A new study found Labrador retrievers are more likely than other breeds to beg for treats and generally be obsessed with food. That's because they have a specific gene mutation that sets them apart from the rest. It's the first of its kind that has been directly associated with canine obesity. 5 мая 2016 г.
Why is my Labrador always hungry?
Why are Labradors always hungry? A 2016 study at the University of Cambridge found that Labradors' insatiable appetite might be due to changes in a specific gene, called the POMC gene. When the POMC gene is changed, the chemical messages which tell a Lab when he's full don't work properly.
Do Labradors ever stop eating?
The scientists found that almost a quarter of the Labradors had a gene that makes it harder for them to feel full. This causes them to keep eating but not feel satisfied.
Why are Labradors so greedy?
Hunger is the key to the Labrador's magnificence. Last week, Cambridge University researchers revealed that one in four Labs carries a high 'food motivation' gene, which explains why they are such a notoriously greedy breed.
DO Labs know when they are full?
Researchers studying 310 Labradors found that many of them were missing all or part of a gene known as POMC, which is known to regulate appetite in some species and to help sense how much fat the body has stored. Without it, the dogs don't know when they've had enough, so they just keep eating and eating.
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