New DNA tests launched for Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in two breeds
We are very excited to announce that earlier this week we launched not one, but TWO new tests for progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) in two[…]
Variant strongly associated with primary hyperparathyroidism in the Keeshond breed has been published
In March of 2025 Canine Genetic Testing launched a DNA test for a variant associated with Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Keeshonds. And now our peer-reviewed paper,[…]
CAGT offers full KC Good/Best practice bundles to 14 different breeds
Everyone wants the puppy that they buy to live a long and healthy life. And scrupulous, health-conscious dog breeders feel the same way; the last[…]
A novel disease in the Segugio Italiano dog breed – our search for the causal variant
Our research project dedicated to inherited eye disease (IED) in dogs, CRIEDD, often sees us work in close collaboration with veterinary ophthalmologists. When they see[…]
The TTPA variant causing retinopathy with vitamin E deficiency (RVED) is found in two more breeds of dog
In January of this year we published our research into an inherited eye disease called retinopathy with vitamin E deficiency (RVED) in English Cocker Spaniels.[…]
Spotlight on the Gordon Setter
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[…]
Spotlight on the Keeshond
At the beginning of March 2025 the Canine Genetics Centre launched a genetic test for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in Keeshonds. The research underpinning the new[…]
Paper detailing Retinopathy with vitamin E deficiency (RVED) in English Cocker Spaniels has been published
In collaboration with James Oliver, head of ophthalmology at Dick White Referrals, we have been researching retinopathy with vitamin E deficiency (RVED) in the English[…]
Spotlight on the Italian Spinone
This is the second in our series of ‘Spotlight’ articles where we focus on a breed that the Canine Genetics Centre (CGC) has worked closely[…]
Crufts 2025: The world’s greatest dog show
Members of the Canine Genetics Centre team have attended Crufts, the World’s greatest dog show, for as long as any of us can remember. Crufts[…]
Recent Publications
Wade CM et al. Autosomal dominant primary hyperparathyroidism in the Keeshond dog breed is strongly associated with a missense variant in sirtuin-6. Anim Genet. 2025 Dec;56(6)
Ricketts SL et al. Common variants in the CPT1A gene are associated with cataracts in Northern breeds of domestic dog. PLoS One. 2025 Apr 4
Jenkins CA et al. Genome-wide association study of idiopathic epilepsy in the Italian Spinone dog breed. PLoS One. 2025 Mar 5
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