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Mixed breed dogs can vary in their complexity from simple first generation crossbreeds (when two purebred dogs of different breeds are mated) to dogs that are completely outbred, without any recent purebred ancestors.
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Genetic Combinations of Mixed Breed Mating

There are a number of possible outcomes that can result from mating mixed breed dogs. The inheritance of genetic material from parent to offspring is a random process, with offspring inheriting a random selection of half their mother’s genes and half their father’s genes. This means that the genetic makeup does not always match the expected physical appearance of the dog.
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Interpretation of BITSA results

Primary

The image is intended to show the genetic makeup of a dog that has a primary breed detected in its ancestry. Detection of a primary breed can mean that a purebred dog is present in your dog’s recent ancestry and major physical and behavioral traits of that breed will be seen in your dog (50% or greater of a single breed).

Secondary

The image is intended to show the genetic make up of a dog with a secondary breed in its ancestry. Detection of a secondary breed can mean that a purebred dog is present in your dogs more distant ancestry and only some physical and behavioral traits of that breed will be seen in your dog. (25% or greater of a single breed)

Distant

This image is intended to show the genetic make up of a dog with a distant breed in its ancestry. Detection of a distant breed can mean that a purebred dog is present in your dog’s very distant ancestry and will have the least influence on your dogs physical and behavioral traits. (12.5 % or greater of a single breed)

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