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Puppy Development through a Human Bioecological Lens
A review of Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological theory applied to puppy development: A new approach to understanding...
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Identification of genes associated with longevity in dogs: 9 candidate genes described in Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Korec, E., Ungrová, L., Kalvas, J., & Hejnar, J. (2024). Identification of genes associated with...
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In the Press
Has Dog Breeding Gone Too Far? A Guest Essay for the New York Times by Alexandra Horowitz
Article Published May 9, 2024 New York Times, By Alexandra Horowitz Has Dog Breeding Gone...
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Prevalence of inherited disorders among mixed breed and purebred dogs: 27,254 cases
Bellumori, T. P., Famula, T. R., Bannasch, D. L., Belanger, J. M., & Oberbauer, A....
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Purging of highly deleterious mutations through severe bottlenecks in Alpine Ibex
Grossen, C., Guillaume, F., Keller, L.F. et al. Purging of highly deleterious mutations through severe...
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Methods for Understanding Our Dogs’ Peak Fitness
Farr, Brian, et al. “Functional Measurement of Canine Muscular Fitness: Refinement and Reliability of the...
Jun
What conditions are seen most commonly in primary care visits, and how are they different between mixes and purebreds?
A summary of “Lifetime Prevalence of Owner-Reported Medical Conditions in the 25 Most Common Dog...
Jun
How Can We Use Outcrossing to Restore and Maintain Genetic Diversity?
A summary of “Limits to genetic rescue by outcross in pedigree dogs.” by Windig and...
May