For example, can a grizzly bear or german sheppard have a baby that turns out to be half its size?
2006-12-15 12:20:59 · 5 answers · asked by Griffin S. 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I know a woman who got a rottweiler/lab cross. The poor dog, it's legs never grew... random dwarfism according to the vet. Just a total genetic mutation (not the same as being a runt, which is an environmental, not genetic, factor). This poor dog has a rottweiler's head and body, and legs like a Corgie. Ugly as all get out!
2006-12-15 14:47:34 · answer #1 · answered by Kareen L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the most part dwarfism in animals is usually the result of some kind of random genetic mutation. It certainly can happen and does happen, consider the munchkin cat as an example. here is an animal who again is the result of a random genetic mutation. This however is unlike a runt which is not the result of a random genetic mutation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munchkin_cat
2006-12-15 20:33:44 · answer #2 · answered by wackywallwalker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are several breeds who were bred for different types of dwarfism. Think about Corgi's or Daschund's. They are very similar to what you call 'midgets'. Normal size body and shorter than average "arms and legs". These dogs were selectively bred to keep this kind of genetic mutation.
2006-12-15 21:40:51 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs. Shamanistic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called a runt
2006-12-15 20:28:58 · answer #4 · answered by Wocka wocka 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are usually called "runts" and they are usually killed off because it's harder for them to survive.
2006-12-15 20:29:18 · answer #5 · answered by smile 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