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First-of-its-kind study reveals genetic traits determining coat colors and physical appearance in over 200 dog breeds

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Dogs, Animals, Animal breeding, Domesticated animals, Dog breeding, Dog types, Livestock, Purebred, Dog breed, Mongrel, Breed, Purebred breeders

The study "True Colors: commercially-acquired morphological genotypes reveal hidden allele variation among dog breeds, informing both trait ancestry and breed potential" found that many dog breeds carry gene variants for unexpected physical traits such as coat colors, which could randomly appear in future generations.

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  • The study "True Colors: commercially-acquired morphological genotypes reveal hidden allele variation among dog breeds, informing both trait ancestry and breed potential" found that many dog breeds carry gene variants for unexpected physical traits such as coat colors, which could randomly appear in future generations.
  • "While our study focused primarily on purebred populations, these hidden traits can also have ramifications for mixed breed dogs.
  • Most important for future research, the study provides a baseline of trait frequency data for a given population of purebred dogs.
  • Based on these findings, breeders can utilize DNA panel testing to identify their desired traits and avoid expression of undesirable traits in future litters.

Leap Venture Studio Launches First-Ever Program To Foster Growth Of Early Stage Pet Care Startups: Leap Venture Academy

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Business incubators, Entrepreneurship, Economy, Private equity, Startup company, Y Combinator, LEAP, Business

LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Leap Venture Studio (Leap) announced the launch of Leap Venture Academy, a program that will foster the growth of early stage pet care startups.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Leap Venture Studio (Leap) announced the launch of Leap Venture Academy, a program that will foster the growth of early stage pet care startups.
  • "Leap Venture Academy will help the earlier stage developing startups get the resources and support they need to prepare them for the future."
  • Leap Venture Academy events, which will be held throughout the year, beginning next month, will be conducted both in-person and online.
  • Demo day saw six startups taking part in the second cohort of the Leap Venture Studio: the first startup program designed to foster innovation in the fast-growing pet industry.