Ridge predisposition
Ridge gene test, Ridgelessness, Dermoid Sinus predisposition
RIDGE
The ridge formation in Rhodesian and Thai Ridgeback is caused by mutation (duplication of stretch of DNA sequence including several genes). The mutation is called simply a ridge gene and shows dominant inheritance.
Lionhound PANEL
RIDGE, JME, DM, DLOK, BLOK, EOAD
LH-PANEL
Specific package of genetic tests for prevention of genetic health in Lionhound dogs...
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Myoclonic seizures
JME
The disease is characterized by myoclonic seizures, which cause rapid uncontrolled muscle jerks and twitches
Degenerative Myelopathy
DM
It is a neuromuscular disease causing a gradual muscle weakness on the hindlimb and back, which is manifested by poor coordination of movements, cramped and asymmetric walking, or incontinence.
Early Onset Adult Deafness
Hearing loss
EOAD
The genetic disease that is characterised by hearing loss early in life, in which affected individuals lose their sense of hearing within 1-2 years after birth...
B-locus
Liver nose, Brown
BLOK
The tested variant causes brown colouring of a nose ("livernose"), mucous membranes and claws. The inheritance is autosomal recessive (black allele and colour is dominant).
