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Golden retrievers help scientists track human disease genes - Medical Xpress


Golden retrievers help scientists track human disease genes
Medical Xpress
Although the disease is rare in humans, it is occurs frequently in golden retrievers due to inbreeding, and because it has not been counter-selected. The team took advantage of the unique breeding history of dog populations to identify the genetic ...

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Rescue Dog Stars as Sandy in Theater Production of "Annie" - Petside


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Rescue Dog Stars as Sandy in Theater Production of "Annie"
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He's most likely an Australian Shepherd and Golden Retriever mix. In the beginning of the play he needs to look scruffy and then he gets gussied up with a big red bow, so fur that accommodated those looks was important. “But [being] lovable was really ...

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Common Origin for Dog and Human Skin Disorders - Science Careers Blog (subscription)


Common Origin for Dog and Human Skin Disorders
Science Careers Blog (subscription)
Some skin diseases in humans and those iconic pooches, golden retrievers, appear to share a common genetic origin. In golden retrievers, as well as the more twee Jack Russell and Norfolk terriers, the disorders, types of ichthyosis, have cropped up ...

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PET OF THE WEEK: Young retriever mix seeks a new home - Mineral Wells Index


PET OF THE WEEK: Young retriever mix seeks a new home
Mineral Wells Index
The golden retriever originated in the Scottish Highlands in the late 1800s and was used primarily for hunting. They have a soft mouth to retrieve game undamaged and have an instinctive love of water. The golden-colored coat is a hallmark of this ...

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Dogs open to rare disease - Bend Bulletin


Dogs open to rare disease
Bend Bulletin
A new study of golden retriever DNA shows that the same gene is mutated in the dogs and in some people, offering a much-needed clue to the disease's origins. Mating closely related dogs helps keep the breed pure, but it can also cause trouble.

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