A genetic dissection of breed composition and performance enhancement in the Alaskan sled dog

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The Alaskan sled dog offers a rare opportunity to investigate the development of a dog breed based solely on performance, rather than appearance, thus setting the breed apart from most others. Several established breeds, many of whic...

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Main Authors: Runstadler Jonathan, Parker Heidi G, Huson Heather J, Ostrander Elaine A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/11/71