Not sure if this should go here or under genetics and breeding but here goes
I've asked my vet about optigen testing and they have said that they have contacted all the labs they use and they do not do it - it is only offered by labs in the states and costs about £250.00. Can anyone shed any light on this for me?
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Hi Terri
From what I know about it, from talking with my breeder about it a month or so ago, yes the blood tests have to be sent to the states, she didn't know of anywhere that did it here and that is the price I was told as well.
It's not that I was getting them done, its because the breeder had had a few of her dogs done.
What does the usual eye screening test for.......... is it the same thing, but the optigen can see further into the future???? I know the screening has to be done evry few years and the runs out, does optigen give you the answer straight away. So if you have that you don't need to screen every few years????
Lisa x
Lisa x
I am considering breeding from Holly and thought the first step would be to get the necessary health checks carried out. Can I ask the experts here what checks they would carry out as I have been told various things and if I do decide to breed from her I intend to do everything properly.
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Hi Terri
I suggest you read the cocker questions section on the forum. There is a section titled Should I breed from my pet bitch. That gives lots of information including relevent health tests.
Your first port of call should be Holly's breeder. If they are experienced breeders and they show they should be able to confirm that Holly conforms to the breed standard and they should be able to advise you as to a suitable stud dog. Do you show Holly?
You can find information on the optigen test at www.optigen.com. They are the only clinic that offers this test. The cost of the test has come down significantly sinse i first started optigen testing. I have just had another 2 dogs tested and the cost was £84.00 per dog ( this included a 25% discount )
Can i ask why you want to breed from Holly? If it is to keep a puppy it may be easier to go and buy another pup. Breeding a litter of puppies can be very rewarding but be warned it is not easy! Most bitches have no problems at all but some do.... including needing a c-section, some do not produce milk and the puppies need to be hand reared, and some are just bad mothers. Raising a litter is hard work, messy and expensive. Not trying to put you off, any person i know that has ever bred a litter will have had a disaster of some sort along the way so be prepared.
Tracey :)
You can find information on the optigen test at www.optigen.com. They are the only clinic that offers this test. The cost of the test has come down significantly sinse i first started optigen testing. I have just had another 2 dogs tested and the cost was £84.00 per dog ( this included a 25% discount )
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who do you use tracey we have just paid £150 to have ebony tested
Perhaps we will see you tomorrow?
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cheers tracey where are you tomorrow are first show is at coventry new years day hope santa brought you what you wanted he brought barb a new set of clippers were all bald now ugh luv to mum :P