Mitochondrial DNA variation in Asian Shepherd Dogs

Ryabinina, O. M.

doi:10.1134/s1022795406070088

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“…Another characteristic that can affect the haplotype frequency distribution in a population sample is potential population substructure due to the existence of dog breeds. Indeed, although generally mtDNA does not allow dogs to be grouped into their respective breeds ( Okumura et al 1996 , Savolainen et al 1997 , Tsuda et al 1997 , Vilà et al 1997 , Kim et al 2001 , Wetton et al 2003 , Angleby and Savolainen 2005 , van Asch et al 2005 , Pires et al 2006 , Sundqvist et al 2006 , Eichmann and Parson 2007 , Gundry et al 2007 , Himmelberger et al 2008 , Parra et al 2008 , Desmyter and Comblez 2009 , Kropatsch et al 2011 , Bekaert et al 2012 , Desmyter and Gijsbers 2012 , Suárez et al 2013 ), haplotype frequencies can differ between breeds, as well as between specific breeds and the entire dog mtDNA gene pool ( Savolainen et al 1997 , Vilà et al 1999 , Angleby and Savolainen 2005 , van Asch et al 2005 , Pires et al 2006 , Ryabinina 2006 , Eichmann and Parson 2007 , Gundry et al 2007 , Hassell et al 2008 , Himmelberger et al 2008 , Parra et al 2008 , Koban et al 2009 , Webb and Allard 2009a , Kropatsch et al 2011 , Desmyter and Gijsbers 2012 , Brown et al 2013 , Suárez et al 2013 ). Because of the overrepresentation of certain haplotypes in specific breeds in comparison to the general dog population, a dog trace mtDNA type might provide an indication about the breed(s) to which it may belong.…”

Section: Estimating Population Frequencies Of Dog Mtdna Haplotypes Fomentioning

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Reviewing population studies for forensic purposes: Dog mitochondrial DNA

Verscheure¹,

Backeljau²,

Desmyter³

2013

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The identification of dog hair through mtDNA analysis has become increasingly important in the last 15 years, as it can provide associative evidence connecting victims and suspects. The evidential value of an mtDNA match between dog hair and its potential donor is determined by the random match probability of the haplotype. This probability is based on the haplotype’s population frequency estimate. Consequently, implementing a population study representative of the population relevant to the forensic case is vital to the correct evaluation of the evidence. This paper reviews numerous published dog mtDNA studies and shows that many of these studies vary widely in sampling strategies and data quality. Therefore, several features influencing the representativeness of a population sample are discussed. Moreover, recommendations are provided on how to set up a dog mtDNA population study and how to decide whether or not to include published data. This review emphasizes the need for improved dog mtDNA population data for forensic purposes, including targeting the entire mitochondrial genome. In particular, the creation of a publicly available database of qualitative dog mtDNA population studies would improve the genetic analysis of dog traces in forensic casework.

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confidence: 99%

Reviewing population studies for forensic purposes: Dog mitochondrial DNA

Verscheure¹,

Backeljau²,

Desmyter³

2013

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“…The obtained data also revealed a gene flow from Scandinavian races to North Caucasian races. As a result, KÇ, KKV, OAC, Turkish Akbaş Shepherd and Turkish Kangal Shepherd Dog settled in a single group and very few genetic differences were found between them [Ryabinina 2006a]. Ryabinina conducted another study comparing Asian and European Dogs.…”

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Possible genetic resemblance among white coated shepherd dogs such as Turkish Akbash Shepherd, Polish Tatra, Kuvasz, Chuvach, and Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Yılmaz¹

2022

Acta Sci. Pol. Zootech.

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According to scientists, the dog was domesticated in Asia and spread to other parts of the world from this continent. Turks are also from Central Asia. It is believed that the homeland of the Turkish Akbash Shepherd Dog is Central Asia. The Turks may have taken these white-skinned shepherd dogs to other parts of Europe as well. It is also believed that the Hungarians came from the Hun Turks, one of the ancient Turkish tribes. When the ancestors of the Hungarians came to this region, they may have brought white-skinned dogs, which are now called Kuvasz Dogs. Hungary, Slovakia and Southern Poland are in the same basin and dogs called Kuvasz, Chuvach and Tatra are bred in the countries of this basin, respectively. Kuvasz, Chuvach and Tatra were brought by the Hun Turks and may be dogs of the same origin. This paper claims “All white-skinned shepherd dogs are descended from the Central Asian Shepherd Dog, which was taken by the Turks from Central Asia to other countries.” If this hypothesis can be proven as a result of genetic analysis, the results of this research will not only serve animal science, but also anthropology for humanity.

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