Questions tagged [genetics]
Biological history, parentage, pedigree, ancestral history, genetics, inter-breeding, and inherited traits of a pet.
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I catch feral cats in my neighborhood. How can I tell if they are related?
I catch feral cats in my neighborhood. If I DNA-test four of these feral cats, will I learn if they are related? Say, would the DNA test provide some information, like a family tree?
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Are 'marbled' feline eyes normal, or a sign of disease?
The picture of Tiki's eyes (a tabby cat aged, maybe, 10 to 14) shows that her eyes are 'marbled', that is to say overall green but with an irregular pattern of brown 'marbling'.
I know that patches ...
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Kitten genetics probabilities?
I have a short-hair black-white tuxedo cat that is 3 weeks pregnant. The father is a long-hair grey Maine Coon.
I'm interested in the science behind cat genetics; I'm wondering if there are any ...
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Genetic diseases/conditions in Golden Retrievers
I'm not talking about conditions that the Golden Retriever is prone to develop in the future like cancer, but things like hip dysplasia that if the dog is guaranteed to inherit, may make it live in ...
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Is my cat a calico?
My cat is mainly white with black spots, but he does have a light brown 'goatee' going on, along with light brown spots next to the black spots and a large one at the base of his tail and inside of ...
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Can a regular German Shepherd give birth to German Shepherd puppies with coat colors identical to hers, but give birth to one single white puppy
Just curious to know (I also need this piece of info for writing my novel).
So, can a German Shepherd (classic-looking fur coat) give birth to four identical German Shepherd puppies that look just ...
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Difference between small hamsters and larger hamsters?
After having several hamsters over the years, I've noticed that larger hamsters tend to be calmer while the smaller ones seem to be far more energetic and oftentimes more afraid of people. Why are ...
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Inbred kitten -- What are the risks?
I have a 6 week old male kitten; his mother had a litter before his, and the person who owns her kept one of them, so the son and mother bred. She only had three kittens. One passed away unfortunately,...
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What problems does inbreeding in chickens cause?
I have a big farm (without animals so far) and want to get chickens. They can run freely in the farmyard and the garden, having approx. 1500 m² with grassland, sand, a dunghill and copse. I'd like to ...
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Is there a genealogy test for pets?
Is there a test out there like "23 and me" except for pets? Is there even anything out there like this? I would pay top-dollar to have this done. I'd like to see if my cat has any Cheeta in her.
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How can I tell if my cats are related?
I got my cats two years ago from the rescue centre and very little was known about them; the rescue centre says they were both two-year-olds when I got them, but one "seems" to be older than ...
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Can wild cottontail rabbits interbreed with domestic rabbits?
If a wild cottontail rabbit and domestic rabbit try to make babies, will they have kits? I know that horses and donkeys make mules what do domestic and cottontail rabbits make?
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The genetics of catnip susceptibility
In doing a little looking around, I found three different answers to the question: What percent of cats are susceptible to catnip?
The Humane Society says "an estimated 50 percent"
Scientific ...
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Idle mackerel tabby terminology question
It is said that "mackerel tabby" cats (tiger tabbies) always have an M on their foreheads, made of two stripes forming a chevron (^) on each side of the centerline.
My two, as shown by ...
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Why is a female orange tabby rare?
I just adopted a female orange tabby and I knew going into the adoption that they are very rare. Why is it so special for female cats to be the orange tabby colour?
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Do the colors of a cat's coat correlate with its personality?
I've heard some people say that a cat's coat color says a lot about its personality. I think it's fairly common to think that tortoiseshell cats have attitudes ("tortietudes"). Is this urban ...
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Do miniature cows with cat like agility exist?
Do miniature cows exist which can be taken as a pet in home? Ideally they should be genetically improvised to have the agility and enthusiasm of a cat. It may sound impossible but I imagine it to be ...
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Do most pedigree dogs retain the personality traits of their ancestors?
Retrievers get their name from being excellent hunting companions, just as Shepherds are excellent herding dogs. However, the modern pedigree breeding business selects dogs for beauty and ...
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How to test one deaf ear of a cat?
A dominant white cat with blue eyes is said to be at high risk of being deaf. (Here the "dominant" refers to the white color gene, not behaviour.) In case of a white cat with odd eyes, the ear on the ...
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How can I describe my cat (color/breed/type)?
I am trying to figure out what type of cat I have. My cat is a male, tuxedo, cat and I think he's a tabby, but how can I figure it out?
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How to find a dog breed that will not suffer hip issues due to slippery floors and steep staircases and the like?
I know that some dog breeds are more prone for hip issues than others, and those can be aggravated by them having to climb stairs or walking on slippery floors.
When selecting a dog breed, what can I ...
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Do Boxers have a tendency towards Cherry-eye and gland-expression issues?
My question is just what's in the title. I was under the impression that Boxers were one of the type of dogs that have that gland near their anus that can cause them serious discomfort, as well as ...
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How vulnerable are crossbred (hybrid) dogs to genetic disease?
Most purebred dogs are prone to breed-specific diseases, for example, hip dysplasia in Labrador Retrievers.
Mixed-breed (mongrel) dogs are said to be less prone to genetic diseases than purebred dogs ...
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