i've looked in to the ins and outs of both the test and AI procedure, and it is something i am now set on doing- provided i find can find a suitable stud with an owner willing to AI to her without actually being able to touch her that is!
annoyingly, the PRA test is actually 50% more than paying for a champ stud Here, so i have a fair bit more saving to do- although i'm very confident she'll pass the test knowing her mothers background and meeting so many relatives- none of popps grandparents, parents, aunts/uncles or sibling have any problems as of yet, and the age range is from 2 years to 8 years- PRA would show by then wouldn't it?
in the extended family on her fathers side (well, in the same kennel- only assuming they're related) have shown mild symptoms... but fingers crossed they aren't too close! it does seem to be a fairly common problem in all toy breeds here...
i'm actually very excited about the possibility of having the first proven clear/ not affected litter in the country- a big step forward in health testing for toy breeds in general IMO!
naturally, my family think i'm nutts!!
if anyone would be able to offer any help/ advise please do pm me when you get a chance- you can't believe how grateful i'll be!!