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T Locus (Natural Bobtail)

The T Locus determines the natural bobtail trait in dogs, leading to a shortened tail or complete absence of a tail.

Affected Genes: T

Inheritance: Autosomal Dominant

References:
Hytonen MK, Grall A, Hedan B, Dreano S, Seguin SJ, Delattre D, Thomas A, Galibert F, Paulin L, Lohi H, Sainio K, Andre C. Ancestral T-box mutation is present in many, but not all, short-tailed dog breeds. J Hered. 2009 100(2):236-240.