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If so, we need your help with research into a possible new genetic cause of copper storage disease in the breed. And at the same[…]

The sun is shining, the birds are singing and it feels as if Spring is truly on the way. And we are launching our Spring[…]

A week ago the Royal Kennel Club (RKC) published their report ‘A New Future for Dog Breeding‘ that details the ways in which the RKC[…]

Scientific research is all about discovering new things and then sharing those ideas with others! The field of companion animal genetic health research is small[…]

The Canine Genetics Centre set up their Friends scheme in 2024, to give our supporters a way to make regular donations throughout the year. This[…]

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[…]

Our currently funded CGC Idiopathic Epilepsy (IE) project has now entered its final stage as we move towards the end of this year.  As always,[…]

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,[…]

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[…]

Canine inherited eye diseases (IEDs) affect over 160 breeds of dog and are caused by variants located in over 60 different genes. Almost half of[…]