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why-animals-do-the-thing · 13 days

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Do you have a snoot noodle or other variation of sighthound? If yes, there’s new heart health research for the breed happening!

A researcher at Texas A&M whose work I’m familiar with is starting a new study looking at genetic factors contributing to heart disease in Borzoi and related breeds. They just put out a call for dog owners who are willing to submit saliva samples & (noodle) medical records. Studies like this need a big sample size! They’re accepting new sign-ups starting now until March 1, 2025, for dogs both in the US and internationally.

Let’s help make some science!

From the study page:

“Background and purpose

Recent research in Borzoi dogs has revealed that dogs of this breed experience sudden, unexplained death. About 85% of sudden, unexplained deaths in humans are linked to an underlying heart disease. Our existing research in Borzoi dogs has shown that they are predisposed to developing arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) and dilated cardiomyopathy (a heart muscle disease causing dilated heart chambers and weak pumping function).

Due to our documentation of the frequency of these conditions in Borzoi dogs, we seek to identify responsible genetic variations similar to what is seen in humans with electrical cardiac diseases that trigger arrhythmias and dilated cardiomyopathy.

The objective of our study is to identify genetic mutations associated with heart disease in Borzoi dogs and document their existence in other sighthound breeds.

What happens in this study

We are collecting saliva samples from both healthy Borzoi and Borzoi dogs affected with arrhythmias and/or dilated cardiomyopathy. We will also collect saliva samples from any other sighthound breeds.

We will extract DNA from these samples and perform genomic sequencing on a select number while retaining the remainder for further screening.By analyzing the sequencing data, we can compare the genes of healthy and affected Borzoi dogs and identify variants linked to their heart conditions. We will also compare the findings in Borzoi dogs to results from other sighthound breeds.

Pet owner responsibilities

A swab kit will be sent to you for at home use along with a link to an instructional video on how to properly obtain a swab of the mouth. The kit will contain equipment to collect the saliva swab, a history form for your pet, a client consent form and a shipping label to return samples to us.

Participation requirements

To participate, you must have a Borzoi dog or a sighthound breed that is either healthy or affected by arrhythmias and/or dilated cardiomyopathy. Pets may be any age or sex. Electronic or paper veterinary medical records will need to be provided.

Benefits and risks of participating

There is little to no risk for taking a brief swab of the mouth for saliva collection if procedures outlined in the video are followed. No individual genetic test results will be provided to study participants.

Compensation

There is no cost to the owner for participating in this study. No compensation will be provided.”

#I know this lab from big cat genetics #but they do good work on lots of things #sighthound #borzoi #silken windhound #greyhound #afghan hound #ongoing research #citizen science contributions #contribute to science

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jaubaius · 7 months

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Someone took actions shot when their dog jumping in the water.

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#dogs #awesome #funny #afghan hound #wtf is this #cool #nightmares

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palossssssand · 6 months

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assorted beasties :]

#expanding my repertoire of animal shapes #my art #furry #scalie #anthro #stoat #okapi #gar #lemur #tardigrade #shrew #rockhopper penguin #afghan hound #doodles #character design #barnacle

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ghosts-and-glory · 24 days

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First batch of drawing one dog every day.

I’m going in alphabetical order based on the American kennel club plus my own dogs for their birthdays. I also wanna do historical dogs like Laika and Togo when those relevant dates come around.

We’ll find out how powerful my dog love is if I can get through drawing all 250+ dogs in the AKC.

Special little boy Jesse turned 1 back on March 17th. Yes he is named after Breaking Bad Jesse Pinkman and for those curious he’s a Australian Cattle Dog (aka Blue/Red Heeler) mixed with a Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

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hunterxmilo · 29 days

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When you say you got that dog in you, except when you're actually a dog.

First two images are dog breeds that I feel fit for Phoenix, Miles, Maya and Franziska from Ace Attorney and the rest are more so their canine spirit where only Franziska's is true inside and out XD

(Even when I try to draw something simple to relax I end up making it into another project... ((Originally 5th image was my only original plan for a final piece...))

