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How is deafness inherited in Ridgebacks?

April 26, 2017Deafness inherited ridgebacks

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How is deafness inherited in Ridgebacks?

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A. Genetics researchers have concluded that it is a simple autosomal recessive that is, two non-deaf dogs that each carry the gene for deafness can produce it if bred together. In such carrier-to-carrier breedings, each puppy has a 25 percent chance of becoming deaf.