Banking DNA from popular sires as an investment in the future health of a breed
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[…]
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[…]
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 Canine Genetics Centre team never gives up – an update on our Wobbly Welshies research
In November of 2024 we shared details of research that the Canine Genetics Centre had started, in collaboration with dog breeders and clinicians in Australia,[…]
When your life passions and job align – meet our resident “crazy dog lady!
This week we turn our attention to another of our valuable team members, our Bioinformatician and “crazy dog lady”, Ellen Schofield. Ellen joined our group[…]
Analysis showing an association between CPT1A and cataracts in Northern breeds published
The Canine Genetics Centre has a successful track record investigating the genetic basis of inherited eye diseases in dogs. However, some eye diseases have been[…]
High five to our five epilepsy breeds – but we’re not done yet!
The CGC Idiopathic Epilepsy (IE) project is progressing well. We are still collecting samples from affected dogs of any age and unaffected dogs aged 8[…]
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[…]
BIG data gives us BIG results but also BIG headaches!
A couple of weeks ago Bryan gave you an overview on our sample database, but how do we get from those samples to creating a[…]
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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