Dog STRs

As with human DNA, genetic material obtained from dogs contains short tandem repeat (STR) markers that are highly variable among individuals and thus useful in differentiating between animals. Below is a list of some of the canine STR loci described in the literature thus far.

Loci

Population Data

[Excel file] Kanthaswamy, S. et al. (2008) Canine population data generated from a multi-plex STR kit for use in forensic casework. submitted.

[Run-to-run sizing data] provided by Sree Kanthaswamy

Publications:

Eichmann, C., Berger, B., and Parson, W. (2004) A proposed nomenclature for 15 canine-specific polymorphic STR loci for forensic purposes. Int J Legal Med. 118(5): 249-266.

Eichmann, C., Berger, B., Reinhold, M., Lutz, M., and Parson, W. (2004) Canine-specific STR typing of saliva traces on dog bite wounds.  Int J Legal Med. 118(6): 337-342.

Halverson, J. and Basten, C. (2005) A PCR multiplex and database for forensic DNA identification of dogs. J Forensic Sci. 50(2): 352-363.

Ichikawa, Y., Takagi, K., Tsumagari, S., Ishihama, K., Morita, M., Kanemaki, M., Takeishi, M., and Takahashi, H. (2001) Canine parentage testing based on microsatellite polymorphisms. J.V et. Med. Sci. 63(11): 1209-1213.

Padar, Z., Angyal, M., Egyed, B., Furedi, S., Woller, J., Zoldag, L., and Fekete, S. (2001) Canine microsatellite polymorphisms as the resolution of an illegal animal death case in a Hungarian zoological gardens. Int. J. Legal Med. 115(2): 79-81.

Padar, Z., Egyed, B., Kontadakis, K., Furedi, S., Woller, J., Zoldag, L., and Fekete, S. (2002) Canine STR analyses in forensic practice: observation of a possible mutation in a dog hair. Int. J. Legal Med. 116(5): 286-288.

Shutler, G. G., Gagnon, P., Verret, G., Kalyn, H., Korkosh, S., Johnston, E., and Halverson, J. (1999) Removal of a PCR inhibitor and resolution of DNA STR types in mixed human-canine stains from a five year old case. J. Forensic Sci. 44(3): 623-626.

 

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Last Updated: 09/10/2008