Canine Genetics & Epidemiologie News

1. Modern pedigree dogs in the United Kingdom Kennel Club: a journey through shifting population landscapes and demography

   The limited genetic diversity in pedigree dog populations and the associated increased burden of inherited disease have led to calls for the development and implementation of effective population management st...

2. Moving from information and collaboration to action: report from the 5th International Dog Health Workshop in Helsinki, June 2024

   The International Partnership for Dogs, together with a rotating national host organisation, holds approximately biennial meetings called the International Dog Health Workshop (IDHW). These workshops bring tog...

3. Beagles kept as companion animals in the UK – demography, disorders and mortality

   Beagles are a popular companion animal dog breed and are generally stated to be a healthy breed. This VetCompass study aimed to report the demography, common disorders and mortality of Beagles under primary ve...

4. Investigation of the association of the MLPH gene with seasonal canine flank alopecia in Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs

   Canine flank alopecia (CFA) is a skin condition in dogs characterized by non-inflammatory, seasonally recurring episodes of localized hair loss and often hyperpigmentation of the affected skin. A genetic basis...

5. Cellular localization of a variant RAPGEF5 protein associated with idiopathic epilepsy risk in the Belgian shepherd

   The Wnt signaling pathway is critical for normal embryonic development. Disruptions in the Wnt signaling pathway have been linked to neurological disorders. The RAPGEF5 protein is a partner in Wnt signaling an...