Studies on the inheritance of hair loss in the Irish water spaniel.
The inheritance of hair loss in Irish water spaniels has been studied by evaluating the inbreeding levels and genetic relationships in a group of affected and unaffected dogs. A detailed study of the pedigree tree of four families revealed a familial predisposition suggesting a dominant mode of inheritance.
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Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, The Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Hatfield.
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D000505:Alopecia / Q000235:genetics / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D017849:Animals, Inbred Strains / Q000235:genetics; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000235:genetics*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D007178:Inbreeding; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree