The Canine Genetics Centre’s unique DNA sample collection
Unique is a word that is often overused. But when it comes to discussing the Canine Genetics Centre’s collection of DNA samples, which dates back[…]
Multiocular Defect in the Cocker Spaniel – The Next Challenge
The Cocker Spaniel is one of the most popular dog breeds in the UK and so it is unsurprising that a number of inherited diseases[…]
How does the Canine Genetics Centre choose which diseases to investigate?
A question that members of the Canine Genetics Centre (CGC) are sometimes asked is how we decide which diseases to investigate. The answer depends on[…]
Watching for inherited eye disease in every dog breed
This week, we turn our focus to Dr Katherine Stanbury, who manages our inherited eye disease programme, CRIEDD (Consortium to Research Inherited Eye Disease in[…]
Spotlight on the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
The Canine Genetics Centre has worked closely with many breeds over the years, to investigate inherited disorders that represent a challenge to their health. In[…]
Tails of teamwork: Vizsla community rallies to support epilepsy research
The CGC’s idiopathic epilepsy research project has taken on a real Vizsla vibe this week, as dozens of Vizsla owners from around the world have[…]
Where are we now? – CGC updates via an online presentation
On November 14th 2024 Dr. Cathryn Mellersh, Head of the Canine Genetics Centre, gave an online presentation to our supporters and stakeholders. Cathryn started her[…]
Tuning in to canine conversations: CGC and Wisdom Panel hit the airwaves
On 1 November, Dr. Cathryn Mellersh, principal investigator at the Canine Genetics Centre, and Karen Wild, clinical animal behaviourist, dog trainer, and author, participated in[…]
Collaboration across the world to identify genetic cause for wobbly puppies
Our team at the Canine Genetics Centre are often contacted to collaborate with veterinary professionals and owners from around the world when it comes to[…]
First genetic investigation of a movement disorder in Norwich Terriers published
We have recently published our preliminary genetic investigation of paroxysmal dyskinesia (PxD), a movement disorder, that is prevalent in the numerically small Norwich Terrier breed[…]
Recent Publications
Desmet L, et al. The Animal Variant Classification Guidelines v2: An Update With New Criteria and Improved Clarifications. Anim Genet. 2026 Oct;57(5):e70197
Johnson-Pitt A, et al. Prevalence of pancreatitis in UK Miniature Schnauzers: insights from an owner survey-based study. Companion Anim Health Genet. 2026 Jul 9;13(1):6.
Casselman I et al. Reproducibility of the Evaluation of Genetic Variant Pathogenicity Based on the Animal Variant Classification Guidelines. Anim Genet. 2026 Jun;57(3)
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