Breed Clubs and General Information
- The Cardigan Archives Pedigree database
- AKC Canine Health Foundation
- The Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
- Institute For Genetic Disease Control (GDC, founded by George Padgett DVM)
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
- The Kennel Club (UK) Health Test Finder
- CorgiAid, Inc.
- The Daily Corgi
- Cardigan Welsh Corgi National Rescue Trust
- Cardigan Welsh Corgi Association (UK)
- Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club Of America
- Canadian Cardigan Corgi Club
- Scout’s House
- Underwater Treadmill Benefits in Pet Rehabilitation
Articles on Genetics and Breeding Strategies
- Control of Genetic Disease: A Summary of Dr. Padgett’s seminars.
- Genetics and Breeding Strategies: Essays for the Dog Breeder By Dr. Susan Thorpe-Vargas
- Collecting and Utilizing Phenotypic Data to Minimize Disease: A Breeder’s Practical Guide By Rhonda Hovan
- Optigen’s Breeding Strategies for prcd-PRA Test
- The Mystery of the “Bad Bite”, Elementary, My Dear Watson, by Diane Klumb
- Man’s Best Friend Becomes Biology’s Best in Show: Genome Analyses in the Domestic Dog
- DNA testing and domestic dogs
- The Biology Project Website: Mendelian Genetics Tutorial
Health Tests Available to Cardigans
The OFA offers screening tests and open registry for the following:
The OFA collaborates with CERF and BAER to provide test results in their database.
- CERF and the OFA
- BAER Hearing Test
- rcd3 PRA test results can be submitted to the OFA registry by providing a copy of the lab results along with the DNA Application form
- The OFA now has an all breed Dentition database.
- OFA Spinal screening is available, but results are currently not listed in the open database.
NOTE: The application lists this test as only for Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Boston Terriers, but Cardigans can be submitted with a note to identify their breed.
PennHip
PennHip offers an alternative to OFA hip screening by evaluating joint laxity. Unfortunately this is a closed registry and only offers information to registered members. However, the OFA now allows owners to post PennHip scores in the OFA database. Contact the OFA for submission information.
DNA Banking
DNA Banking through OFA is a very affordable way help research in the future.
CHIC DNA Repository
The NHGRI (National Humen Genetic Research Institute) Dog Genome Project is collecting samples to help identify markers for many genetic diseases in dogs, including Addison’s.
Blood samples are needed and they will supply the necessary collection materials.
Contact information:
Erica Chapman, CBG/NHGRI/NIH
50 South Drive, Bldg 50, Room 5347
Bethesda, MD 20892-8000
dog_genome@mail.nih.gov
301-451-9390
Additional Tests Available to Cardigans
- DDC list of tests including, DM, Coat Color and Long Coat (fluff).
The DDC also offers a DM test which may now be submitted to the OFA registry..
Contact the OFA for submission information. - VetNostic tests including Coat Length, Coat Color, DM and PRA testing
The OFA is now accepting DM results from VetNostic for submission to their database. - Paw Print Genetics tests for DM and PRA
The OFA is now accepting results from Paw Print Genetics for submission to their database. - Animal Genetics (see link in the list below) currently offers several tests, but only provides a DM test for Cardigans. The OFA may not currently be accepting results from Animal Genetics.
DNA AND HEALTH TESTING LINKS
In the US/Canada/International
- The Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA)
- VetGen
- Canine Genetic Diseases Network
- DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC)
- Animal Genetics, Inc.
- OptiGen (rcd3 PRA test only)
- HealthGene (Canada)
- PennHip
- Paw Print Genetics
- GenSol Diagnostics
- Embark
- Vetnostic
Europe/UK
Australia/NZ