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Yes. The last I knew (but my information is about 15 years old), Down syndrome is the only chromosomal deffect that they believe can affect all mammals.
There are documented cases of cats, dogs, horses, and others with Down Syndrome. They believe the reason they don't see it more often is because the mother's body rejects the baby early or they just don't survive.
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∙ 9y agoYes, they can.
Downs Syndrome is defined by having a full or partial EXTRA copy of the 21st pair of chromosomes. Humans have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs) normally, so those with Downs have 47 total chromosome pairs. Dogs have 78 chromosomes (39 pairs), so it is possible to have an abnormal genetic mutation on their 21st pair of chromosomes. Therefore, every mammal that possesses 21 or more pairs of chromosomes can be afflicted with what has come to be known as Downs Syndrome.
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∙ 14y agoDown syndrome is a genetic disorder amongst humans; dogs are immune to it.
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Can down syndrome kids have dogs around?
Of course they can, unless if they are allergic.,
Can high pain tolerance associate with Down syndrome in dogs?
yes.
Is there any connection between Down syndrome and fear of dogs?
No, there isn't a connection.
What kind of landforms do secondary forces create?
Down syndrome dogs having butty sex
What is the genetic disorder for having three 21 chromosomes?
down syndrome
What is a chromosomal disorder that could result from nondisjunction?
Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.
What condition results when a child is born with an extra chromosome on the third pair?
Down syndrome
What is the correct spelling 'Down syndrome' or 'Down's syndrome'?
Down syndrome is generally the preferred spelling, although Down's syndrome is sometimes used in American sources.
Is down's syndrome inherited?
Most cases of down syndrome are not inherited. Translocation Down syndrome can be inherited.
Where is down syndrome on your body?
Down Syndrome Is In Your Brain.
What are diagnosis for down syndrome?
Down syndrome IS the diagnosis.
Can animals such as dogs and cats get Down syndrome?
No that is only in humans I'm not sure animals can actually have down syndrome, but they can always have birth disorders. Although there is also one recorded case of a cat believed to have down syndrome. Heres the link if your Interested- http://www.itchmo.com/taking-care-of-a-cat-diagnosed-with-down-syndrome-1523 Alex and Amelia 'Down's Syndrome' is technically when there is three 21 chromosomes in a human. Therefore, no other animals can have 'Down's Syndrome' specifically. Other animals can, however, have three of other chromosomes and have a similar physical defect, although they rarely are able to survive in the wild.
