This listing covers four different tests , however, we will perform one test only depending on the breed.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Early Onset Adult Deafness (EOAD)
EOAD is an inherited disease affecting the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed, it is characterised by progressive loss of hearing which starts around 4 months of age and it is usually present around the age of 1-2 years.
Rottweiler
Early-onset Canine Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss
Sensorineural hearing loss has been observed in Rottweilers. The disease is clinically and genetically similar to human LOXHD1-related hearing disorder, a DNA test is now available to help breeders in controlling this type of hearing disorder in the population.
Bauceron
Nons-Syndromic deafness
Another non-syndromic deafness affecting the Beauceron dog breed. The disease is characterised by a bilateral hearing loss in puppies and it is not linked to coat colour.
Please note that the test performed will be different depending on the breed:
if the breed is:
- in Doberman : we will perform DINGS1 (mutation in the PTPRQ gene),
- in Rhodesian Ridgfebacks, we test for the EOAD variant
- In Beauceron, we test for Nons-Syndromic Deafness in Bauceron (CDH23), and
- in Rottweilers, we test for arly-onset Canine Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss in Rottweilers.
