Researchers identified a genetic mutation in Doberman pinschers Affected dogs have white or lighter-colored coat, pink noses and lips, along with pale irises in the eyes <\/p>\n
By Mark Prigg <\/p>\n
Published: 13:01 EST, 12 May 2014 | Updated: 16:41 EST, 12 May 2014 <\/p>\n
Researchers have pinpointed the genetic mutation is dogs that cause them to becopme albino. <\/p>\n
The mutation, caused by a missing protein, causes albinism in Doberman pinschers. <\/p>\n
Affected animals have a white or lighter-colored coat, pink noses and lips, along with pale irises in the eyes - similar to humans affected. <\/p>\n
Albino Doberman pinschers: Affected animals have a white or lighter-colored coat, pink noses and lips, along with pale irises in the eyes - an researcher now know the genetic mutation that causes the effect. <\/p>\n
Researchers studied 20 dogs of each color and discovered that more than half of the albino dogs had at least one tumor while only one of the regular-colored dogs possessed a tumor.<\/p>\n
The results of their research could be of great importance to Doberman breeders around the world.<\/p>\n
Currently, American Kennel Club registration restricts dogs with the condition. <\/p>\n
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Link: Researchers identified a genetic mutation in Doberman pinschers Affected dogs have white or lighter-colored coat, pink noses and lips, along with pale irises in the eyes By Mark Prigg Published: 13:01 EST, 12 May 2014 | Updated: 16:41 EST, 12 May 2014 Researchers have pinpointed the genetic mutation is dogs that cause them to becopme albino. The mutation, caused by a missing protein, causes albinism in Doberman pinschers. Continue reading
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