Furnishing (wire hair)
Furnishing (wire hair)
General description
Furnishing or wire hair including the formation of a beard and prominent eye-brows is found in dog-breeds like Dachshounds and several Gundogs. A dominant mutation causes this distinct fur type. It also distinguished between long and short hair type of the Havanese.
Order details
| Test number | 8195 |
| Sample material | 0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT) |
| Test duration | 7-14 working days |
Test specifications
| Inheritance | autosomal dominant |
| Gene | RSPO2 |
| Mutation | COMPLEX |
| Literature | OMIA:001531-9615 |
Detailed description
A mutation responsible for "furnishings" or "satin" coat in dogs has been identified in the RSPO2 gene. Furnishings refer to the variation of longer facial hair seen in all wire haired breeds as well as some others. The mutation is a dominant one, so in breeds where the coat can vary, it is possible for a furnished dog to carry the "unfurnished" trait (called satin by some). This coat variant is called „improper coat“ in portuguese waterdogs.
