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Miniature Schnauzer

Lifespan
13.3 years
95% CI 13.2 to 13.5 · McMillan 2024, n=7,693
Most carried variant
Chondrodystrophy and Intervertebral Disc Disease Risk
12% of 4,617 tested · Donner 2023
Behind this page
62 dogs
in the atlas · 4,638 tested for variants
Also carried:Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome · 9.4%Factor VII Deficiency · 1.1%

Miniature Schnauzers have a cited life expectancy of 13.3 years (McMillan 2024 / VetCompass, n=7,693, 95% CI 13.2 to 13.5). The most carried tested variant is Chondrodystrophy and Intervertebral Disc Disease Risk, in 12% of 4,617 Miniature Schnauzers tested (Donner 2023), then Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome (9.4%) and Factor VII Deficiency (1.1%).

Miniature Schnauzer
Photo: Canarian · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia

Also known as Zwergschnauzer and Zwergschnauzer (Dwarf Schnauzer).

See in the atlas → From CanVAS
Mendelian-disease genetics

What genetic diseases do Miniature Schnauzers carry?

From a panel of 250 Mendelian-disease variants screened in 1,054,293 dogs (Donner et al. 2023), Miniature Schnauzers carry 26 of them at observable frequency. Carrier frequency is not clinical risk. Most recessive variants require two copies for disease expression; many dominant variants show incomplete penetrance. Read this as a population fingerprint of what's in the gene pool, not a per-dog prediction.

Chondrodystrophy and Intervertebral Disc Disease Risk (CDDY)
Autosomal dominant
high 11.7%
n = 4,617 dogs · 1 variant tested · OMIA:000157-9615 · omia.org →
FGF4what this gene does

FGF4 influences leg length by affecting bone growth, leading to shorter legs in certain breeds.

For your dog: If your dog is from a breed known to carry this gene, it's worth discussing spinal health with your vet, but being a carrier doesn’t guarantee problems.

Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome (PMDS)
Autosomal recessive
low 9.4%
n = 4,638 dogs · 1 variant tested · OMIA:000791-9615 · omia.org →
Factor VII Deficiency
Autosomal recessive
low 1.1%
n = 4,635 dogs · 1 variant tested · OMIA:000361-9615 · omia.org →
F7what this gene does

The F7 gene helps produce a protein important for blood clotting, which stops bleeding when dogs get injured.

For your dog: If your dog is from a breed known to carry F7 variants, it's worth mentioning to your vet before any surgery or if you notice unusual bleeding.

Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA)
Autosomal recessive
low 1.1%
n = 4,626 dogs · 1 variant tested · OMIA:001298-9615 · omia.org →
PRCDwhat this gene does

PRCD is a gene involved in the health of a dog's retina, the part of the eye that detects light and helps with vision.

For your dog: If your dog belongs to a breed known to carry PRCD changes, it's worth discussing eye health and potential genetic testing with your vet.

Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (Discovered in the Miniature Schnauzer; SBF2-related)
Autosomal recessive
low 0.85%
n = 4,638 dogs · 1 variant tested · OMIA:002284-9615 · omia.org →
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
Autosomal recessive (Incomplete penetrance)
low 0.27%
n = 4,638 dogs · 1 variant tested · OMIA:000263-9615 · omia.org →
SOD1what this gene does

SOD1 is a gene that helps protect cells from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals.

For your dog: If your dog is a carrier of SOD1 variants, it's worth discussing with your vet, but remember carrier status doesn't mean your dog will get the disease.

Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC)
Autosomal recessive (Incomplete penetrance)
low 0.16%
n = 4,637 dogs · 1 variant tested · OMIA:001466-9615 · omia.org →
DNM1what this gene does

DNM1 is a gene that helps nerve cells communicate properly by managing how they send signals during muscle activity.

For your dog: If your dog belongs to one of the breeds known to carry this gene variant, it's worth discussing EIC with your vet, especially if your dog is very active or shows signs of weakness during exercise.

Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)
Autosomal recessive
Pathogenic low 0.14%
n = 4,638 dogs · 2 variants tested · OMIA:000588-9615 · omia.org →
ADAMTS17what this gene does

ADAMTS17 is a gene that influences body size and also plays a role in certain eye conditions. It affects the structure of tissues in the eye and elsewhere in the body.

For your dog: If your dog belongs to a breed known to carry ADAMTS17 variants, it’s worth discussing genetic testing and eye exams with your vet to stay ahead of potential issues.

