

20 - 30 lb

WEIGHT (PET):

17 - 37 lb

Beag

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EARS MUZZLE TAIL

The Beagle is a long-established breed, descending from the Foxhound, the Harrier and the Kerry Beagle. Theywere most commonly used for hunting hare, quail and pheasant, although nowadays they also make excellentfamily dogs and have even been used in police work. The origin of the Beagle’s name is debated. Some peoplebelieve the name derives from the Celtic word “beag,” which means “small” or from the French word “begle,”which means “useless” or “of little value.” The Beagle was introduced to the United States in the 1860’s andthe breed was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885.

Beagles have been bred mostly for form and hunting ability and any hound color is permitted on their shortcoats. This means that Beagles come in a variety of blacks, tans, browns, reds, blue (a silver color), and maybe ticked (mottled with white) or have white markings or be white with colored spots.

DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THESE BEAGLE TRAITS IN MAPLE?

Happy or gentle nature, and usually friendly dogs;although some have high energy levels.

Beagles seem to enjoy dog sports such astracking, hunting, agility, rally and competitiveobedience.

Respond well to reward-based training involvingtreats or favorite toys.

Chasing wildlife or barking may impair bonding.




CAIRN TERRIERHEIGHT:

11 - 12 in

WEIGHT (SHOW):

14 - 17 lb

WEIGHT (PET):

11 - 23 lb

Cairn

Terrier

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The Cairn Terrier dates back to the sixteenth century, although the first public presentation of the breed wasnot performed until 1909. The Cairn Terrier originated on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. They were originallybred to hunt smaller animals, such as foxes, weasels and rodents. Once known as the Short-Haired Sky Terrier,the name “Cairn Terrier” wasn’t actually implemented until 1912. The name “Cairn” originated from rockformations in Scotland used to mark land boundaries and burial sites. The Cairn Terrier often hunted the verminthat would infest the formations. The breed received American Kennel Club recognition in 1913. The bestknown Cairn Terrier in the United States to date is Toto, from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Identificationof the state of Kansas with the original story led a resident of Wichita, Kansas to start a movement to makethe Cairn Terrier the official dog of the State of Kansas.

The Cairn Terrier may be any color apart from white, including black, cream, gray, red, silver, wheaten, orbrindle striped shades. Black markings, points, or a black mask are also frequent and desired in this breed.

DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THESE CAIRN TERRIER TRAITS IN MAPLE?

Active, alert, intelligent, and independent dogs.Can be difficult to disengage from an activity.

Enjoy dog sports such as agility, tracking, flyball,and obedience.

Although described as stubborn or strongwilled, these tendencies may be reduced via areward-based approach to training.

Because of their background as hunting dogs,may engage in behaviors such as barking,scratching at the ground or digging, and chasingwildlife.




SHIH TZUHEIGHT:

10 - 11 in

WEIGHT (SHOW):

10 - 18 lb

WEIGHT (PET):

10 - 21 lb

Shih

Tzu

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The Shih Tzu was a breed that was created in Tibet during the seventeenth century. The development of theShih Tzu was achieved by the crossbreeding of the Lhasa Apso and Pekingese breeds. This crossbreedingoccurred when a Lhasa Apso was given as a gift by the Dalai Lama to the Emperor of China. The Emperor hada Pekingese in his palace and this Pekingese mated with the Lhasa, resulting in the world’s first litter of ShihTzu puppies. Eventually, the breed became very popular in the Imperial Court, but in 1908 after the death ofEmpress T’zu Hsi, most Shih Tzu breeding came to a stop. This was further complicated by the CommunistRevolution in China, which nearly caused the breed to become extinct. The Shih Tzu was saved, however,by a pool of 14 dogs that were introduced into England. The Shih-Tzu did not find its way to America untilafter World War II, when they were brought back with American soldiers. The breed received official AmericanKennel Club recognition in 1969.

The Shih Tzu is a breed with a wide variety of colors, with all permissible under the breed standard. Thecolors can be blacks, browns, silvers, creams, and brindle (black and brown pattern) in solid, particolor ortricolor with lots of white. Black markings or a black mask are also seen in this breed.

DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THESE SHIH TZU TRAITS IN MAPLE?Alert, active, playful and are usually friendly dogs.Can participate in dog sports such as agility andrally or competitive obedience.

Stubborn tendencies may be lessened by usingreward-based training involving small treats andfavorite toys.

Shih Tzus are moderately active when indoors andsince they are small do well in apartments.

May be intimidated by other dogs, causingdefensive barking leading to confrontations.




HOW ARE KEY PHYSICAL TRAITS INHERITED?THE INFLUENCE OF BREEDS ON APPEARANCEThis report reveals the breeds detected in your dog’s DNA. It also includes checklists of physical traits associatedwith these breeds. Breeds can combine their influences in countless, fascinating ways. It’s 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 dog’s looks and personality will blend aspects of these breeds. Consider the example below...

In this example, you can see how many of Frankie’sphysical 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 Frankie’scoat 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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WHAT DOES THE MIXED BREED ANCESTRY MEAN FORMAPLE?

A portion of Maple’s 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 dog’s 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 inMaple’s 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.

Golden Retriever

Vizsla

Rat Terrier

MiniatureWire HairedDachshund

Toy Fox Terrier

For more information about how Wisdom Panel Insights is performed, please see the “HOW WISDOMPANEL INSIGHTS WORKS” section later in this report.




PREDICTED ADULT WEIGHT PROFILE:Based upon the breeds detected in Maple’s ancestry and the genetic markers analyzed by Wisdom Panel® Insights™,as well as the information provided that Maple is Female and Spayed, we have calculated the likely weight that Mapleshould 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 12 - 23 lbs.

Many factors can influence an adult dog’s 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 dog’s lifetime nutrition and exercise regimen. If your dog’s 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 DOG’S 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 dog’s photo

BECAUSE YOU LOVE YOUR DOG - SHARE THEIR STORY!

Join our online community of dog owners and share your dog’s 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 dog’s breed profile on your blog, Facebook and Twitter

Use these details tocreate your dog’s profileat wisdompanel.com:

Owner: Elizabeth CarneyReport Code: 3540327

You can also post your story on our Facebook page, DoggieDNA, and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter!

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Thank you for using Wisdom Panel® Insights™ to uncover the story of yourdog’s ancestry!Congratulations on taking the steps to learn about Maple’s ancestry and to understandwhat breeds are in your mixed breed dog using Wisdom Panel Insights! Knowing yourdog’s breeds is more than a novelty - it is a medical necessity. Each breed in your pooch’sgenetic paw print has unique health concerns you should know about so that you canprovide a lifetime of excellent care.

We recommend discussing your dog’s ancestry report with your veterinarian, as he or she can help you use yourWisdom Panel Insights report to help better care for Maple. 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 dog’s 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 dog’s 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 dog’s health-care needs: you’ll feel better knowing thatyou’re 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.

http://www.Genesis4Pets.com/




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 dog’s DNA todetermine the breed(s) present in your dog’s 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 dog’s sire and dam. In all cases this is done with a reasonabledegree of certainty.

Mars Veterinary’s 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 pet’s 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.

STATEMENT OF AUTHENTICATIONOwner's name: Elizabeth Carney

Dog's name: Maple

Date: August 5, 2014

This certifies the authenticity of Maple's canine genetic backgroundas determined following careful analysis of more than 300 geneticmarkers using Wisdom Panel® Insights™. The purebred dog breedsignature matches included in this analysis are those that weredetected in the last three generations of Maple's ancestry using

the proprietary breed detection algorithm at Mars Veterinary.

DR. NEALE FRETWELLResearch & Development Director

Beagle BeagleShihTzu

ShihTzu

CairnTerrier

CairnTerrier

MixedBreed

MixedBreed

BeagleShihTzu

CairnTerrier

MixedBreed


Maple

CairnTerrier Mix

Maple is a Beagle, Cairn Terrier, Shih Tzu Mix

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