Head Shape
Short Snout (BMP3 variant)
Short Snout (BMP3 variant) has been shown to cause shortening of the head and snout. The variant is found in the BMP3 gene. It was previously reported as Short Snout (Variant 2).
More Info
How it works
Having two copies of this variant may have a slight shortening effect on snout length.
Health implications
Dog with shortened snouts may have difficulty breathing with vigorous exercise and are more prone to heat stroke. Maintaining a healthy weight through diet and mild to moderate levels of exercise is recommended.
Prevalence
3 in 10 dogs
have one or more copy of this genetic variant in our testing.
Technical Details
| Gene | BMP3 |
|---|---|
| Variant | C>A |
| Chromosome | 32 |
| Coordinate | 5,231,894 |
All coordinates reference CanFam3.1
References & Credit
Credit to our scientific colleagues:
Schoenebeck, J. J., Hutchinson, S. A., Byers, A., Beale, H. C., Carrington, B., Faden, D. L., … Ostrander, E. A. (2012). Variation of BMP3 Contributes to Dog Breed Skull Diversity. PLoS Genetics, 8(8), 1–11. View the article