DNA Testing
: I am a
dog breeder and I am interested in any DNA testing that is available such
as determining a gene that may cause epilepsy, hip dysplasia, cancer, etc
Much
research is done on genetics in animals and man. Many researchers have
special interest in determining specific problem genes, and much
literature is available on the subject. So far, there is no specific,
easy test for problem genes in dogs. We can test for specific
genetically based diseases, such as Von Willebrand's disease,
common to Doberman Pincers. Testing for the gene itself is a different
story. We can determine the degree of relatedness of two dogs, and can
determine the source of blood or hair fibers using DNA testing.
However, the best way to guess if a puppy is likely to develop hip
dysplasia later in life is still to look at his pedigree.
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