Breed Issues
There are a number of breed issues with miniature dachshunds, both longhaired and smooth haired.
Both varieties carry the gene Cord1 for Post Retinal Atrophy ( blindness). Below is a guideline to what you can and cannot breed from. It is recommended that should the puppy you have purchased not have a relevant DNA certificate from the Animal Health Trust (which should be provided from the breeder) you should apply to this trust via www.AHT.co.uk for the relevant swaps by which you can do your own DNA testing. You then send the swabs direct to AHT who will in turn forward you the results from these tests. However, I must stress that unless the breeder can provide you with an up to date DNA certificate authenticated by the AHT then you would be advised not to purchase a puppy from this breeder. You can alternatively check out the Accredited Breeder List from the Kennel Club who will abide by the rules and provide DNA certificates of all puppies bred by them and of their parents.
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HAS PRA/AFFECTED |
CARRIER |
CLEAR |
OK TO BREED FROM |
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XX |
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NO NEVER 100% PRA |
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X |
X |
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NO NEVER 50% PRA 50% CARRIER |
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X |
|
X |
YES (ALL PUPS WOULD 100% CARRIERS) |
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XX |
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NO NEVER APPROX.50% WOULD BE PRA AFFECTED 50% CARRIER 25% CLEAR |
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|
X |
X |
YES (APPROX 50% PUPS WOULD BE CLEAR 50% CARRIER |
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XX |
YES ALL PUPS WOULD BE CLEAR |
Below is a more in depth explanation of Progressive Retinal Atrophy in dachshunds as provided by the AHT.