Double Dog: Researchers produce first cloned canine
The dogged pursuit of a South Korean research team has produced the world’s first surviving cloned canine. The new puppy—dubbed Snuppy by the scientists after its birth at Seoul National University on April 24—is the genetic double of a 3-year-old male Afghan hound.
Scientists have had continuing success in recent years with cloning a variety of mammals, including cats, horses, and rats (SN: 3/23/02, p. 189: Available to subscribers at Clones face uncertain future; 8/9/03, p. 83: Winning Bet: Horse and mule clones cross the finish line; 10/11/03, p. 237: Available to subscribers at Rats join the roster of clones). However, cloning dogs had proved particularly tricky.