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Blood groups and haematology indicators in Croatian indigenous breeds of dog. II Dalmatian dog

The aim of this research was to establish the blood groups as well as haematology indicators inone of Croatias indigenous breeds, Dalmatian dogs. 40 healthy dogs were examined. The ages ranged from 2 months to 12 years. Blood samples were taken from all animals in order to determine blood group DEA (Dog Erythrocyte Antigen) 1.1. and a standard haemogram. In 38 dogs (95%) the DEA 1.1. blood group was found. The findings obtained indicate that the incidence of DEA 1.1. blood group amont Dalmatian dog was higher than in other dog bree but this data included data obout other Croatina indigenous breeds. The average haematology indicators were not within canine physiological standards because the haemoglobin concentration as well as levels of haematocrit and MCV were higher than reference values. The obtained data completes our present day understanding of the specificity of these phyisiologica values in Dalmatian dogs.

DEA 1.1; blood groups; Dalmatian dog; haematology indicators

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