Full ADAMTS17 gene page →
Cone-Rod Dystrophy (cord1-PRA/crd4)
Autosomal recessive (Incomplete penetrance)
low <0.1%
n = 4,629 dogs · 1 variant tested · OMIA:001432-9615 · omia.org →
RPGRIP1what this gene does

RPGRIP1 is a gene involved in the function of photoreceptor cells in the eye, which help dogs see in different light conditions.

For your dog: If your dog belongs to a breed known to carry RPGRIP1 mutations, it’s worth discussing with your vet to understand the risks and monitor eye health.

Dilated Cardiomyopathy risk factor (Discovered in the Doberman Pinscher; PDK4-related)
Autosomal dominant (Incomplete penetrance)
marker disputed <0.1%
n = 4,638 dogs · 2 variants tested · OMIA:000162-9615 · omia.org →
PDK4what this gene does

PDK4 helps regulate how cells use energy, especially in the heart muscle.

For your dog: If your dog is one of the breeds known to carry this gene, it’s worth discussing heart health with your vet, but being a carrier doesn’t mean your dog will develop disease.

Prekallikrein Deficiency
Autosomal recessive
low <0.1%
n = 4,638 dogs · 1 variant tested · OMIA:000819-9615 · omia.org →
KLKB1what this gene does

KLKB1 is a gene that helps produce prekallikrein, a protein involved in blood clotting and inflammation.

For your dog: If your dog is from a breed known to carry KLKB1 variants, it's worth asking your vet about blood clotting tests, especially before surgeries.

Early-Onset Progressive Polyneuropathy (Discovered in the Greyhound)
Autosomal recessive
low <0.1%
n = 4,638 dogs · 2 variants tested · OMIA:002120-9615 · omia.org →
NDRG1what this gene does

NDRG1 is a gene involved in nerve cell function and maintenance, helping keep the nervous system working properly.

For your dog: If your dog is from a breed known to carry NDRG1 variants, it’s worth discussing with your vet, especially if you notice any mobility issues.

Myotonia Congenita (Discovered in the Australian Cattle Dog)
Autosomal recessive
low <0.1%
n = 4,638 dogs · 3 variants tested · OMIA:000698-9615 · omia.org →
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (Discovered in the Schnauzer; DCM)
Autosomal recessive
low <0.1%
n = 4,638 dogs · 1 variant tested · OMIA:002365-9615 · omia.org →
RBM20what this gene does

RBM20 is a gene that helps control how the heart muscle builds and repairs itself. It plays a key role in keeping the heart's pumping function strong.

For your dog: If you have a dog from these breeds, it’s worth discussing heart health with your vet, especially as your dog ages.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (Discovered in the Giant Schnauzer; NECAP1-related)
Autosomal recessive
low <0.1%
n = 4,638 dogs · 1 variant tested · OMIA:002198-9615 · omia.org →
Von Willebrand's Disease, Type 1 (vWD 1)
Autosomal recessive
low <0.1%
n = 4,638 dogs · 1 variant tested · OMIA:001057-9615 · omia.org →
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (Discovered in the Shetland Sheepdog; CNGA1-PRA)
Autosomal recessive
low <0.1%
n = 4,398 dogs · 1 variant tested · OMIA:001977-9615 · omia.org →
Muscular Dystrophy, Ullrich Type (Discovered in the Landseer)
Autosomal recessive
low <0.1%
n = 4,635 dogs · 1 variant tested · OMIA:001967-9615 · omia.org →
Dental Hypomineralisation (Discovered in the Border Collie)
Autosomal recessive
low <0.1%
n = 4,636 dogs · 1 variant tested · OMIA:002015-9615 · omia.org →
FAM20Cwhat this gene does

FAM20C is a gene that plays a key role in the mineralization of teeth, helping them develop properly and stay strong.

For your dog: If your dog is from one of these breeds, it's worth mentioning FAM20C to your vet when discussing dental care, but being a carrier doesn't mean your dog will have problems.

Hyperuricosuria (HUU)
Autosomal recessive
low <0.1%
n = 4,637 dogs · 1 variant tested · OMIA:001033-9615 · omia.org →
SLC2A9what this gene does

SLC2A9 is a gene that helps regulate uric acid levels in a dog's body. It plays a role in how the kidneys handle this substance.

For your dog: If your dog is one of the breeds known to carry this gene variant, it’s worth discussing with your vet to understand any potential urinary health concerns.

