Ginger inherited both copies of the variant we tested
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Health Summary
Ginger is at increased risk for two genetic health conditions.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy, crd4/cord1
How to interpret this result
Ginger has two copies of a mutated allele at the RPGRIP1 gene and is at high risk for developing Cone Rod Dystrophy PRA. Please consult with your veterinarian to develop a diagnostic and monitoring plan for Ginger.
What is Progressive Retinal Atrophy, crd4/cord1?
PRA-CRD4/cord1 is a retinal disease that causes progressive, non-painful vision loss over a 1-2 year period. The retina contains cells, called photoreceptors, that collect information about light and send signals to the brain. There are two types of photoreceptors: rods, for night vision and movement, and cones, for day vision and color. This type of PRA leads to early loss of cone cells, causing day blindness before night blindness.
Intervertebral Disc Disease (Type I)
Ginger inherited both copies of the variant we tested
How to interpret this result
Ginger has two copies of an FGF4 retrogene on chromosome 12. In some breeds such as Beagles, Cocker Spaniels, and Dachshunds (among others) this variant is found in nearly all dogs. While those breeds are known to have an elevated risk of IVDD, many dogs in those breeds never develop IVDD. For mixed breed dogs and purebreds of other breeds where this variant is not as common, risk for Type I IVDD is greater for individuals with this variant than for similar dogs.
What is Intervertebral Disc Disease (Type I)?
Type I Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a back/spine issue that refers to a health condition affecting the discs that act as cushions between vertebrae. With Type I IVDD, affected dogs can have a disc event where it ruptures or herniates towards the spinal cord. This pressure on the spinal cord causes neurologic signs which can range from a wobbly gait to impairment of movement. Chondrodystrophy (CDDY) refers to the relative proportion between a dog’s legs and body, wherein the legs are shorter and the body longer. There are multiple different variants that can cause a markedly chondrodystrophic appearance as observed in Dachshunds and Corgis. However, this particular variant is the only one known to also increase the risk for IVDD.
Breed-Relevant Genetic Conditions
Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A, MPS IIIA (SGSH Exon 6, Dachshund Variant)
Identified in Dachshunds
Variant not detected
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 1, NCL 1 (PPT1 Exon 8, Dachshund Variant 1)
Identified in Dachshunds
Variant not detected
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 2, NCL 2 (TPP1 Exon 4, Dachshund Variant 2)
Identified in Dachshunds
Variant not detected
Narcolepsy (HCRTR2 Exon 1, Dachshund Variant)
Identified in Dachshunds
Variant not detected
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (SERPINH1, Dachshund Variant)
Identified in Dachshunds
Variant not detected
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What is a linkage test?
DNA sequences that are close together on a chromosome tend to be inherited together. Because of this, we can use genetic variation surrounding a specific variant (i.e. "linked" to it) to infer the presence or absence of a variant that is associated with a health condition or trait.
Linkage tests are not as predictive of your dog’s true genotype as direct assays, which we use on most other genetic conditions we test for.
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