Ancestry Report

What b reeds make u p Gid get?The picture below shows the breeds detected in Gidget. The relative size of the breed image shows the amount of eachbreed detected in our analysis. There are also signals from other breeds which are not strong enough to identify withconfidence. How can these faint signals occur? There are two possibilities. First, your dog could have mixed-breed ancestorsbeyond three generations back. A second reason is that our test may not yet cover one of the breeds in your dog’s ancestry.

DalmatianChineseCrested*

Gidget

* Minor amount detected at low confidence. These results are not included in accuracy calculations.

How to interp ret you r dog's resultsWhen reading your report, keep in mind that all physical traits of the breeds found may not always be apparent in your dog.Why? Because a mixed-breed dog’s appearance varies depending on the overall mix of breeds found and the specific genesinherited from each of those breeds. When dominant and recessive genes combine from the different breeds across thegenerations, unique and unpredictable combinations can occur. This is a big reason why your dog is unique and may notexhibit the physical traits of each breed.

Significant Breed - At least 50% of your dog’s DNA matches this breed, so you are likely to see some physical andbehavioral traits from this breed represented unless some of the genes are recessive.

Intermediate Breed - At least 25% of your dog’s DNA matches this breed, so you may see some physical and behavioraltraits represented in your dog.

Minor Breed - At least 12.5% of your dog’s DNA matches this breed, but at this level, it is unlikely that thisbreed’s physical traits are visually represented unless some of the genes are dominant.

DalmatianHeight:

23 - 24 in

Weight (Show):

40 - 65 lb

Weight (Pet):

39 - 75 lb

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The Dalmatian is one of the oldest breeds in existence and it is believed that the breed dates back more thanfour thousand years. Evidence of the Dalmatian wasn’t documented until the 1700’s, although pictures of thebreed date back thousands of years prior to first documentation. The exact origin of the Dalmatian is highlydisputed; however, most people believe that the breed developed in Dalmatia, a region in Croatia bordering theeastern Adriatic Sea. The name Dalmatia comes from the ancient Illyrian language meaning “land of shepherds”and it was from this area that the breed received its name. Dalmatians were used to chase rats out of the firestations and horse stables of old London. They also guided the horse-drawn fire wagons through city streetsand safeguarded the fire equipment from vandalism and theft. This tradition endured even after the old wagonswere replaced with more modern fire engines and today Dalmatians enjoy status as the iconic fire house dog.The first Dalmatian was registered with the American Kennel Club in 1888.

Do you recognize any of these Dalmatian traits in GIDGET?

Intelligent, energetic, and alert dogs with greatstamina.

Respond well to reward-based training using treats orfavorite toys.

Enjoy dog sports such as agility, flyball, tracking, scenthurdling, and both rally and competitive obedience.

Have a reputation of being good family dogs but canbe aloof with strangers.

Chinese CrestedHeight:

9 - 13 in

Weight (Show):

8 - 12 lb

Weight (Pet):

7 - 16 lb

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It is generally accepted that the Chinese Crested is a long established breed dating back to sixteenth centuryChina. However, some debate that the breed is actually the result of crossing the Chihuahua and the MexicanHairless dogs, while others insist that the breed originates from Africa. Some even speculate that the breedcame into existence in America in the late nineteenth century. While the origins of the Chinese Crested may bequestionable, the breed’s popularity is not. Famous individuals like Gypsy Rose Lee and her sister June Havocwere very involved in the promotion of the breed. The Chinese Crested received official American Kennel Clubrecognition in 1991.

Do you recognize any of these Chinese Crested traits in GIDGET?

Playful, alert, and usually friendly dogs.Enjoys dog sports such as agility, flyball, and obediencewhich provide physical and mental stimulation.

Are active when indoors and since they are small theydo well in apartments.

Children are attracted to the Chinese Crested becauseof its small size and unusual appearance.

T hank you for choosing Wisdom Panel Insights to learn abou t you r dog’s family ancest ryWe hope that the breeds detected in Gidget will help you better understand and care for your dog. We encourage you tospend some quality time with Gidget, examining size, appearance and unique personality traits that might be influencedby the breeds uncovered.

We recommend discussing your dog’s ancestry report with your veterinarian, as he or she can help you use your WisdomPanel Insights report to help better care for Gidget. The next time you visit your veterinarian, consider asking these questionsin 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?

Because you love you r dog – Share his story!Join our online community of mixed-breed dog owners and share your dog’s Wisdom Panel Insights report with the world.On our website you can:

• Register your dog and upload photos into our Wisdom Panel photo gallery

• Get help to show off your dog’s breed profile on your blog, Dogster page, Facebook and MySpace profiles

Visit wisdompanelinsights.com and use the details below to create your dog’s profile:

Owner Name: Mary Jane Prothro-Jones

Test Report Code: 3000008964

More insightLearning more about the history of the breeds detected in Gidget can helpyou and your veterinarian better train, feed and care for your dog. Visit ouronline Breed Library at wisdompanelinsights.com.

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. Wisdom Panel™ Insights proprietary genetic analysis provides insight into thebehavioral traits in breeds that have been identified in your dog. Wisdom Panel Insights is designed and intendedto be used solely to identify the genetic makeup of a mixed-breed dog and no other purpose is intended,authorized, or permitted.

Upon receipt of your sample, Mars Veterinary will analyze your dog’s DNA to determine the breeds present inyour dog’s ancestry with a reasonable degree of certainty. Mars Veterinary’s testing procedures are designed toprovide reliable and accurate results.

Wisdom Panel Insights is intended for use on mixed-breed dogs. The test was designed specifically to look for multiple breeds in a dog’s ancestry and was not designed to validatethe purity of a purebred dog. 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 isdisclaimed and damages in any event are limited to the payment actually received by Mars Veterinary for the specified analysis at issue.

Wisdom Panel Insights 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 acombination of breeds in the database, related to the breeds in your pet’s history.

Many cities and communities have breed-specific ordinances and laws that may require special handling or prohibit the ownership of some dogs with a particular breed in theirgenetic background. Neither Mars Veterinary nor any related company is responsible for compliance or notification regarding these matters. You may want to check with your localauthorities to determine if your dog’s genetic profile requires compliance with any laws, regulations, or ordinances in your area.

Dog N

ame: G

idget

Ow

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e: Mary Jane Prothro-Jones

June 11, 2010

Re: Sample 3000008964

I confirm that this is a genuine W

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Insights test result from G

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A analysis ofm

ore than 300 genetic markers. The purebred

dog breed signature matches reported are

those that were detected in the last three

generations of Gidget’s recent ancestry using

Mars Veterinary’s proprietary breed detection

algorithm.

Dr. N

eale Fretwell

Research & Developm

ent Director