Canine Genetics & Epidemiologie News

1. Yorkshire Terriers under primary veterinary care in the UK – demography and disorders

   The Yorkshire Terrier is a long-established and commonly owned dog breed. This study aimed to explore anonymised primary-care veterinary clinical data from the VetCompass Programme to characterise the demograp...

2. Dogs help tease apart important differences in gene expression of brain tumours

3. Differential gene expression analysis in French bulldog high grade oligodendroglioma: breed-associated differences in tumor and tumor microenvironment gene expression

   Several canine breeds, including boxers, Boston terriers, and French bulldogs, belong to the same phylogenetic clade and have a higher risk for high-grade oligodendroglioma (HGO) than the general canine popula...

4. Modern pedigree dogs in the United Kingdom Kennel Club: a journey through shifting population landscapes and demography

   The limited genetic diversity in pedigree dog populations and the associated increased burden of inherited disease have led to calls for the development and implementation of effective population management st...

5. Moving from information and collaboration to action: report from the 5th International Dog Health Workshop in Helsinki, June 2024

   The International Partnership for Dogs, together with a rotating national host organisation, holds approximately biennial meetings called the International Dog Health Workshop (IDHW). These workshops bring tog...