Show the other 6, ordered after these by severity, then carrier frequency.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 12 (Discovered in the Australian Cattle Dog) <0.1% n = 4,637
Canine Multifocal Retinopathy 2 (Discovered in the Coton de Tulear; CMR2) <0.1% n = 4,638
Cystinuria Type I-A (SLC3A1 p.I192V) <0.1% n = 4,638
MDR1 (Multidrug Resistance 1) Medication Sensitivity <0.1% n = 4,638
Narcolepsy (Discovered in the Labrador Retriever) <0.1% n = 4,638
Osteochondrodysplasia (Discovered in the Miniature Poodle) <0.1% n = 4,638
Source: Donner J et al. 2023. Genetic prevalence and clinical relevance of canine Mendelian disease variants in over one million dogs. PLOS Genetics 19(2):e1010651 · Evidence: Limited (DTC ascertainment, tag-SNP proxy) · Confounding MEDIUM · License CC-BY-4.0 · Phene IDs from OMIA (Sydney School of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney; DOI 10.25910/2AMR-PV70).
Sample size in this breed: 4,638 dogs from the Donner 2023 cohort.
In plain terms

What these results mean for a Miniature Schnauzer

Chondrodystrophy and disc disease risk (CDDY)

11.7% of Miniature Schnauzers in the Donner 2023 cohort carried it (n=4,617).

  • Two extra copies of a growth gene, FGF4, shape dog legs and spines. The one on chromosome 12 is the one tied to disc disease; the one on chromosome 18 shortens legs.
    OMIA 000157-9615

    “Two FGF4 retrogenes (FGF4L1 on chromosome 18 and FGF4L2 on chromosome 12) have been identified to cause dwarfism across many dog breeds.” OMIA 000157-9615

    “Brown et al. (2017) reported that an FGF4 retrogene insertion in chromosome CFA12” OMIA 000157-9615

  • Carrying it raises risk. It does not say which dog will have a disc problem. In Dachshunds researchers found the test is not a valid risk indicator on its own.
    OMIA 000157-9615

    “the FGF4 retrogene insertion on CFA12 is not a valid risk indicator on its own” OMIA 000157-9615

What to do
Ask your veterinarian what a carrier result changes for your dog. What lowers risk in a carrier is not established in the sources this page draws on.

No test, or a mix
Without a test nobody can say whether a dog carries it. Leg length alone does not tell you: the disc-disease copy and the short-leg copy are different insertions.

Which Mendelian variants matter most for Miniature Schnauzers?

The Donner 2023 survey did not identify Mendelian variants at observable carrier frequency in the Miniature Schnauzers tested. This is good news and a data limitation at once.

The absence of reportable variants does not mean the breed is free of genetic disease. It means either the sample size was small, the variants present are rare, or both. Miniature Schnauzers in the atlas number only 62 dogs, which is substantially smaller than the cohorts used to characterize other breeds. At that sample size, a variant would need to be quite common (roughly 8% carrier frequency or higher) to appear with statistical confidence in a screening panel.

What this means for breeders and owners: the breed-club health screening recommendations carry extra weight precisely because they are not yet anchored in large-scale Mendelian data. The Miniature Schnauzer Club of America and regional clubs track health concerns through member surveys (amsc.us, the breed’s national club). Those anecdotal patterns, particularly around cardiac murmurs, cataracts, and pancreatitis, remain the most organized health intelligence available until a larger genetic cohort is built.

Testing your Miniature Schnauzer for Mendelian disease is not yet a breed-standard recommendation because the common variants have not been formally identified. Health screening (annual cardiac exams, ophthalmologic evaluation by a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, and screening for pancreatitis in symptomatic dogs) remains the appropriate path.

What should I feed a Miniature Schnauzer?

Miniature Schnauzers weigh 11 to 20 pounds as adults per the AKC breed standard (akc.org/dog-breeds/miniature-schnauzer/) and have a reputation for food-motivated weight gain. The breed was developed for ratting and hunting on German farms, which means metabolisms built for activity are often housed in suburban apartments. Weight management is the single most consequential feeding decision for the breed.

Start with the foundation. A complete-and-balanced adult formula meeting AAFCO standards is the floor. The NRC 2006 nutrient requirements set minimum thresholds: 10% crude fat and 18% crude protein by dry weight. For Miniature Schnauzers, a diet near those minimums on fat (10-14%) supports weight management, since the breed gains weight easily on calorie-dense foods.

