The
Broad
Institute of Harvard and MIT, home of the recently completed Canine
Genome Sequencing Project, is conducting a study to map the genetic differences
between healthy dogs and dogs with osteosarcoma. The Leonberger is one of the
breeds included in this study, and the Institute is requesting as many blood samples
as possible, from both affected and unaffected dogs.
The
Canine Genetics Research Laboratory at the University of Minnesota College of
Veterinary Medicine is conducting a research project to try to develop a DNA-based
test for Inherited Leonberger Polyneuropathy. They are requesting blood samples
from both affected and unaffected Leonbergers.
