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Pituitary Dwarfism – Karelian Bear Dog

Code: H951

74,72 €

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Short description

Pituitary Dwarfism is a hormonal disorder that results in retarded growth and sometimes an abnormal coat.

General information

Pituitary Dwarfism is a hormonal disorder that results in retarded growth and sometimes an abnormal coat. This particular variant of the disorder, found in the Karelian Bear Dog, is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene POU1F1.

Specifications

Breeds

Karelian Bear Dog
Gene

POU1F1
Chromosome

31
Mutation

c.605-3C>A
Organ

Endocrine glands
Specimen

Swab, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Semen, Tissue
Mode of Inheritance

Autosomal Recessive

Clinical features

Affected puppies present with reduced or retarded growth. They also display coat abnormalities; some affected dogs might never lose their puppy coat, while others may develop an adult coat before losing most of it.

References

Pubmed ID: 33550451

Year published: 2021

Omia ID: 2315

Omia variant ID:

Turnaround information

  • 15 working days