Body weight
Also known as: Adult Body Size · Körpergröße · Adult Weight · Genetisches Körpergewicht · Size Loci · …
Overview
What it is
This is a genetic evaluation of a dog's expected adult size and weight rather than a disease. Multiple genes influence the development of the skeletal and muscular systems, determining how large the dog will grow. Understanding these genetic markers helps predict the dog's natural physical frame and mature body mass.
How it presents
Owners will observe the dog's physical growth and weight gain from puppyhood until they reach full skeletal maturity, typically between 9 and 24 months of age depending on the breed. There are no disease symptoms, only the natural progression to their genetically determined adult size.
Treatment
No medical treatment or intervention is required, as this is a normal physical characteristic. Managing the dog's diet and exercise is standard care, resulting in a treatment cost of 0 EUR.
How it's tested
Genetischer Test auf Körpergröße und Gewicht(Größe/Gewicht-DNA)
Primary testDNA testDer DNA-Test analysiert bekannte Genorte (wie IGF1, GHR), die die Körpergröße und das Gewicht des Hundes beeinflussen, um eine Vorhersage für das ausgewachsene Tier zu treffen.
Issuing body: Embark
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
LCORL-Körpergrößen-Gentest(LCORL)
Primary testDNA testDer Gentest analysiert die genetische Variation im LCORL-Gen, um die vererbbare Körpergröße und Beinlänge des Hundes zu bestimmen.
Issuing body: Embark
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Affected breeds
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked
What is Body weight?
This is a genetic evaluation of a dog's expected adult size and weight rather than a disease. Multiple genes influence the development of the skeletal and muscular systems, determining how large the dog will grow. Understanding these genetic markers helps predict the dog's natural physical frame and mature body mass.
How is Body weight tested?
Tests currently in our database: Genetischer Test auf Körpergröße und Gewicht, LCORL-Körpergrößen-Gentest.
Which breeds are most affected?
This condition isn't tied to a specific breed in our database.