Pituitary Dwarfism – Karelian Bear Dog
Kodas: H951
Short description
Pituitary Dwarfism is a hormonal disorder that results in retarded growth and sometimes an abnormal coat.
General information
Pituitary Dwarfism is a hormonal disorder that results in retarded growth and sometimes an abnormal coat. This particular variant of the disorder, found in the Karelian Bear Dog, is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene POU1F1.
Specifications
| Breeds | |
|---|---|
| Gene | POU1F1 |
| Chromosome | 31 |
| Mutation | c.605-3C>A |
| Organ | Endocrine glands |
| Specimen | Swab, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Semen, Tissue |
| Mode of Inheritance | Autosomal Recessive |
Clinical features
Affected puppies present with reduced or retarded growth. They also display coat abnormalities; some affected dogs might never lose their puppy coat, while others may develop an adult coat before losing most of it.
References
Pubmed ID: 33550451
Year published: 2021
Omia ID: 2315
Omia variant ID:
Turnaround information
- 10 working days