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Master — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:59:54 +0000

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Why Obama’s dog has curly hair (EurekAlert!)

Master — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:00:03 +0000

( 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 internet Thursday, Aug. 27, by the journal Science — showing that variations in only three genes account for …

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Why Obama’s Dog Has Curly Hair (Science Daily)

Master — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:22 +0000

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.

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U scientists unlock secrets of first dog’s curly hair (The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Master — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:01:21 +0000

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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Why Obama’s Dog Has Curly Hair? Study Finds 3 Dog Coat Genes (PhysOrg)

Master — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:04 +0000

(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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Three genes decide how a dog’s fur looks (Daily Telegraph)

Master — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:00:19 +0000

The length curl and texture of a dog’s fur is down to just three genes scientists have discovered.

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Benji, Marley or Bo: Three Genes Dictate Dog’s Coat (MedicineNet.com)

Master — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:00:11 +0000

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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Why Obama’s pet pooch has curly hair (New Kerala)

Master — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:00:29 +0000

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.

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Bo Obama’s Fur Coat Is Three Genes Away From Wolf Ancestors’ (Bloomberg)

Master — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:30 +0000

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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Basic caring and grooming tips for your puppy

Master — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:54:59 +0000

FOR THE PUPPY SEARCHER

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 motion picture 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’s “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.

Now these breeds may not shed (“shed” being defined as having hair fall onto your floor); but they do have a cotton “undercoat” that loosens itself and gets tangled or “matted” in the longer outer coat. Thus you’re in for a lifetime of having your pet

groomed every 1-2 months at a cost ranging from $35-$70 or more. If this procedure doesn’t take place, your loving pet with be a walking cast of matts (tangles) that tighten every time they move or get moist.

I can hear some customers say,”I don’t spend that much on my own hair!”. To which my response is like a knee jerk reaction,” When’s the last time your hair dresser expressed your anal glands, cleaned your ears, clipped your nails, brushed all your matts out ‘all’ over your body-as in ..everywhere?!” Think of all the grooming our bodies need (some more than others) ..well so does our furry friends.

It may sound trite, but having a pet is more than food, shelter, and grooming. Most dogs can have an astounding intelligence level, aMassivevocabulary, and are a social pack animal -as are we. The responsibility for social interaction with owners is all the more important because dogs are a social animal. This pet’s intelligence is to be compared with a child- some only 1-2 years old; yet some have higher IQ’s than some teenagers I’ve met. So do not neglect interaction: play, time spent, and acknowledging them.

Alas, pet lovers just need to be aware of what they’re getting into before they make the 10-15 year commitment. Let it be known that smaller dogs tend to live the longest. Although my client does have a 19 year old labrador, so you never really know how long the commitment will be.

Please don’t make the decision lightly! Be committed!