Pancreatitis is a breed-typical concern. Miniature Schnauzers are frequently cited in veterinary literature as a predisposed breed for pancreatitis, though a formal prevalence study does not yet exist. A low-fat diet (8-12% fat) is the standard management for dogs with a history of acute pancreatitis or recurrent episodes. Prescription diets formulated for pancreatitis management are appropriate when a vet has confirmed the diagnosis. The honest summary is that the dietary triggers for pancreatitis in this breed are not fully settled. High-fat treats, rapid diet changes, and table scraps are conventional culprits, but published prospective studies in Miniature Schnauzers are thin.

Life-stage feeding matters because the breed’s cited life expectancy is 13.3 years (McMillan 2024 / VetCompass, n=7,693). A puppy formula is appropriate through 12 months. Transition to adult maintenance at one year. Senior formulations (ages 8 and up) are not strictly necessary, a high-quality adult diet supports aging Schnauzers, but many owners report their dogs maintain better muscle and coat on senior foods with slightly elevated protein and lower calories. The decision is owner and individual dog specific.

Grain inclusion or exclusion is a personal choice in this breed. Unlike Goldens, where the FDA and peer-reviewed literature flagged a diet-associated cardiac signal, no equivalent caution has emerged for Miniature Schnauzers. No FDA advisory or peer-reviewed study has flagged Miniature Schnauzers as a breed with elevated DCM risk linked to diet (FDA 2019 DCM advisory; fda.gov/animal-veterinary/news-events/fda-investigation-potential-link-between-certain-diets-and-canine-dilated-cardiomyopathy). Both grain-inclusive and grain-free formulations are used successfully in the breed.

What we don’t know

The genetic architecture of Miniature Schnauzer health remains largely unmapped. No large-scale genome-wide association study has been published in the breed. The 62 dogs in the atlas represent a start; a cohort of 500 or more would be required to identify common variants with statistical power. Until that study exists, breed-specific dietary and screening recommendations rest on anecdotal health tracking and the breed-club institutional memory.

Pancreatitis appears in anecdotal breed-club discussions and veterinary case loads, yet no published prevalence study in Miniature Schnauzers exists. We do not know what fraction of the breed experience acute pancreatitis, what the recurrence rate is, or whether the predisposition is purely environmental (diet, treat choices, rapid food changes) or has a genetic component. The breed’s reputation for pancreatitis may be real, inflated, or specific to certain breeding lines. That uncertainty should not paralyze owners, the low-fat diet for affected dogs is sound practice, but it is an honest gap.

Cardiac murmurs are reported by breed-club members and seen by veterinarians in Miniature Schnauzers, yet the prevalence, age of onset, and progression to heart disease are not formally documented in this breed. Annual cardiac screening by a veterinarian (auscultation at minimum, echocardiography if a murmur is detected) is the appropriate response to uncertainty.

Frequently asked questions about Miniature Schnauzers

How long do Miniature Schnauzers live? Cited life expectancy is 13.3 years (McMillan 2024 / VetCompass, n=7,693, 95% CI 13.2 to 13.5). The breed typically reaches the mid-teen years with good husbandry and preventive care.

Are Miniature Schnauzers prone to pancreatitis? Pancreatitis appears frequently in breed-club health discussions and veterinary case loads. The actual prevalence is not formally documented. Dogs with acute pancreatitis or recurrent episodes are managed with a low-fat diet (8-12% fat) and veterinary monitoring.

What is the best diet for a Miniature Schnauzer? A complete-and-balanced adult formula with moderate fat (12-14%) and protein (18-22%) supports weight management in this food-motivated breed. For dogs with pancreatitis history, a prescription low-fat diet is standard. Grain inclusion or exclusion is a personal choice; no breed-specific caution against grain-free exists.

Should I do a DNA test on my Miniature Schnauzer? Large-scale genetic screening panels have not identified common Mendelian variants in the breed. DNA testing is not yet a breed-standard recommendation. Health screening, annual exams, cardiac auscultation, and ophthalmologic evaluation, is the appropriate path.

What health problems are common in Miniature Schnauzers? Cardiac murmurs, cataracts, and pancreatitis are reported by breeders and veterinarians. The formal prevalence of each is not documented in peer-reviewed literature. Annual veterinary exams and breed-club health screening recommendations help catch these early.

