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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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In the Press
Read National Geographic’s coverage of “the growing functional-breeding movement”, and how FDC is leading the way.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/dogs-functional-breeding-purebreds-shelters-rescues Reporter Ula Chrobak quotes three FDC Board members, as well as heads of FDCs...
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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...
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