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