The Science of Dogs’ Coats

Mystery genes: Afghan notecards from Dogstuff

Mystery genes: Afghan notecards from Dogstuff

Variations in just three genes explain the length, curliness and growth patterns of dog fur, according to this New York Times story.

For 95% of dogs, that is. For some breeds, like the Afghan, variations in those three genes don’t account for their coats.

Hmmm …

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