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So Whaddya Think: Is Your Canine Cute Enough to Clone?
For a cool $150,000 Seoul-based RNL Bio will clone your pet dog! In cooperation with the scientists who created the world’s first cloned canine, "Snuppy," the organization will continue to work until they are successful . .
Scientists Spot Gene That Makes Dog Fur Black!
Stanford University researchers have identified the gene that makes dogs' fur black, and may also shed light on differences in people's body size and ability to cope with stress! The work narrowed the genome region to a gene that makes a beta-defensin protein – one version of this beta-defensin gene produces yellow pups, and another produces black. In fact, all dog coat colors are modifications of black and yellow!
Bassetoodle, Bernedoodle: Do You Know Your Dog's DNA?
With "designer dogs" becoming more en vogue, many pet owners are taking a greater interest in what breeds make up their mutt's DNA. Nowadays, these hybrid pooches are often bred for a specific result, putting the price of ownership at top dollar, many times meriting even more than the price of traditional purebred dogs. Favored by celebrities such as Jessica Simpson seen here with her maltipoo (Maltese and Toy Poodle mix), Daisy, many people are not only clamoring for these new breeds but also want to know what unique mix they already own.
So Whaddya Think: DNA Tests for Dogs?
Recent developments by Mars Veterinary have created the Wisdom Panel MX Mixed Breed Analysis test, a comprehensive method of evaluating a dog's blood or cheek swab sample to figure out which breeds make up a mutt's DNA. I've got mixed feelings, but I'd love to hear your opinions about this.
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Would You Provide Doggie's DNA to Stop Unscooped Poop?
I stoop to scoop and think all dog owners should too! I've already shared my frustration about those less responsible pet parents out there and was intrigued by this new plan in the city of Petah Tikva, Israel.
Dog owners are asked to stop in a vet's office to leave a mouth swab sample – the docs then can create a doggie DNA database to properly ID those messes left on the street.
The Scoop: Trade Center Hero, Trakr, to Be Cloned
Meet Trakr, the heroic pup who helped locate the last human survivor under about 30 feet of debris after the September 11 attacks. The German Shepherd (and his owner) were among the first search and rescue teams to arrive at Ground Zero, and I'm betting that's why he was deemed the most 'clone-worthy' canine by BioArts International in their competition offering someone a free chance to replicate their pet; a sample of Trakr's DNA will be transported to the South Korean lab of the Sooam Biotech Research Foundation, and the cloned dog could be ready later this year!While we were divided on whether we'd clone our own pets (at that high price), check out more pictures of this beautiful dog with his owner, James Symington, when you read more
Thurman Murman Gets Pampered at K9 Loft!
Only fitting so close to Mother's Day that we feature our fave celebrity (dog) mommy. R-Bils brought her very special pooch to a very special shop in LA yesterday, K9 Loft. Looks like her lil pup got groomed up nicely and even sports a new bandana on his scruffly neck.
The Scoop: Shark Virgin Welcomes Baby!
New babies are cause for celebration in my book, and this pup is no exception! The baby shark (aka, pup) was recently born in a Hungarian aquarium to a female white-tipped reef shark. The twist comes in that mom, Ibolya, is not only the location's lone female shark .
What Happened on PetSugar This Week?
We had a busy first week on PetSugar! We shared opinions on pets in beds, on buses, and with costumes. We also read about doggie DNA and visited the state of Florida.
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