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Breeds Curiosities

Coat Genetics in Dogs: Why Do Some Breeds Have Long Hair and Others Are Hairless?

Different dog breeds present an immense variety of coats. From very long hair to being hairless, it all depends on their genetics.

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How Cats See Colors

Cats’ eyes have a number of characteristics that make them different from both human and canine eyes.

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Breeds Health

How long does a Sphynx cat live?

Sphynx cats live on average fewer years than other cats. They require special care to maintain their health at times, not only due to the lack of fur.

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New: Cats Join Genetic Analysis

Koko Genetics adds genetic testing for cats, feline DNA tests, to its catalog of available products for users.

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6 Signs That Your Dog Loves You

Dogs are capable of feeling and expressing an emotion very similar to human love. There are several signs that allow us to detect and recognize it.

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Health

How to Recognize Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Dogs

Progressive retinal atrophy is a group of genetic and hereditary diseases that cause retinal degeneration in dogs and can lead to blindness.

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Breeds

The 6 Most Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds

Pet allergy is one of the most common, due to their proteins, and not all breeds produce it in the same way.

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Health

Hemophilia in Dogs: Poor Inherited Coagulation

Hemophilia is a genetic and hereditary blood disorder. It causes coagulation disorders and is usually linked to the X chromosome.

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Dog DNA, Legislation, and Laws

Based on genetics, there are a series of laws that regulate dogs and their owners, covering everything from pedigrees to potentially dangerous breeds.

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Health

The main diseases of the German Shepherd

The German Shepherd is one of the breeds with the most diseases. Among them are hip dysplasia, glaucoma, skin conditions, and gastrointestinal disorders.