Are Miniature Schnauzers good with children? Yes. The breed was developed as a working farm dog and family companion. Miniature Schnauzers are alert, confident, and playful. Supervision with young children is appropriate, as with all breeds.

What is the most common genetic disease in Miniature Schnauzers? One Mendelian variant discovered in this breed is at observable frequency: the SBF2-related demyelinating polyneuropathy, carried by 0.9% of 4,638 Miniature Schnauzers tested (Donner 2023). The most frequently reported health concerns are pancreatitis, cardiac murmurs, and cataracts; whether genetic predisposition plays a role in this breed is not yet established.

Do Miniature Schnauzers shed a lot? No. The breed’s wiry double coat sheds minimally. Regular grooming, stripping or clipping every 6 to 8 weeks, keeps the coat healthy and the home clean.

Temperament

What Miniature Schnauzers tend toward

Tendencies from owner surveys of purebred Miniature Schnauzers — a leaning across the breed, not a prediction for any one dog. A bar’s strength shows how much of that behavior breed actually explains: for most it’s faint, because the rest is your dog, their training, and the life you give them.

Biddabilitybreed ~18%
biddableindependent
Arousal Levelbreed ~8%
arousedcomposed
Dog Sociabilitybreed ~8%
less sociablehighly sociable
Human Sociabilitybreed ~11%
less sociablehighly sociable
Agonistic Thresholdbreed ~9%
assertivediffident
Environmental Engagementbreed ~9%
high engagementlow engagement
Toy-directed Motor Patternsbreed ~18%
toy-directednot toy-directed
Proximity Seekingbreed ~13%
affectionatealoof
n = 31 dogs · Morrill et al. 2022, Science, Darwin's Ark (CC0)
Owner-reported purebreds; each factor n ≥ 25. "Breed ~%" is the share of this behavior explained by breed.
Names & origins

Other names

The Miniature Schnauzer is also recorded as Zwergschnauzer and Zwergschnauzer (Dwarf Schnauzer).

Identified as Miniature Schnauzer (VBO:0200896) in the Vertebrate Breed Ontology (Mullen et al. 2025, CC-BY 4.0) · registry IDs FCI 183 · iDog 161 · VeNom 14672.

For researchers Population genetics, disease models and every recorded condition Open the research detail for the Miniature Schnauzer
What the atlas says about Miniature Schnauzer

In the atlas, the Miniature Schnauzer clusters consistently as Miniature Schnauzer (100% of the 62 dogs here).

Ranks 9 of 107 on the bottleneck severity scale, among the most genetically contracted breeds in the atlas. High breed predictability score (5.95), individual dogs of this breed reliably cluster together genetically.

Genetic dimensions · CanVAS atlas

What the atlas genotypes say about Miniature Schnauzer

Computed from the 14,478 CanVAS dogs in the Atlas, on an imputed genotype backbone: 77,215 directly typed sites per dog, imputed to 9.67 million variants.

The confidence below counts dogs, not reads: it is the size of the sample, and it is separate from how the genotypes were measured.

Dogs in the Atlas
62Founders
60 from Hayward2016, 2 from JenkinsWGS
Genetic diversity
0.24Tight
Mean heterozygosity across the breed. 9th tightest of 107 ranked populations.
What does genetic diversity mean?

How varied a breed's gene pool is — the share of gene spots where a typical dog of the breed carries two different versions rather than two identical ones.

How to read it: Higher = more diverse. Among well-sampled breeds it ranges roughly 0.22 (least diverse) to 0.33 (most diverse).

Diversity is a strength, not a verdict on any individual dog. Lower diversity means it's worth paying attention to recessive-risk testing — not that a dog is doomed.

Cluster structure
Splits into two genetic sub-populations
Intra-breed RMS distance: 17.18 · likely working/show-line, regional, or kennel lineage split.
What does within-breed variation mean?

How much individual dogs within the breed differ from each other genetically.

How to read it: Higher = more internal variety among individuals of the breed.

Sensitive to how many dogs of the breed we've sampled.

Related breeds
Built from
Close cousins
In the Terrier group
Explore the full lineage map →
VBO foundation stock (breeding records) · AKC breed group
Relatedness is documented lineage + kennel family. Genetic-ancestry distance measures diversity, not kinship, so it isn't used here.
How long they live
13.3years (life expectancy)
95% CI 13.2–13.5 · VetCompass, McMillan 2024, n=7,693. source
What does typical lifespan mean?

The median age dogs of the breed tend to reach.

