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Can You See? - Inherited Eye Disease in Aussies - Describes congenital defects of the eye with an emphasis on the Australian Shepherd.
Canine Inherited Disorders Database - Database covering many known genetic defects of dogs.
Ceroid Lipofuscinosis in the Border Collie - Describes the condition its inheritance and lists known carrier dogs.
Dalmatian Dilemma - Article describing the association of the Piebald gene (S) and deafness as found in this breed.
Dog Genetic Health - Introduction to congenital and inherited traits in pedigree breeds. Includes FAQ and examples of identified diseases maintained by the Kennel Club UK.
Genetic Diseases in Dogs - Scientific references in the ANGIS Database.
Genetics of Canine Hip Dysplasia - Series of 8 articles on the inheritance of hip dysplasia in dogs.
Genetics of Deafness - Describes the links between deafness in dogs such as Dalmatians and the Piebald (S) gene.
Genetics of Deafness in Dogs - Article describing the congenital deafness in dogs.
Inheritance of Dwarfism - Article introducing Pituitary Dwarfism in the German Shepherd Dog.
Introduction to Genetics - Overview of genetic inheritance with an emphasis on genetic dieases in dogs including illustrations of meiosis.
MSU - Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Canine Genetics - Laboratory aiming to use the tools of molecular genetics to understand improve diagnosis and treatment and ultimately prevent the hereditary diseases that affect dogs while educating veterinary professionals and scientists.
PRA Today - Description of the modes of inheritance of this condition in various breeds.
Retinal Disorders in Border Collies - Detailed article on the genetics of Collie Eye Anomaly Progressive Retinal Atrophy and Multifocal Acquired Retinopathy.
Sheepdog Health and Genetics - Series of articles covering the genetics of hip dysplasia eye conditions and herding instincts.
Skeletal Muscle Myopathy - Article describing the genetics of this condition in the Labrador Retriever.
Western Hills: Genetic Problems - Introduces the genetic diseases and conditions known to affect the Australian Shepherd.
White Boxers and Deafness - An article about inheritance of white coat in this breed and the association with deafness.
White-linked Deafness in Australian Shepherds - Article describing deafness associated with the Piebald gene (S). Includes description of the gene and diagram of the affected ear.