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Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) DNA Health Panel

Turnaround: approx. 2 weeks

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Original price £149.00
Original price £149.00 - Original price £149.00
Original price £149.00
Current price £111.75
£111.75 - £111.75
Current price £111.75

Tests included in the panel:

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) DNA TestDMSOD1

    Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a progressive disease of the spinal cord that usually appears in older dogs. It gradually weakens the hind limbs, leading to loss of coordination and eventually difficulty walking. It is not painful, but it is progressive. Knowing a dog's status supports breeding decisions and early awareness.
    An autosomal recessive condition with variable expression between breeds caused by a mutation in the SOD1 gene.

    Inheritance: autosomal recessive

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  • Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC) DNA TestEICDNM1

    Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) is a neuromuscular disorder. After strenuous activity affected dogs will display hindlimb weakness and incoordination with usually a return to normal after around 30 minutes.

    An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the DNM1 gene.

    Inheritance: autosomal recessive

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  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-PRCD) DNA TestPRA-PRCDPRCD

    Progressive Retinal Atrophy, progressive rod-cone degeneration type (PRA-PRCD), is an inherited eye condition in which the light-sensing cells of the retina gradually break down. It leads to night blindness first, then progressive loss of vision, often ending in blindness. Onset and speed vary. Testing supports breeding choices and early awareness.

    Inheritance: autosomal recessive

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  • Von Willebrand Disease Type 1 (VWD1) DNA TestVWD1VWF

    Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) is a bleeding disorder which affects blood clotting. Affected dogs may have nosebleeds and bruise easily, as well as bleed heavily after injury or surgery. Most dogs will have a normal life expectancy but this condition should be noted to veterinarians in the case of surgery.
    An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the VWF gene.

    Please note: This test is for Von Willebrand Disease Type 1 only. Please check which type of VWD affects your breed before ordering this as a single test. If this test is included in a breed health package, it is relevant to that breed.

    Inheritance: autosomal recessive

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The Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) DNA Health Panel screens for inherited disorders relevant to the breed, combining them into a single test at one price. One cheek swab covers all tests.

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approx. 2 weeks Typical turnaround
4 Conditions screened
Simple cheek swab At-home sampling
UK laboratory Tested in-house
Degenerative MyelopathyDM

Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a progressive disease of the spinal cord that usually appears in older dogs. It gradually weakens the hind limbs, leading to loss of coordination and eventually difficulty walking. It is not painful, but it is progressive. Knowing a dog's status supports breeding decisions and early awareness.
An autosomal recessive condition with variable expression between breeds caused by a mutation in the SOD1 gene.

Signs to look for

Usually from around 8 years old: wobbliness or dragging of the hind paws, loss of coordination in the back legs, worn nails, and gradually progressing hind-limb weakness.

How it's inherited

Recessive with incomplete penetrance — a dog needs two copies to be at risk, but not every at-risk dog develops signs.

What your result means

Clear (N/N): no copies of the variant; not expected to develop this inherited form.

Carrier (N/DM): one copy. Very unlikely to develop DM, but can pass the variant on.

At risk (DM/DM): two copies. At risk of developing DM, though not all at-risk dogs do.

Exercise-Induced CollapseEIC

Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) is a neuromuscular disorder. After strenuous activity affected dogs will display hindlimb weakness and incoordination with usually a return to normal after around 30 minutes.

An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the DNM1 gene.

How it's inherited

Recessive

What your result means

Clear (N/N): no copies; not expected to develop EIC, nor pass it on.

Carrier (N/EIC): one copy. Healthy, but can pass it on. Breeding two carriers risks affected puppies.

Affected (EIC/EIC): two copies; expected to develop EIC. Discuss with your vet.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy -PRCDPRA-PRCD

Progressive Retinal Atrophy, progressive rod-cone degeneration type (PRA-PRCD), is an inherited eye condition in which the light-sensing cells of the retina gradually break down. It leads to night blindness first, then progressive loss of vision, often ending in blindness. Onset and speed vary. Testing supports breeding choices and early awareness.

Signs to look for

Early night blindness or reluctance in the dark, bumping into things in low light, dilated pupils or a reflective 'shine' to the eyes, progressing to daytime vision loss.

How it's inherited

Recessive — a dog needs two copies of the variant to be affected.

What your result means

Clear (N/N): no copies; not expected to develop PRA-PRCD, nor pass it on.

Carrier (N/PRA): one copy. Healthy, but can pass it on. Breeding two carriers risks affected puppies.

Affected (PRA/PRA): two copies; expected to develop PRA-PRCD. Discuss with your vet.

Von Willebrand Disease Type 1VWD1

Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) is a bleeding disorder which affects blood clotting. Affected dogs may have nosebleeds and bruise easily, as well as bleed heavily after injury or surgery. Most dogs will have a normal life expectancy but this condition should be noted to veterinarians in the case of surgery.
An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the VWF gene.

Please note: This test is for Von Willebrand Disease Type 1 only. Please check which type of VWD affects your breed before ordering this as a single test. If this test is included in a breed health package, it is relevant to that breed.

How it's inherited

Recessive

What your result means

Clear (N/N): no copies; not expected to develop vWD, nor pass it on.

Carrier (N/vWD): one copy. May develop the disease.

Affected (vWD/vWD): two copies; expected to develop vWD. Discuss with your vet.