As there are different diseases there is also different modes of inheritance. The percentages in the tables are equal to percentage chance per pup having the condition/not having the condition not to the entire litter. The mains ones are: Dominant Only one copy of the affected gene needs to be inherited for the dog to have the condition.
Recessive Recessive conditions need a copy of the affected gene from both parents for the offspring to be affected.
Polygenic Several different genes affect the mode of inheritance, this covers conditions like Elbow and Hip Dysplasia. |
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