( University of Utah ) University of Utah researchers used data from Portuguese water dogs — the breed of President Barack Obama’s dog Bo — to help find a gene that gives some dogs curly hair and others long, wavy hair. It was part of a National Institutes of Health study — publishedon the webThursday, Aug. 27, by the journal Science — showing that variations in only three genes account for …
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Researchers used data from Portuguese water dogs — the breed of President Barack Obama’s dog Bo — to help find a gene that gives some dogs curly hair and others long, wavy hair. Variations in only three genes account for the seven major types of coat seen in purebred dogs.
U researchers revealed why some dogs—such as President Barack Obama’s Portuguese water dog, Bo,—have curly hair in a new study published this week. There were three genes, RSPO2, FGF5 and KRT71, that create seven different coat types for nearly 90 percent of all purebred dogs.
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(PhysOrg.com) — University of Utah researchers used data from Portuguese water dogs – the breed of President Barack Obama’s dog Bo – to help find a gene that gives some dogs curly hair and others long, wavy hair.
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The length curl and texture of a dog’s fur is down to just three genes scientists have discovered.
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Title: Benji, Marley or Bo: Three Genes Dictate Dog’s Coat Category: Health News Created: 8/27/2009 4:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2009
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Washington, Aug 28 : Using data from Portuguese water dogs – the breed of President Barack Obama’s dog Bo-researchers at the University of Utah have found a gene that gives some members of this dog breed curly hair and others long, wavy hair.
Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) — Just three genes separate the curly coat of the Obama family pooch, Bo, a Portuguese water dog, from the short-haired fur of his wolf ancestors, a study shows.
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My most exciting thrill is connecting a new pet with a new owner! In the last 25 years, I have worked professionally as a pet groomer/shop owner. My customers have become my friends; and if I had any advice I would say,”Do your homework!”.
For example an Old English Sheepdog is one of the fluffiest, cutest pups-in its first 2 months before size, hair, chewing begins. The breed is wonderful, but not for everyone. It seems there is a pattern when a movie portrays a dog that that breed becomes the “popular” breed. A great example is “Shiloh”. Suddenly I was inundated with beagles! Now I love beagles as I have a great appreciation for nearly all breeds. I state the average family hasn’t a clue on the training needed for a beagle. This breed is very hyper outdoors: a one-minded dog, especially when he is “on the scent”. There is no reasoning with a beagle who is “on the scent” of anything! And having him return to you before he finds his scent…Good Luck!
Today a popular characteristic in a dog is whether its fur is hypo-allergenic or rather your “non=shedding” type. Breeds such as Maltese, Poodles, Lhasa Apso , Tibetan Terriers, Wheaton Terriers, Portuguese Water Dogs, Shih – tzus , etc are a few examples of non-shedders . Obviously these breeds are popular due to people not having an allergic reaction to their coat.
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Choosing the right dog for your family with kids need some research if you are new to the dog ownership. Families with children need to pay attention on certain dog qualities such as temperament, size and energy level before adopting or buying a dog.
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