Sentences with phrase «studies in purebred dogs»

Not exact matches

Another confounding factor in earlier studies: Researchers sampled DNA from modern purebred dogs, which are the result of generations of artificial selection and hybridization by breeders, skewing the genetic timeline of when wolves and dogs parted ways.

Overall 19.7 % of purebred and 17.9 % of cross-breed dogs had signs of hip dysplasia in one study.

In another study using the Veterinary Medical Database for the period 1980 through 1994, it was concluded the risk for bone cancer in large breed, purebred dogs increased twofold for those dogs that were also sterilizeIn another study using the Veterinary Medical Database for the period 1980 through 1994, it was concluded the risk for bone cancer in large breed, purebred dogs increased twofold for those dogs that were also sterilizein large breed, purebred dogs increased twofold for those dogs that were also sterilized.

If you doubt this, see Health Defects in Purebred Dogs (3) study the then and now photos and don't be discouraged, be inspired to do better and work harder in your breed club.

Founded in 1884 by 13 dog breed clubs, most of which were American, the newly formed AKC pledged to advance the breeding, study and exhibition of purebred dogs, as well as establishing the maintenance and running of purebred dogs.

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.»

In 2004, a study looked at the microsatellites of 414 purebred dogs representing 85 breeds.

Founded in 1884, the American Kennel Club has long been the nation's leading not - for - profit organization devoted to the study, breeding, exhibiting, and advancement of purebred dogs.

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.

If your dog is purebred, please send a copy of his or her pedigree to with the blood sample (if you have it) as this will greatly assist us in our genetic studies.

A mutation for Curly Hair: A genetic study of coat type in purebred dogs has identified a mutation in the keratin gene, KRT71, associated with the curly hair phenotype in some breeds (1).

«It's not that people in these professions aren't good at identifying purebred dogs, the study stated.

Blood was collected for DNA extraction from a) privately owned crd3 - affected and non-affected purebred GIT dogs; b) mixed breed dogs derived from GIT founders and maintained as a study colony as part of an NIH - sponsored project (EY006855) at the Retinal Disease Studies Facility (RDSF) in Kennett Square, PA; and c) from 80 privately owned pedigreed dogs from breeds not known to segregate crd3 (Table 1).

The goal of this data - based driven study was to continue to assess the extent to which four factors are influencing the stud book and the future of 60 breeds in the conformation sport of purebred dogs.

A three - year study of euthanasia risks in a Philadelphia - area animal shelter concluded that adult dogs are most likely to die, purebred dogs are more likely to be reclaimed by owners, and that compilation of such information is necessary for the design of community intervention programs to reduce euthanasia of dogs and cats.

The studies were only conducted in purebred dogs, making interpretation to other breeds and mixed breeds challenging.

by Patti Strand The number of dogs entering US shelters has reached an all - time low, and the number of purebred dogs found in shelters has dropped to about 5 %, according to a study just released by the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA), an advocacy organization for responsible animal ownership.

These numbers are fairly conistent with information from a 2009 Petsmart / Ipsos study (which Christie, I imagine you've seen) in which 8 % were bought at a pet store, 21 % of dogs from a purebred breeder (2 % for cats), 19 % came into a home as a stray (8 % for dogs, 30 % for cats), 24 % from adoption and 25 % from a family member.

The study examined the veterinary records of 27,254 dogs and compared the incidence of 24 genetic disorders in both purebreds and mutts.

But the cloning of the canine genome in 2005, coupled with the multi-generational pedigrees available in purebred dogs and the close genetic relatedness of dogs within a given breed gave scientists powerful tools to study genetic disease in purebred dogs.

Summary to this story of studies: a combination of improved diagnostic techniques and higher standards held by breeders will advance orthopedic soundness in the purebred dog.

The present study identified specific breed groupings that contributed to disorders being more frequently observed in the purebred dog population.

The present study illustrated that certain subpopulations of the purebred dog population were more likely to display certain conditions while other subpopulations were not statistically different than mixed - breed dogs in terms of disease prevalence.

This study suggests that subpopulations of the purebred dog population are more likely to exhibit certain inherited conditions while other subpopulations do not differ statistically from mixed - breed dogs in terms of how common these diseases are.

Such a bias would inflate the prevalence of conditions in the study's purebred dog population.

In a study looking at body weight and breed, scientists analzyed data from both purebred and cross bred dogs.