DNA test - GR-PRA2 (Golden Retriever progressive retinal atrophy 2)

Details about the disease

Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is an inherited condition characterised by the breakdown of the retina in both eyes, causing progressive vision loss and resulting in total blindness. There is no treatment for PRA.

GR-PRA1 and GR-PRA2 both have the same effects, but are caused by different genetic mutations.

Find out more about PRA.

Clinical signs

Loss of night vision, loss of vision and eventual blindness.

How is it inherited?

The disease is described as an autosomal-recessive condition. This means that a dog must inherit two copies of an abnormal gene (one from its mother and one from its father) before its health is affected.

Which laboratories we record and publish the results from?

To find out which laboratories The Kennel Club is able to record results from, and which laboratories will send results directly to The Kennel Club, please refer to our website.

Please be aware, The Kennel Club has a set of criteria that we request DNA testing laboratories to meet to enable us to record their results, helping to maintain and protect the integrity of results that appear on a dog’s record. We strongly advise that customers ensure their chosen laboratory is included on our list if they wish The Kennel Club to record and publish the results. Results from laboratories not included on this list will not be recorded.

 

 

 

Breeding advice and what your dog's results mean

If, once your dog is DNA tested, you would like to find out what their DNA test results mean, or how to select the right mate to avoid producing affected puppies, then please read our breeding advice and DNA testing information.

How to find out if a potential mate has been DNA tested

The Kennel Club’s Health Test Results Finder allows you to find the results of DNA tests carried out as part of The Kennel Club's official DNA testing schemes for any dog on The Kennel Club’s Breed Register.