By Kevin E. Noonan — The domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) has been the subject of many genetic studies, particularly since the dawning of the age of Whole Genome Sequencing in the late 20th Century. These studies have elucidated some interesting facts about “man’s best friend,” some of which have been discussed here (see “The Genetic Basis of Coat Variation in Dogs”; “Leg Length Variation in Dogs and its Relevance to Human Mutations”; “From Toy Poodle to Rottweiler: Why Is Fido So Small (or Large)?”; “Selection for Facial Features in Domestic Dogs: The Evolution of Cuteness”) and comparators to related…