How to read it: Higher = longer-lived. Compare to longevity-for-size to see whether it's just a size effect.

Drawn from population lifespan records; individual dogs vary widely with care, genetics, and luck.

n = 62 dogs · high sample · CanVAS (Brundage 2026) · Sniff Atlas
Comparative oncology

Miniature Schnauzers are a natural model for human cancer.

Some cancers appear in Miniature Schnauzers and in people driven by the same somatically-altered genes, cohort by cohort and cited on both sides. That makes this breed part of how we understand, and one day treat, the human disease. This is not a prediction about your dog, it is a window into the biology we share.

The dog and human bladder cancer (invasive urothelial carcinoma) model →
A gift to human medicine

Miniature Schnauzers are a natural model for human disease

Because the same genes cause the same conditions across species, the inherited conditions documented in Miniature Schnauzers help researchers understand, and work toward treating, the human diseases they model. This is the dog advancing human medicine. The breed models the human disease; it does not have it, and this is not a prediction for your dog.

Human equivalents via OMIA → Mondo / OMIM. Model-of, not identity. The named gene is the canine locus, not a claim that a pet has the human disease.
Documented in OMIA

Every condition recorded in the Miniature Schnauzer

Beyond the testable carriers above, OMIA's literature catalogue records 23 genetic conditions in the Miniature Schnauzer, 17 of which have a known human equivalent. This is the documented landscape across all Miniature Schnauzers ever studied, not a prediction for any one dog.

Plus 5 more conditions recorded in the Miniature Schnauzer in OMIA.

Online Mendelian Inheritance in Animals (OMIA); Nicholas, Tammen & Sydney Informatics Hub, DOI 10.25910/2AMR-PV70
Documented in the breed's literature is not carrier status and not a forecast for an individual dog. Human equivalents are mapped via Mondo/OMIM. Carrier frequencies (above) are the separately-measured testable subset (Donner 2023).
The data behind this page

Where every number on this page came from.

This page draws on three primary data sources. Carrier frequencies for the Mendelian section come from Donner et al. 2023 (CC-BY-4.0). We grade these data at evidence Limited because the cohort is a direct-to-consumer ascertainment, which biases toward owners who chose to test their dogs. The panel also uses tag-SNP proxies for some variants rather than direct causal-variant assays. Limited is a study-design grade, not a quality grade: the Donner cohort is the largest open canine-genotype dataset in existence and we are grateful for it. We rate the confounding MEDIUM.

Population-genetic dimensions (heterozygosity, intra-breed PCA distance, nearest neighbors, trait-locus frequencies) come from CanVAS (Brundage 2026), harmonized through the Sniff Atlas. The exact release date and verification commit are pinned at the bottom of the page so a researcher can trace a number back to a specific snapshot. The disease-gene-variant graph comes from OMIA (Online Mendelian Inheritance in Animals; Nicholas, Tammen, and the Sydney Informatics Hub at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney; retrieved April 2026, DOI 10.25910/2AMR-PV70).

What this page does not yet have. Inheritance modes and per-disease penetrance evidence from Donner 2023 are in the structured data for every variant the panel covers. Mondo, OMIM, Ensembl, and HGNC cross-references live on the gene and disease pages this page links to, rather than being repeated here. What is still absent from this breed page is anything not in the cited panel, and each such gap carries its cause where it appears.

How to cite this page. The computed dimensions on this page are derived from the open Sniff Atlas v1.0.1 (Gehring 2026, doi:10.5281/zenodo.20566358, CC-BY 4.0). Full citation formats including BibTeX, RIS, and CITATION.cff at sniff.world/cite.

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References
  1. Donner J, Freyer J, Davison S, Anderson H, Blades M, Honkanen L, et al. (2023). Genetic prevalence and clinical relevance of canine Mendelian disease variants in over one million dogs. PLOS Genetics 19(2):e1010651. doi:10.1371/journal.pgen.1010651
  2. Brundage DM (2026). CanVAS: A Harmonized and Imputed Canine Variant Atlas. bioRxiv. doi:10.64898/2026.04.13.718238
  3. Nicholas, F.W., Tammen, I., & Sydney Informatics Hub. (2026). Online Mendelian Inheritance in Animals (OMIA) [dataset]. The University of Sydney. https://omia.org. doi:10.25910/2AMR-PV70 (retrieved April 2026).
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Sources: CanVAS (Brundage 2026) · Donner 2023 · OMIA