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Cavalier King Charles spaniels carry more harmful genetic variants than other breeds, study finds

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Recent dog breeding practices have loaded up cavalier King Charles spaniels with disease-causing mutations, including variants linked to the common heart condition, myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD), according to new findings.

Source: ScienceDaily.com