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Table 3 Summary illustration of statistically different probabilities of inherited disorders between different purebred dog categories and the mixed-breed dog population

From: Ten inherited disorders in purebred dogs by functional breed groupings

Breed category

Aortic stenosis

Atopy/Allergic dermatitis

Gastric dilatation volvulus

Early onset cataracts

Dilated cardio-myopathy

Elbow dysplasia

Epilepsy

Hypo-thyroidism

IVDD

Porto-systemic shunt

AKC

          

Herding

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Hound

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Non-sporting

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Sporting

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Terrier

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↓

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Toy

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Working

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Haplotype Share

          

Ancient & Spitz

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Herding

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Mastiff-like

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Retriever

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Scent hound

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Sight hound

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Small terrier

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Spaniel

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Toy

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Working 1

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Working 2

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  1. Upward arrows indicate a significant increased risk of presentation whereas downward arrows indicate a reduced risk of the condition relative to mixed-breed dogs. Double headed sideways arrows indicate no statistical difference in disorder presentation