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Genomic diversity and population structure of the Leonberger dog breed.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 14 Oct 2020
Letko Anna, Minor Katie M, Jagannathan Vidhya, Seefried Franz R, Mickelson James R, Oliehoek Pieter, Drögemüller Cord
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BACKGROUND: Leonberger is a giant dog breed formed in the 1850s in Germany. Its post-World War II popularity has resulted in a current global population of ~ 30,000 dogs. The breed has predispositions to neurodegenerative disorders and cancer, which is likely due in large part to limited genetic diversity. However, to date there is no scientific literature on the overall demography and genomic architecture of...
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