Coat Variation introduction
There are three variables involved in canine coat type: hair length, the presence of furnishings, and the presence of curly hair. When genotyping genetic variants on all three genes, there are a few coat patterns that can be discriminated. In the table below the possible combinations of these mutations are...
Read moreHair Length
The Fibroblast Growth Factor 5 (FGF5) determines the hair length. The Hair Length test (H765) tests for the genetic status of the FGF5-gene and has two variants (alleles). The allele S is dominant and results in short hair. Only when the dog has two copies of the recessive allele L...
Read moreImproper Coat / Furnishing
The R-spondin 2 (RSPO2) gene influences both the wiry texture and a growth pattern of the coat. The growth pattern of the coat, also known as “furnishings”, increases hair growth on the face and legs and is typified by the canine moustache and eyebrows. The term "furnishings" refers to the...
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The Keratin 71 (KRT71) gene influences the hair formation. The Curly Coat test (H921) tests for the genetic status of the KRT71 gene. The KRT71 gene has two variants (alleles). The allele CC is dominant and results in a curly coat. Only when the dog has two copies of the...
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