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Originally Posted by pstinard  Hi,
While doing research on available DNA tests for genetic diseases in Yorkies, I came across a peer-reviewed article from April 2013 that provides a link to an updated list of DNA tests available for genetic diseases in dogs and cats. Yorkies clock in with only three tests--two for eye problems (Primary Lens Luxation and Progressive Retinal Atrophy, prcd), and one for a metabolic disease (L2-Hydroxyglutaric Aciduria). Genetic testing for Yorkies is still in its infancy  . Links to the labs that do the testing are provided: Canine and Feline Hereditary Disease (DNA) Testing Laboratories |
Phil it is in its infancy in almost all breeds. Some huge across very many breeds are HD and ED.
Cancer.
Cataracts
Deafness - some tests are available genetically for some breeds.
Heart Disease of various types how about PDA which can affect almost any breed?
DLSS thought to be genetic in a few breeds no genetic marker yet.
Hyperuricosuria genetic test of of U of Davis. is that the same as the L2 genetic test?
You have stepped into a vast pool. We the dog fancy world and vets are literally in the infancy of having many true genetic tests.
I can not stress enough how important this is. In particular those genetic markers and tests that pre screen across very many breeds of dogs.
You are a Godsend to this board if you can bear with us breeders, who have so many questions.
I am looking at COI and how to interpolate sibling results into a breeding matrix selection program?
And as we all know we hardly ever get sibling results.