The Canine Genetics Centre epilepsy project has entered it’s final stage and awaiting the return of data. The CGC have identified around 800 variants of interest and are analysing these in 1000 dogs… that is a whole lot of data!!! … Continue reading →
Giant Schnauzer Health Fund Becomes ‘Friend of the CGC’ in Memory of Beryl Cocks – Leebay The life of Beryl Cocks (Leebay Giant Schnauzers) was celebrated on 20th June 2025, with donations in Beryl’s memory being passed to the Giant … Continue reading →
*Kennel Club Approve HUU DNA Test* The Kennel Club has officially approved the DNA testing scheme for hyperuricosuria (HUU) in the Giant Schnauzer, and have added the test to the Breed Health Standard ‘Best Practice’. If you’ve already had your Giant … Continue reading →
The Kennel Club Health Standard The Kennel Club Health Standard Advisory Panel meeting 21st May 2025 reviewed mutation frequency data for DNA tests, and added HUU DNA testing to the Best Practice category, and recategorised prcd-PRA to Good Practice (Minimum). … Continue reading →
MORE SAMPLES STILL NEEDED Latest epilepsy research update from the Canine Genetics Centre The CGC will be finalising sample collections in summer for the next phase of the project. Please swab your dog and send it back as soon as … Continue reading →
Giant Schnauzer Health Fund AGM Sunday 16th March 2025 Only paid up members may attend Membership: Join or Renew Any proposals by members for inclusion on the agenda (proposed and seconded by paid up members) must be received by the Secretary … Continue reading →
MORE SAMPLES STILL NEEDED Latest epilepsy research update from the Canine Genetics Centre The CGC will be finalising sample collections in summer for the next phase of the project. Please swab your dog and send it back as soon as … Continue reading →
Kennel Club Launches New Health Standard What is the KC Health Standard? The Kennel Club’s Health Standard consolidates all relevant health tests in one place, providing clear guidance to ALL breeders which tests to undertake before breeding. It also helps … Continue reading →
Giant Schnauzer Epilepsy Research Update Sample update – The Canine Genetics Centre have received DNA samples from 20 affected Giant Schnauzers and 27 unaffected controls at present. This doesn’t include swab kits sent out that have cmarkethouse.com beautyofmarilyn.com fintechidea.com jasonleigh.org goldengooseitalyshop.com not yet been … Continue reading →
