Genetic Basis of Canine Spinal Abnormalities
09/29/2019
Breed(s): Icelandic Sheepdog, English Toy Spaniel, Keeshond, Bulldog, Basenji, Shiba Inu, French Bulldog, Norwegian Elkhound, Norwegian Buhund, Pug, Chow Chow, Boston Terrier
Sample Type: DNA Sample
Study Location: Purdue Veterinary Medicine
CHF-funded Grant: 02589
The Canine Genetics lab of Dr. Kari Ekenstedt, at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, is heading a research project involving common dog skeletal morphology. DNA samples from purebred dogs of the following breeds are needed:
- BASENJI
- BOSTON TERRIER
- BULLDOG
- CHOW CHOW
- ENGLISH TOY SPANIEL
- FRENCH BULLDOG
- ICELANDIC SHEEPDOG
- KEESHOND
- NORWEGIAN BUHUND
- NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND
- PUG
- SHIBA INU
Dogs of any age and health status qualify.
Download a study flyer here.
Contact Information:
Contact Dr. Dayna Dreger for more information or to submit a DNA sample
Email: ddreger@purdue.edu
Help Future Generations of Dogs
Participate in canine health research by providing samples or by enrolling in a clinical trial. Samples are needed from healthy dogs and dogs affected by specific diseases.
