The test distinguishes between clear, carrier and affected dogs. Clear dogs have no copies of the mutant gene responsible for PRA (cord1) and will neither develop the condition nor pass a PRA (cord1) gene on to their offspring. Carrier dogs have one copy of the normal gene and one copy of the mutant gene; they will not develop the condition, but will pass a mutant gene on to approximately half of their offspring. Affected dogs have two copies of the mutant gene that causes PRA (cord1). There is an increased risk of a PRA (cord1) genetically affected dog developing PRA (cord1) during its lifetime.

Test results from the following laboratories will automatically be sent to the Kennel Club for inclusion on its database :-

Animal Health Trust

Laboklin

Results from other laboratories may be included on the database upon owner submission and request – please email hbs@thekennelclub.org.uk for further information.

The following Miniature Wire-haired Dachshunds have been DNA tested for progressive retinal atrophy (PRA (cord1)).  Tables listing Clears/Carriers/Affecteds (in PDF format) are available from the following links:

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