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Hairlessness (Scottish Deerhound Type)

Description

The SGK3 gene impacts the presence or absence of coat in the Scottish Deerhound. SGK3 is critical to proper hair follicle development and maintenance. Variants in this gene cause juvenile hair loss and Alopecia, resulting in a hairless dog.

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Hairlessness (Scottish Deerhound Type)

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Trait (Associated with Phenotype)

Severity:

It is a trait and so is tested based on preference, not usually for health concerns.

Gene:

SGK3

Variant Detected:

rh2 = Chr29: 16351976_16351977insT (Scottish Deerhound Type)

Mode of Inheritance:

Autosomal Recessive

OMIA Reference:

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