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We recently participated in a DNA test study conducted by Dr. Donna J. Housley and P. J. Venta which identified a specific marker gene for long or 'fluff' coat in cardigans and several other breeds. This marker gene had been previously identified in several other breeds and Dr Housley has co-written a paper with P. J. Venta which has been published in a peer reviewed journal, Animal Genetics.
View an abstract of the paper: The long and the short of it: evidence that FGF5 is a major determinant of canine 'hair'-itability
The DNA Diagnositc Center of Fairfield, OH now has a reliable test for cardigans available on their website.
Or contact Dr. Housley for more information:
e-mail: housleyd@cvm.msu.edu
Phone: 517-355-6463, ext 1552
Here are the results on the dogs that were tested here:
Bolt: Carrier
Shade: Clear (non-carrier)
Rah Rah: Clear
Quick: Carrier
Bastion: Carrier
Beautiful: Clear
Celeste: Clear
Cowboy: Clear
Also Tested:
Troy: Carrier
Download a PDF file of a three generation genetic pedigree from the Quick x Beautiful litter (updated 6/06) or E-mail for more information.
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