Coat length I (long or short hair)
Coat length I (long or short hair)
General description
The coat length is one of the most obvious characteristics of a dog. This test determines the predisposition for long (l) or short hair (L) in dogs.
Order details
| Test number | 8124 |
| Sample material | 0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT) |
| Test duration | 3-5 working days |
Test specifications
| Literature | OMIA:000439-9615 |
Detailed description
It has been demonstrated in some dog breeds (e.g. Welsh Corgi, Collie, Border Collie, German Shepherd Dog, Miniature long-haired and Smooth Dachshund) that a missense mutation in FGF5 is associated with the coat length differences. Long hair is inherited in an autosomal recessiv trait, therefore dogs that have a short (smooth) coat may carry the long coat-allele.
