DNA Test for Longhair Coat in Weimaraners
American Weimaraner breeders would be some what happy and delighted to know that a DNA test has been proven for the Longhair coat in Weimaraners.
American standard lists the longhair as a disqualifying fault so this DNA test will be a very welcome tool for breeders.
It is sad however that America is so far behind the times in acknowledging that the longhair coat is part of this beautiful breed and a valuable addition.
Below is am email from Bethany Manderson who was very kind to give her permission to post it to Verbiage Spillage.
I am pleased to announce that a DNA test for Longhair Coat has been proven for Weimaraners. Whether you are breeding toward, or away from, a longhair coat, this is a valuable tool for future breedings.
I put together a research group of dogs and worked with a company that had proven the test for a few other breeds. My gratitude goes out the the Canadian breeders that were both eager and willing to submit buccal swabs & pedigrees to me for the required research group of dogs in impressive turn-a-round time. The breed is in your debt. For the test group, I created a verticle-type pedigree document of these family related dogs included with the test group. The company was very impressed at our knowledge and confirmed through their testing, that we were 100% accurate in our prediction of every dog on the pedigree submitted for research testing.
These are exciting times we live in. A simple buccal (cheek) swab of a dog of any age can be submitted and test results can be both e-mailed immediately with the original, signed hard copy then sent back to you within 10 days. Tests can be done at home, no veterinarian required. The test kits are free from the company. You pay for the test and test result. Therefore, it would be prudent to order kits and organize a clinic at specialties as there is a reduced fee for 5 or more tests submitted together.
I explained to the company that in future, we will need to work out a method to expidite test results for this breed in the case of a mixed litter where we dock tails at age 2-3 days. They are happy to report that whelps can be swabbed at that age, and that mother's milk does not interfere with the test result. The possibility exists where a breeder can prepare (order test kits) and never again be faced with docking a longhair in error. The results can be submitted to the OFA for their website also.
Whether you breed for, or away from, the longhair coat, this is a very valuable test we now have available to us. As a new breeder, I am thrilled to have been a part of this breakthrough. I'm also thrilled to have the first set of test results for my dogs!
My website is being updated now and a page for DNA test results will appear shortly. Flint and Ellie's results will be added to my site.
The following kennels participated in the research group and I am grateful for their co-operation:
To contact the company for free test kits their website is below. I spoke with their research department today. They had completed the research test group yesterday, the test was proven and they e-mailed my test results this morning. They are in the process of adding the Weimaraner to their list of dogs eligible for coat length testing to their website, but you can certainly call their 1-800 number or e-mail them to request the free test kit now.
Yours in Weims,
Bethany Manderson
Forester Reg'd (Weimaraners)"
www.foresterweimaraners.com
Company: Veterinary Diagnostics Center, Ohio, USA
website: www.vetdnacenter.com
Toll free: 1-800-625-0874"
I put together a research group of dogs and worked with a company that had proven the test for a few other breeds. My gratitude goes out the the Canadian breeders that were both eager and willing to submit buccal swabs & pedigrees to me for the required research group of dogs in impressive turn-a-round time. The breed is in your debt. For the test group, I created a verticle-type pedigree document of these family related dogs included with the test group. The company was very impressed at our knowledge and confirmed through their testing, that we were 100% accurate in our prediction of every dog on the pedigree submitted for research testing.
These are exciting times we live in. A simple buccal (cheek) swab of a dog of any age can be submitted and test results can be both e-mailed immediately with the original, signed hard copy then sent back to you within 10 days. Tests can be done at home, no veterinarian required. The test kits are free from the company. You pay for the test and test result. Therefore, it would be prudent to order kits and organize a clinic at specialties as there is a reduced fee for 5 or more tests submitted together.
I explained to the company that in future, we will need to work out a method to expidite test results for this breed in the case of a mixed litter where we dock tails at age 2-3 days. They are happy to report that whelps can be swabbed at that age, and that mother's milk does not interfere with the test result. The possibility exists where a breeder can prepare (order test kits) and never again be faced with docking a longhair in error. The results can be submitted to the OFA for their website also.
Whether you breed for, or away from, the longhair coat, this is a very valuable test we now have available to us. As a new breeder, I am thrilled to have been a part of this breakthrough. I'm also thrilled to have the first set of test results for my dogs!
My website is being updated now and a page for DNA test results will appear shortly. Flint and Ellie's results will be added to my site.
The following kennels participated in the research group and I am grateful for their co-operation:
- Kennebank Perm. Reg'd - Nova Scotia, Canada - provided longhair sample
- Greydove Reg'd, Nova Scotia, Canada - provided possible longhair carrier samples
- Zweilicht Reg'd, Nova Scotia, Canada - provided known longhair carrier sample and longhair samples
- Forester's Reg'd, Ontario, Canada - provided possible longhair carrier sample and shortcoat sample
- Winoka Reg'd, Ontario, Canada - co-owner of the shortcoat
To contact the company for free test kits their website is below. I spoke with their research department today. They had completed the research test group yesterday, the test was proven and they e-mailed my test results this morning. They are in the process of adding the Weimaraner to their list of dogs eligible for coat length testing to their website, but you can certainly call their 1-800 number or e-mail them to request the free test kit now.
Yours in Weims,
Bethany Manderson
Forester Reg'd (Weimaraners)
www.foresterweimara
Company: Veterinary Diagnostics Center, Ohio, USA
website: www.vetdnacenter.
Toll free: 1-800-625-0874"
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