DNA testing completed by Animal Planet ( licence in Australia by Optigen)
Breeding Strategies for prcd-PRA Test:The below table highlights all the desirable breedings that include at least one Normal/Clear parent. All other breedings are at risk of producing Affected pups with an extremely high probability of developing prcd during their lifetime. However, all dogs can be bred safely. It isn't necessary - or even desirable - to remove dogs from the breeding population. But when choosing pups to retain as potential breeding stock, it is important to select for Normal/Clear dogs and select against Affected dogs.
Source :https://www.optigen.com/opt9_test_prcdprabs.html
Source :https://www.optigen.com/opt9_test_prcdprabs.html
In the case of PRA, also keep in mind that not all retinal disease is PRA and not all PRA is the form currently detectable in your breed. Accurate diagnosis is essential. A dog can test as normal or carrier, yet be affected by a different type of PRA. Although more than one type of retinal degeneration probably occurs in every breed, by far the most common type of PRA for your breed is the type currently being tested by OptiGen.
Source :https://www.optigen.com/opt9_test_prcdprabs.html
Source :https://www.optigen.com/opt9_test_prcdprabs.html
The following extract is taken from the Breeder.Wisdom website that took over OptiGen:
https://breeder.wisdompanel.com/help
Does a "Carrier" or "At Risk" result mean that I can never breed my dog?
NO! DNA test results are meant to be used in a responsible breeding program. This does not mean that carrier or affected dogs should never be bred. It does mean that carrier and affected dogs with other desirable traits can be bred, but only to a certified, genetically “Normal/Clear" dog in order to prevent the genetic disease..
https://breeder.wisdompanel.com/help
Does a "Carrier" or "At Risk" result mean that I can never breed my dog?
NO! DNA test results are meant to be used in a responsible breeding program. This does not mean that carrier or affected dogs should never be bred. It does mean that carrier and affected dogs with other desirable traits can be bred, but only to a certified, genetically “Normal/Clear" dog in order to prevent the genetic disease..