Internet resources cataloguing inherited disorders in dogs

Up-to-date annotated catalogues of known inherited disorders in dogs are freely available on the Internet, providing vital information to existing and prospective dog owners, dog breeders, veterinarians, geneticists and others interested in the occurrence and control of inherited disorders. These resources are the Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD),1Inherited Diseases in Dogs (IDID)2 and Online Mendelian Inheritance in Animals (OMIA)3 the latter associated with Listing of Inherited Disorders in Animals (LIDA).4 The history and features of these resources are summarised.