April 06, 2007
Big Dogs, Small Dogs
A look at genes and dog size
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n humans, IGF-1 has been synthesized through recombinant DNA techniques and is being used in certain clinical situations. I’m not certain, but I think IGF-1s are species-specific (as are pituitary growth hormones). If this is true one probably couldn’t make a juvenile Scottie dog into a Great Dane-sized Scottie dog adult by giving human IGF-I injections. But who’s going to stop some enterprising scientist from trying it or from making a variety of small dog IGF-1s?
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February 06, 2007
The Yorkshire Terrier
Lots of good info on the small dog breed of Yorkshire Terriers here.
TThe Yorkshire Terrier is one of America’s favorite dog breeds. The United States AKC ranked it sixth favorite dog in 2003.
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January 06, 2007
The Shih Tzu
If you're looking for a good small dog breed, here's a good post on the Shih Tzu.
The Shih Tzu originates from China and was originally developed to be a lap dog and companion to Chinese Royalty. The origins of this breed date back to the 1800’s, when it was developed in China during the reign of the Empress Dowager Cixi or Tz’u-shi, which explains the origins of the name. The Shih Tzu is also known as the Chrysanthemum Dog.
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