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Snub-Nosed Dogs, BOAS, and RFGS

Learn about the genetics behind snub-nosed dogs and their relationship to Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), how it’s diagnosed, and how you can help.
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Understanding Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs: A Breeder’s Guide

Canine atopic dermatitis (cAD) is a lifelong allergic skin condition in dogs that causes itching, damaged skin, and infections. Learn what it is, about Wisdom's exciting new genetic discovery, how it’s diagnosed, and what can be...
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Kidney Dysplasia in Dogs: What Breeders Need to Know

Learn about canine kidney dysplasia, what is thought to cause it, how it’s diagnosed, and what breeders should look out for, and how it’s treated. 
Scientific Update to von Willebrand Type I Test Reporting
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Scientific Update to von Willebrand Type I Test Reporting

Based on the findings of recent scientific publications, we are updating the mode of inheritance of von Willebrand’s Disease (vWD) Type I in Wisdom Breeder reports. 
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Disorder

Canine Osteoarthritis: What Breeders Need to Know

Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of chronic pain in dogs. Learn about the disease, what causes it, and what you as a breeder can do to identify, prevent or treat it. 
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Interpreting Disorder Results & What to Do with Carriers

Learn how to correctly interpret disorder findings for your dog, and what to know if you receive a carrier or ‘at risk’ result 
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Direct vs. Linked Marker Tests

Not all genetic tests use the same kind of DNA marker tests. Some directly measure the causative mutation, some do not. Some use AI or machine learning, some are traditionally determined. Read on to learn about the types...
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Genetics 101: Genetic Terms and Basic Concepts

Learn about basic genetic concepts important to breeders, including terms like homozygous and heterozygous, kinds of genetic inheritance, and other basic terms.
New Research Partnership with the Canine Genetics Centre, UK
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New Research Partnership with the Canine Genetics Centre, UK

The Wisdom Panel research team is excited to announce a new multi-year partnership with the Canine Genetics Centre (CGC) at the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge.