Bass Dachshunds
Breed: Dachshund | Member Since 12/29/2006
PRA tested- All Longhaired and Wirehaired Dachshunds used in our breeding program are tested and found to be either normal or carrier, or clear by default. No affected dogs are ever used for breeding by us.
Brief explanation of results;
NORMAL dogs will not develop this form of PRA, and can safely be bred to a dog with any test result.
CARRIERS are highly unlikely to develop this form of PRA . They should be used carefully in breeding programs, to keep their good qualities while reducing risk of PRA in future generations.
AFFECTED dogs are at risk for developing PRA at some point in their lifetime. At this time we do not have a way to predict when clinical symptoms may appear, or how severe the visual impairment may be. Additional research is underway to help determine these details.
A more in-depth discussion of results and breeding considerations can be found in the PRA section of our website, www.CanineGeneticDiseases.net.