There are nearly 400 modern domestic dog breeds with a unique histories and genetic
profiles. To track the genetic signatures of breed development, we have assembled the most …

The archaeological record shows the presence of medium-sized dogs with mesocephalic
skulls in Southeast South America, from at least the end of the third millennium BP to …

Hundreds of genetic variants implicated in Mendelian disease have been characterized in
dogs and commercial screening is being offered for most of them worldwide. There is …

Knowledge on the genetic epidemiology of disorders in the dog population has implications
for both veterinary medicine and sustainable breeding. Limited data on frequencies of …

Increasing concern is directed towards genetic diversity of domestic animal populations
because strong selective breeding can rapidly deplete genetic diversity of socio …

Vast progress has been made in the clinical diagnosis and molecular basis of hereditary
diseases and genetic predisposition in companion animals. The purpose of this report is to …

Direct-to-consumer canine genetic testing is becoming increasingly popular among dog
owners. The data collected therein provides intriguing insight into the current status of …

In the largest DNA-based study of domestic cats to date, 11,036 individuals (10,419
pedigreed cats and 617 non-pedigreed cats) were genotyped via commercial panel testing …

Simple Summary Humans have selectively bred dogs for various purposes, including
hunting, guarding, and service roles. However, over time, preferences have shifted from …

Background Discrete breed ideals are not restricted to delimiting dog breeds from another,
but also are key drivers of subpopulation differentiation. As genetic differentiation due to …