Why is the dog inherited disease test important?

Certain dog breeds are known to be prone to particular hereditary conditions that can affect their quality of life. EasyDNA offers dog inherited disease testing a reliable and accurate DNA test that will establish the genetic susceptibility of your dog to a given disease. Chief among the interests of dog breeders is that their litters are genetically disease free. The results of our test will establish clearly whether your dog is a carrier, affected or clear of the disease. Our canine disease testing service starts from just SGD370 for the first test and additional for each extra test ordered for the same canine at the same time. Results can be ready in ready in as little as 4 weeks from receipt of your samples at our Lab.

As a dog breeder you need to make responsible decisions. Any dog lover or breeder clearly wishes the best possible health and happiness for their dog. However, the scope of the test goes even further. It is the responsibility of a breeder to provide dogs that are healthy and disease-free. Certain dog breeds are known to sometimes be carriers or even affected by certain disease-causing genes, more so than other breeds.

Labrador Retrievers can be affected by Centronuclear Myopathy, while Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PK) is known to sometimes affect West Highland Terriers and Basenjis. As a breeder, you can market your dogs as being disease free, guaranteeing their health with the results of our dog inherited disease test. By knowing which dogs are carriers or affected by a certain genetic disease, a breeder can exclude that dog from mating, thereby creating a healthier gene pool.

How can I order my test?

If you are interested in this test, kindly contact us directly with details of the breed and type of test you are looking for. We can provide you with a personalised consultation and quote for your Dog. Orders can then be place over the phone or by email.

Collecting DNA samples

Samples for the testing of inherited dog diseases can be collected using the kit we provide. Our kit contains oral swabs, which need to be rubbed inside the mouth for around ten seconds. Most dogs will have no issues with this process but for more restless dogs, you may have to hold the dog’s head firmly in order to get the swab inside the mouth.

Dog inherited disease testing results

Results will show the genotype for the dog/ dogs tested. For each dog disease tested for, the genotype can display any of the following:

• Clear (those having 2 copies of the normal allele and appear to be normal).
• Carrier (those having 1 copy of the normal allele and 1 copy of the mutation and most appear to be normal).
• At risk (those having 2 copies of the mutation and will likely show clinical signs.)