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CANINE GENETICS
The internet's first information on canine phenotype, genotype, DNA, and the importance of dietary and environmental influences when performing health tests and genetic screenings. |
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Animal Immunities And Instinct
Bears and dogs are of the same suborder “caniformia”, but did you know...
Human History vs. Animal Genetics
We plan pet pedigrees but what do you know about your own genetic history?
Our Future In Dogs
Have you thought about the future of dog breeders, dog shows, and...?
Fighting Is In Our Genes
Genetics, environment and friends affect human behavior as much as in our animals.
Dogs Revered In Myth And Religion
The dog is significant in all cultures as a "most mentioned" animal species.
Canine Distemper And Wolf Coat Color
Is coat color related to immunity of canine distemper and mating preferences??
Strangest Thing About DogsThe dog is a carnivore that protects plant-eating humans.
Why You Have Fangs and ClawsEver think about why some species have different shaped teeth and feet?
Marvelous Mule, Genetic AnomalyThe nuts and bolts of mule genetics, the hybrid that built America!
Wolf In Your DogWhat is the origin of the dog? Was he a wolf or was he always a dog?
Is The Purebred Dog In Decline?Dog fanciers have new perspectives and genetic insight on the future of dogs.
Dog Breeders Future Is Our PastThe Breeder’s duty is preserving TYPE as described in the Breed Standard.
What Is The Dog Genetically?Lanting on genetic confusion of dogs and dog-like animals because of words such as hybrid, etc...
Bats, Dogs And Flying DinosaursWhen your dog does something ‘almost human’, think about flying dinosaurs!
Critical Puppy StagesNew owner or seasoned breeder, you will be amazingly enlightened by this short Video and short, science-based information from birth to young adult.
How A Dog Looks At You
Introduction To CHGDogs can be born with Congenital Hypothyroidism with Goiter Part 1 of 4
About CHG (Goiter)is a "rare" fatal genetic defect in newborns. Dr. Fyfe explains. Pt 2 of 4
Genetic Problems SolvedMinimize heart, eyes, VWD and structural defects while preserving breed type.
Popular MisconceptionsA genetic perspective on external appearances in show dogs.
Missing Testicle Study"University" study to find and eliminate gene for missing testicle is a farce.
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*None of the statements contained herein as regards human or animal health have been evaluated by the FDA. Information is provided for educational purposes only. The ii NetPlaces Network advises you to always check with a licensed veterinarian or medical doctor. Information or products offered are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness, disease, or condition, whether animal or human. This disclaimer is due to FDA restrictions designed to protect you, the consumer. It does NOT however, protect you from malpractice, prescription drugs, or vaccines. |
INHERITED DISEASEHereditary health problems that can be reduced or reliably bred out through stringent genetic testing. |
ACQUIRED DISEASEA non-genetic problem caused by injury, environment or contagion which may be better managed. |
Can be revealing to breeders who know how to read "the lines"!
Just when you understand phenotype & genotype, there's common sense.
A disintegration of the rear leg bone, usually found in smaller dogs.
Is it genetics? The parent club? AKC? Or is it respect for breed type?
The sick truth behind non-genetic health certifications. Part 1
OFA, CERF, CHIC, CHF have inherently fatal flaws... Part 2
Is it a secret? No. It's the one gene you need to know about..
We take it for granted but it is a unique interspecies communication!
Did you agree to submit your dog as a test subject?
How breeders can control genes to determine coat, size, color, health.
Group Judge on Inbreeding, Outcrossing, and Backcrossing.
Unlike any other species, dogs did not evolve, they came already programmed to serve mankind.
How meat-eating wolves helped human herbivores; campfire myth debunked.
Seeing Eye's cross-bred Lab-Goldens immune to Progressive Retinal Atrophy!
New x-ray position shows joint laxity, more reliably predicts hip dysplasia.
Environmental influences can alter canine DNA.
May eliminate high uric acid, a genetic defect for bladder stones.
AKC must admit (low uric acid) dogs into gene pool!
The first Pointer cross-breeding to promote genetic Low Uric Acid.
taught by a Springer Spaniel, a half-breed father, and a child’s love.
Multi-Group Judge compares the dog show ring to the Arabian horse fancy.
What causes this devastating problem in fixed-goal breeding plans.
Multi-Group Judge on genetic virtues of a balanced breeding program.
This gene found in two dog breeds may help human lung research.
Standards dictate performance and so does NASCAR! How design change affects form and function!
Are foreign or Designer Dogs as genetically pure as AKC stock?
Breed healthy, typey dogs, not canine caricatures with numbers and letters.
Amazing advances on a sustainable food supply can impact canine health.
Newspeak invades purebred dogs, potentially altering canine genetics.
Breakthrough test at U C Davis’ Laboratory in Standard Poodles DNA.
Practical, series on the ABCs of DNA and chromosomes that is easy to understand.
Liver, blue, grizzled, recently discovered K locus, by scientist, AKC Judge.
Yellow coat color allows no dark pigment in South African Boerboels....
Breeds Affected, Mode of Inheritance, genetic testing, Advice, References.
A realistic look at genetic testing. Better take valium before reading....
DNA mystifies most breeders but this makes a trillion cells countable.
You dog's DNA could provide a model for combating human diseases.
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