Furnishing / Improper coat (RSPO2)is a body trait that can be tested with a DNA test. So-called ̋furnishing̋ means that the dog has increased hair growth on the face and legs, which is described as the canine moustache and eyebrows. Furnishings refer to the variation of longer facial hair seen in all wirehaired breeds as well as some others.
Inheritance: autosomal dominant - read more
Mutation: RSPO2 gene
| Genotype |
Description |
| N/N: |
The dog has ˝normal˝ coat. |
| N/RSPO2: |
The dog has ˝furnishing˝ coat , but carries one copy of the variant gene which may be transmitted to the offspring. |
| RSPO2/RSPO2: |
The dog has ˝furnishing˝ coat. |
So-called ˝improper coat˝ in some breeds means that the coat is not typical for this breed and does not express 'furnishings'. Parker et. al. (2010) reported that improper coat is occasionally observed among specific breeds, such as the Portuguese Water Dog. It is characterized by short hair on the head, face, and lower legs, rather than a thick and even coat covering the whole body.
Inheritance: autosomal recessive - read more
Mutation: RSPO2 gene
| Genotype |
Description |
| RSPO2/RSPO2: |
According to the breed standard the dog has ˝normal˝ coat with furnishing. |
| N/RSPO2: |
According to the breed standard the dog has ˝normal˝ coat with furnishing, but carries one copy of the variant gene which may be transmitted to the offspring. |
| N/N: |
According to the breed standard the dog has ˝improper˝ coat. |
DNA test sample: EDTA whole blood (1.0 ml) or buccal swabs. Detailed information about sampling can be found here.
