genes that cause CFC syndrome. Individuals with CFC syndrome have one normal gene and one altered gene. The four genes found to be associated with CFC syndrome are called BRAF, MEK1, MEK2, and KRAS. Most individuals with CFC syndrome (75-80%) have a mutation in BRAF, with 10-15% having a mutation in MEK1 or MEK2 and <5% with a mutation in KRAS.
What Is a Companion Dog Certification? Companion dog certification generally means your dog has passed a series of basic obedience tests, allowing him to progress to a higher level. A companion dog isn't the same as a service dog. The latter is an animal specially trained to aid people with disabilities. A companion dog, as defined by the American Kennel Club, is one who has earned a basic title competing in an AKC-sanctioned obedience trial.
Some specific potential benefits of owning â or even being near â companion animals include: 1  Fewer feelings of loneliness: A survey by the American Veterinary Association found that nearly 50 percent of respondents considered their pets to be companions, while only two percent thought of them as property.