Following a review of services, the RKC have made the decision to close their DNA Testing Service. The RKC state “The decision reflects significant and fast-paced changes in the DNA testing marketplace, with a wider range of tests and services … Continue reading →
Giant Schnauzer Population Analysis “To safeguard and manage genetic diversity of each breed, breeders need to make informed decisions based on the specific characteristics of their breed. Since the previous population analysis in 2015, we have expanded our understanding of … Continue reading →
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 →
On 19th November the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) launched the Innate Health Assessment (IHA). It is an assessment of conformation that includes ten visible criteria, with dogs that score at least 8/10 awarded a pass. The assessment … Continue reading →
The Kennel Club is now able to record official international health scheme screening results in their database. These results will appear on Health Test Result Finder as “Test result with owner” and will be eligible for Find a Puppy Health … 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 →
