Genetics and Genetic Disorders of the Dachshund

Abstract

This review provides an insight into current genomics data of the hereditary diseases including monogenic (qualitative) and polygenic (quantitative) characteristics and looks into the possibilities of prevention and breeding measures to be taken in the interest of developing a healthy Dachshund breed. Essentially, this thesis provides a clinical and indepth description of the most significant genetic diseases associated with the Dachshund canine breed.