A disease belongs to the group of a progressive retinal atrophy and it occurs at Cardigan Welsh Corgis. A progressive degeneration of the photoreceptor cells (rods and plugs) in the eye characterizes the disease, resulting in the blindness of young dogs already.

Inheritance: autosomal recessive - read more

Mutation:  PDE6A  gene

Genetic test: The method used for testing is extremely accurate and allows complete differentiation between affected animals, carriers and healthy dogs. Testing can be done at any age.

Disease control: read more

Sample: EDTA whole blood (1.0 ml) or buccal swabs. Detailed information about sampling can be found here.