Oberbauer, A.M., Belanger, J.M., Bellumori, T., et al. «Ten inherited
disorders in purebred dogs by functional breed groupings.»
The theory is that breeders selecting for specific traits can cause more frequent genetic
disorders in purebred dogs.
Not exact matches
Among the ten genetic
disorders with a significantly greater probability
in purebred dogs, the top breeds with each
disorder are shown below.
Only one
disorder — cranial cruciate ligament rupture — was more likely
in mixed - breed
dogs than
purebred dogs.
Of 24
disorders the researchers monitored, 13 were about the same
in purebred vs mixed breed
dogs (matched for age, sex and body weight).
No differences
in expression of 13 genetic
disorders were detected between
purebred dogs and mixed - breed
dogs (ie, hip dysplasia, hypo - and hyperadrenocorticism, cancers, lens luxation, and patellar luxation).
Read article: Prevalence of inherited
disorders among mixed - breed and
purebred dogs: 27,254 cases (1995 — 2010) by Thomas P. Bellumori, Thomas R. Famula, Danika L. Bannasch, Janelle M. Belanger and Anita M. Oberbauer, published
in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (2013), vol.
In contrast,
disorders that occurred equally among
purebred and mixed - breed
dogs appeared to represent ancient gene mutations that had become widely spread throughout the
dog population.
The researchers found that the prevalence of 13 of the 24 genetic
disorders was approximately the same
in purebred dogs as
in their mixed - breed counterparts.
Ten were found more frequently among
purebred dogs, and one such
disorder was more common
in mixed - breeds.
A study by UC Davis showed that there was a prevalence of genetic
disorders in both populations (rescue and bred): «Recently derived breeds or those from similar lineages appeared to be more susceptible to certain
disorders that affect all closely related
purebred dogs, whereas
disorders with equal prevalence
in the two populations suggested that those
disorders represented more ancient mutations that are widely spread through the
dog population.»
Because it is known that autoimmune diseases are linked to genetic predispositions
in the MHC — this is yet another reason why potential
dog owners of
purebred dogs should only deal with respected and reputable breeders who are aware of, and employ breeding practices designed to limit genetic
disorders.
Sanctioning is one of the first steps toward being approved to hold AKC
dog shows and obedience trials, a long - range goal of the club.Sproul and other club officers say they are making a determined effort to continue the programs that Seminole has initiated.The Seminole club has initiated such programs as annual
purebred dog exhibitions demonstrating important aspects of owning, raising and training
dogs; health seminars that bring
in experts to discuss topics that have included hereditary eye defects, skin
disorders and behavioral studies; and matches offering ring conditions to provide experience for handlers and
dogs.
The key to cross breeding to
purebred dogs is what is called hybrid vigor, the breeding resulting
in a healthier
dog with superior genetic constitution can come from
dogs purebred for so long that they have common genetic
disorders.
Pet owners who thought that mixed breed
dogs were healthier argued that inbreeding
in purebred dogs increased the likelihood of genetic
disorders.
Some
disorders were more common
in purebreds, although the chance that your
dog will develop these
disorders depends on its breed.
MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT: Oculars
Disorder Presumed To Be Inherited
in Purebred Dogs, Genetic Committee of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.
According to Dr. McGrath, epilepsy is the most common neurological
disorder in dogs, affecting both
purebred and mixed breed
dogs.
The study examined the veterinary records of 27,254
dogs and compared the incidence of 24 genetic
disorders in both
purebreds and mutts.
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I didn't learn until much later that because of inbreeding and breeding for distorted physical features, approximately one
in four
purebred dogs suffers from serious congenital
disorders such as crippling hip dysplasia, blindness, deafness, heart defects, skin problems and epilepsy.
The present study identified specific breed groupings that contributed to
disorders being more frequently observed
in the
purebred dog population.
For each
disorder, healthy controls seen at the hospital during that same time period were matched for age, weight, and sex to each affected
dog to determine risk of disease presentation
in the
purebred group as compared to that of the mixed - breed population.
The results offer an assessment of the distribution of inherited
disorders within
purebred dogs and illustrate how mixed - breed and subpopulations of
purebred dogs do not differ statistically
in prevalence for certain
disorders.
We recently have reported that for 13 inherited
disorders, there were no statistically detectable differences
in risk of disease presentation between the
purebred and mixed - breed
dog populations and one condition was more prevalent
in mixed - breeds [6].
For some
disorders, such as hypothyroidism,
purebred dogs may be more likely diagnosed with the condition due to pre-breeding health screens that are rarely done
in the mixed - breed population.
In comparing the purebred dog population to the mixed - breed dog population for ten inherited conditions found at a higher frequency in purebred dogs, the current data indicate that risk for certain inherited disorders can be apportioned to specific purebred population
In comparing the
purebred dog population to the mixed - breed
dog population for ten inherited conditions found at a higher frequency
in purebred dogs, the current data indicate that risk for certain inherited disorders can be apportioned to specific purebred population
in purebred dogs, the current data indicate that risk for certain inherited
disorders can be apportioned to specific
purebred populations.
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