Your Dog's Health
Contribute to groundbreaking canine genetics research while learning about your dog's health. Partner with the NHGRI Dog Genome Project to help advance veterinary science.
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The NHGRI Dog Genome Project is a citizen science initiative run by Dr. Elaine Ostrander's Laboratory at NIH. It focuses on the genetics of health and body structure in domestic dogs.
Research findings help understand genetic diseases in dogs AND provide insights into human health conditions. Over 350 inherited diseases have been identified in dogs.
Cancer Research
Locating genes involved in canine cancer
Morphologic Traits
Understanding body size, coat, and structure
Disease Prevention
Finding DNA variants to reduce disease
How to Participate
Review Studies
Visit NHGRI's current project studies to see which research projects are actively seeking DNA samples from specific breeds or dogs with certain conditions.
Prepare Information
Gather your dog's health history, breed information, and any existing DNA test results. Your veterinarian can help collect samples if needed.
Submit to NHGRI
Contact NHGRI through their website or Facebook page to express interest. They'll guide you through the DNA sample submission process.
Canine Genetics Databases & Research Organizations
These databases and organizations provide comprehensive information about inherited diseases, genetic testing, and ongoing research in canine genetics.
OMIA
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Animals - comprehensive listing of all known genetic disorders in dogs
omia.org
Canine Inherited Disorders Database
Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre - disorders organized by category and breed
cidd.discoveryspace.ca
DoGA Database
Dog Genome Annotation Project - comprehensive genomic atlas for dogs and wolves
doggenomeannotation.org
OFA Database
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals - centralized canine health database with DNA repository
ofa.org
Broad Institute Dog Genome
CanFam assemblies, 2.5M+ SNPs - the reference dog genome used in research worldwide
broadinstitute.org
Institute of Canine Biology
Comprehensive list of genetics databases and resources for dog breeders and researchers
instituteofcaninebiology.org