Phoenix Wright (Akita) (Alt Pomeranian)

-Japanese origin, loyal and courageous, looks adorable but also tough "I will defend my friends!" About same size as Doberman. (Yes his badge is a tennis ball)

Miles Edgeworth (Doberman) (Alt Afghan Hound)

-English origin, fierce yet eloquent looking, ears look like "demon" (prosecutor) horns, can be big softies to close family and friends.

Maya Fey (Japanese Spitz) (Alt Chihuahua)

-Japanese origin, cheerful, playful, intelligent, great companions.

Franziska Von Karma (German Shepherd)

-German origin (relating to American game version) but common with American work force (relating to Japanese game version), in government related work force, trained to be fierce and "perfect" for their job, intimidating, loyal.

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s-u-w-i · 1 year

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And here goes the last batch! 😌 Thanks everyone for bearing with me and sorry to everyone whose requests I didn’t manage to do, there is too many dog breed in the world! Originals again for purchase (also I’ll keep you updated about the postcards and booklet!) ✨

Afghan Hound, Australian Cattle Dog and Xoloitzcuintle left! And there are still a few left in some of the previous bunches, so check it out! 30USD is the minimal price (shipping included). All the earnings will be sent to a charity, partly to help abandoned people and partly to abandoned dogs. 🐕 Anyone eager to adopt one of the dogs message me here or at [email protected]

Thank you!

#my art #dogs #Dogs in Clothes #historical costumes #folk costume #czechoslovakian wolfdog #dachshund #xoloitzcuintle #afghan hound #australian cattle dog #norwegian elkhound #kokoni

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charmsey · 7 months

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A character design I've been sitting on, and I'm finally in the right bind to attempt to find her a new home, so... if you're interested in her and she speaks to you, there is more info on her TH! https://toyhou.se/23714067.afghan-hound-adopt AB: $200 and it will include an icon! ^^

#furry #fursona #art #adoptable #afghan hound #stoner

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bmure · 9 months

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many and various dog breed drawings I have done over the past 2??? Years?? part one

from top:

Norwegian Buhund, Papillon, Schipperke, Rough Collies, Rottweiler, Dalmatian, GSD, Curly Coat Retriever, Afghan Hound, Keeshond

#dogblr #dogs #drawings of dogs #many of these I would probs redraw to try and really nail esp the buhund but there are many things to do in life #shepherd #sighthound #German shepherd #papillon #Keeshond #retriever #Rottweiler #Afghan hound #schipperke #Dalmatian #rough collie #buhund #norwegian buhund #illustration

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wetdogblog · 3 months

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Y'all ever seen an afghan hound puppy

#dog #cute dog #dog bather #dog grooming #dog groomer #my post #afghanhound #afghan hound

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twelviebunnie · 1 year

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my interpretation of MCSM characters as dogs PART 1!!! PART 2: https://www.tumblr.com/twelviebunnie/717713971257491456/my-interpretation-of-mcsm-characters-as-dogs-part

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astarcis · 4 months

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Caesar The Afghan Hound

Commission for FursuitSteele

Posted using PostyBirb

#dog #afghan hound

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canisalbus · 2 years

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Work in progress

#own art #canisalbus #art #artists on tumblr #afghan hound #sighthound #dogs #canine #animals #wip #Holofernes #own character

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zukitz · 7 months

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Dogs!

#dogs #doggust #samoyed #old english sheepdog #poodle #pembroke welsh corgi #afghan hound #german shepherd #irish wolfhound

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fossilfran · 5 months

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sighthound collar appreciation post,, someday i will handcraft my sweet borzoi baby her very own pretty collar

#sighthound #borzoi #afghan hound #saluki #so ornamental and pretty #art #ornamental collars #pretty animals #aesthetic #dogs #canines #canids #russian wolfhound #franborzoiposting #franposting

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gr33ngr1zz · 1 month

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the gals are having a sleepover!

#artists on tumblr #digital art #anthro #furry #furry anthro #furry art #sfw furry #anthro oc #safe fur work #furry oc #cat #afghan hound #mc #winnie #drugs

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doomspaniels · 8 months

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Ooh she is gorgeous. She is a nice elder lady who wasn't interested in puppy shenanigans. So after I got permission to take a pic to post, and gushed about how beautiful she is, we went to the far side of the waiting room.

#Afghan hound #beauty #sighthounds are made of Slinkies

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