Ruby inherited one copy of the variant we tested
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Lehi, Utah, USA
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- On 8/25/2022 changed handle from "gingy8" to "ruby0618"
- On 8/25/2022 changed name from "Gingy" to "Ruby"
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Health Summary
Ruby is at increased risk for one genetic health condition.
Intervertebral Disc Disease (Type I)
How to interpret this result
Ruby has one copy of an FGF4 retrogene on chromosome 12. In some breeds such as Beagles, Cocker Spaniels, and Dachshunds (among others) this variant is found in nearly all dogs. While those breeds are known to have an elevated risk of IVDD, many dogs in those breeds never develop IVDD. For mixed breed dogs and purebreds of other breeds where this variant is not as common, risk for Type I IVDD is greater for individuals with this variant than for similar dogs.
What is Intervertebral Disc Disease (Type I)?
Type I Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a back/spine issue that refers to a health condition affecting the discs that act as cushions between vertebrae. With Type I IVDD, affected dogs can have a disc event where it ruptures or herniates towards the spinal cord. This pressure on the spinal cord causes neurologic signs which can range from a wobbly gait to impairment of movement. Chondrodystrophy (CDDY) refers to the relative proportion between a dog’s legs and body, wherein the legs are shorter and the body longer. There are multiple different variants that can cause a markedly chondrodystrophic appearance as observed in Dachshunds and Corgis. However, this particular variant is the only one known to also increase the risk for IVDD.
Breed-Relevant Genetic Conditions
Von Willebrand Disease Type I, Type I vWD (VWF)
Identified in Standard Poodles and Small Poodles
Variant not detected
Canine Elliptocytosis (SPTB Exon 30)
Identified in Labrador Retrievers
Variant not detected
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKLR Exon 7, Labrador Retriever Variant)
Identified in Labrador Retrievers
Variant not detected
Progressive Retinal Atrophy, prcd (PRCD Exon 1)
Identified in Labrador Retrievers, Standard Poodles, and more
Variant not detected
Golden Retriever Progressive Retinal Atrophy 2, GR-PRA2 (TTC8)
Identified in Labrador Retrievers
Variant not detected
Progressive Retinal Atrophy, crd4/cord1 (RPGRIP1)
Identified in Labrador Retrievers
Variant not detected
Day Blindness (CNGA3 Exon 7, Labrador Retriever Variant)
Identified in Labrador Retrievers
Variant not detected
Macular Corneal Dystrophy, MCD (CHST6)
Identified in Labrador Retrievers
Variant not detected
Urate Kidney & Bladder Stones (SLC2A9)
Identified in Labrador Retrievers
Variant not detected
GM2 Gangliosidosis (HEXB, Poodle Variant)
Identified in Standard Poodles and Small Poodles
Variant not detected
Alexander Disease (GFAP)
Identified in Labrador Retrievers
Variant not detected
Degenerative Myelopathy, DM (SOD1A)
Identified in Labrador Retrievers and Standard Poodles
Variant not detected
Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures, NEWS (ATF2)
Identified in Standard Poodles and Small Poodles
Variant not detected
Narcolepsy (HCRTR2 Intron 6, Labrador Retriever Variant)
Identified in Labrador Retrievers
Variant not detected
Ullrich-like Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (COL6A3 Exon 10, Labrador Retriever Variant)
Identified in Labrador Retrievers
Variant not detected
Centronuclear Myopathy, CNM (PTPLA)
Identified in Labrador Retrievers
Variant not detected
Exercise-Induced Collapse, EIC (DNM1)
Identified in Labrador Retrievers
Variant not detected
X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy (MTM1, Labrador Retriever Variant)
Identified in Labrador Retrievers
Variant not detected
Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, CMS (COLQ, Labrador Retriever Variant)
Identified in Labrador Retrievers
Variant not detected
Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis, HNPK (SUV39H2)
Identified in Labrador Retrievers
Variant not detected
Osteochondrodysplasia (SLC13A1, Poodle Variant)
Identified in Standard Poodles and Small Poodles
Variant not detected
Skeletal Dysplasia 2, SD2 (COL11A2, Labrador Retriever Variant)
Identified in Labrador Retrievers
Variant not detected
Stargardt Disease (ABCA4 Exon 28, Labrador Retriever Variant)
Identified in Labrador Retrievers
Variant not detected
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What is a linkage test?
DNA sequences that are close together on a chromosome tend to be inherited together. Because of this, we can use genetic variation surrounding a specific variant (i.e. "linked" to it) to infer the presence or absence of a variant that is associated with a health condition or trait.
Linkage tests are not as predictive of your dog’s true genotype as direct assays, which we use on most other genetic conditions we test for.
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