This autosomal dominant disorder does not affect intelligence. When the teeth grow in, they are usually sharp and pointed. Excessive body hair develops as the child grows older. Adults are usually very large and strong. They have limited manual dexterity due to claw like deformities of the hands.
Cats have a normal life span but their intelligence is slightly below average.
This autosomal recessive disorder is associated with sterility. Wasting - Children with Wasting disease seem to be normal at birth, but soon start wasting away. Changing diets, increasing food intake and medications have no effect. The children do not thrive and continue to gradually lose weight. They die within 2 to 3 years.