DNA Profiling:
We breed for health and temperament. Our Jack Russell Terriers have completed the following screenings and clearances: Thyroid panels, Heart, Luxating Patellas, Blood Chemistry & Complete Panels run, B.A.E.R. (hearing test). Temperament tested and Comprehensive Personality Profiles done. They have completed DNA screenings for 32 known disease markers recently discovered/mapped.
As you can see, our terriers are screened for dozens of inherent, genetic disease markers. These tests are able to tell us if our dogs have a condition, or may be a carrier of a condition. Again, as other DNA based disease testing becomes available, we will be taking full advantage of it and noting so here.
OUR CONNEMARA TERRIERS ARE SCREENED FOR:
Patellar Luxation
Canine Hyperuricosuria
Eight (8) different Neurodegenerative disorders
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hypothyroidism with Goiter
Cystinuria
Globoid Cell Leucodystrophy
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis
Phosphofructosokinase Deficiency
Von Willebrand Disease
Congenital Stationary Night Blindness
Narcolepsy
Cone degeneration
Canine Leucocyte Adhesion Deficiency
Hemophilia B
Muscular Dystrophy
Myotonia Congenita
GMI Gangliosidosis
Retinal Dystrophy (prad)
SCID (DNA-PKc & DNA PKc2)
Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VII
Thrombasthenic Thrombopathia
Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration
D Locus-Dilution (Diluted coat color gene)
Canine Profiling (Genotyping) is used to establish a secure, permanent ID of each individual dog. All of our Connemara foundation terriers have had their DNA profiled and recorded. DNA profiles can be used to positively identify and link a pup or dog to their heritage - All our Connemara pups can be linked to the Connemara line.