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      Inherited occipital hypoplasia/syringomyelia in the cavalier King Charles spaniel: experiences in setting up a worldwide DNA collection.

      Journal of Heredity
      Animals, Arnold-Chiari Malformation, genetics, veterinary, Breeding, Databases, Genetic, Databases, Nucleic Acid, organization & administration, Dog Diseases, diagnosis, Dogs, Female, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Occipital Bone, abnormalities, Patient Selection, Questionnaires, Scoliosis, Syringomyelia

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          Inherited diseases commonly emerge within pedigree dog populations, often due to use of repeatedly bred carrier sire(s) within a small gene pool. Accurate family records are usually available making linkage analysis possible. However, there are many factors that are intrinsically difficult about collecting DNA and collating pedigree information from a large canine population. The keys to a successful DNA collection program include (1) the need to establish and maintain support from the pedigree breed clubs and pet owners; (2) committed individual(s) who can devote the considerable amount of time and energy to coordinating sample collection and communicating with breeders and clubs; and (3) providing means by which genotypic and phenotypic information can be easily collected and stored. In this article we described the clinical characteristics of inherited occipital hypoplasia/syringomyelia (Chiari type I malformation) in the cavalier King Charles spaniel and our experiences in establishing a pedigree and DNA database to study the disease.

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