Pies: The Labrador Retriever has been the most popular dog breed since 1991

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Sixteen states of the United States have designated an official state dog breed. Maryland was first to name a dog breed as a state symbol, with the Chesapeake Bay Retriever in 1964, and Pennsylvania followed the year after with the Great Dane. Dog breeds are mostly affiliated with the states where they originated. North Carolina chose the Plott Hound as it was the only dog breed indigenous to the state. Other official state dogs indigenous to their state include the Boston Terrier (Massachusetts) and the Alaskan Malamute (Alaska). Pennsylvania selected the Great Dane not because of its origin, but because it was introduced by early settlers in the state as a hunting and working dog; it was…

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Decision letter for "Type I and type IV dermoid sinus with associated cervical spina bifida in a Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog"

Evidence: 45 • authority: 80

Decision letter for "Type I and type IV dermoid sinus with associated cervical spina bifida in a Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog"

Evidence: 45 • authority: 80

Decision letter for "Type I and type IV dermoid sinus with associated cervical spina bifida in a Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog"

Evidence: 45 • authority: 80

Review for "Type I and type IV dermoid sinus with associated cervical spina bifida in a Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog"

Evidence: 45 • authority: 80

Review for "Type I and type IV dermoid sinus with associated cervical spina bifida in a Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog"

Evidence: 45 • authority: 80

Review for "Type I and type IV dermoid sinus with associated cervical spina bifida in a Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog"

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Genetic and Anatomical Determinants of Olfaction in Dogs and Wild Canids.. Understanding the anatomical and genetic basis of complex phenotypic traits has long been a challenge for biological research. Domestic dogs offer a compelling model as they demonstrate more phenotypic variation than any other vertebrate species. Dogs have been intensely selected for specific traits and abilities, directly or indirectly, over the past 15,000 years since their initial domestication from the gray wolf. Because olfaction plays a central role in critical tasks, such as the detection of drugs, diseases, and explosives, as well as human rescue, we compared relative olfactory capacity across dog breeds and…

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Preservação genética e funcional do Labrador Retriever em risco. The preservation of dog breeds depends not only on maintaining morphological characteristics, but also on conserving their genetic, genealogical, behavioral, and functional identity. This study analyzes factors that may affect the preservation of the Labrador Retriever, with emphasis on the incorporation of individuals of unknown ancestry through Initial Registration (RI), the limitations in genealogical traceability associated with unknown prior ancestry and the acceptance of phenotypic characteristics whose historical origin remains unproven. A narrative and documentary review of scientific literature, genetic and behavioral…

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What Kinds of Dogs Are Used in Clinical and Experimental Research?. Background Dogs are widely used in research to answer questions about canine or human conditions. For the latter, research dogs are often used as models, since they are physiologically more similar to humans than other species used in research and they share similar environmental conditions. From a veterinary perspective, research findings are widely based on academic research, and thus are generated under experimental conditions. In that regard, the question arises: do the dogs used for research adequately represent the dog population seen in veterinary practice? It may, for example, be assumed that Beagle dogs are often u…

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The German Shepherd, also known in Britain as an Alsatian, is a German breed of working dog of medium to large size. It is characterized by its intelligent and obedient nature. It was developed in Germany from 1899 by Max von Stephanitz, using various traditional German herding dogs, and gained international recognition after the end of the First World War. It was bred as a herding dog, for herding sheep, but has since been used in many other types of work, including disability assistance, search-and-rescue, police work, and warfare. It is commonly kept as a companion dog, and is among the most frequently registered breeds world-wide.

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The doodle dilemma: How the physical health of 'Designer-crossbreed' Cockapoo, Labradoodle and Cavapoo dogs' compares to their purebred progenitor breeds.. Booming UK ownership of designer-crossbreed dogs resulting from intentional crossing of distinct purebred breeds is often motivated by perceived enhanced health, despite limited evidence supporting a strong 'hybrid vigour' effect in dogs. Improved evidence on the relative health of designer-crossbreed dogs could support prospective owners to make better acquisition decisions when choosing their new dog. This study used a cross-sectional survey of UK owners of three common designer-crossbreeds (Cavapoo, Cockapoo, and Labradoodle) and thei…