There are several different types of screening schemes that can aid breeders in the detection of some inherited diseases or, in the case of DNA testing schemes, the presence or absence of disease genes. 

BVA/KC Health Schemes
The Kennel Club runs clinical veterinary screening schemes together with the British Veterinary Association which aim to detect the presence of signs of the inherited diseases of hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia and eye diseases and therefore help breeders to choose breeding stocks that are free of disease.

DNA Screening Schemes
Where a gene based DNA test exists and is available in the UK, the Kennel Club, in conjunction with breed clubs and several centres or laboratories, runs DNA screening schemes for breeders which can provide precise information as to the genetic status of breeding stock with regard to certain diseases.  

There are a growing number of DNA tests available worldwide, click here for a list of DNA tests currently available.

Health Tests Results Finder
Health screening results of KC registered dogs that are screened under any of the official BVA/KC schemes or any of the official DNA testing schemes are recorded and published in various ways by the Kennel Club. To view individual health screening results simply click here or on the button on the left.

MRD eye results
There is an Open Register listing dogs diagnosed affected by the eye condition multifocal retinal dysplasia (MRD). These results do not appear on the Health Test Results Finder as yet but can be accessed by clicking on the Open Register link.

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