Red

Red is clear of genetic conditions risk for breeding. However, there is two results that are relevant to know of which one is relevant when choosing a female to breed with.

 

ALT Activity

Red inherited one copy of the variant tested. This is not a condition or a genetic issue. He has one copy of a variant associated with reduced ALT activity as measured on veterinary blood chemistry panels. ALT is often used as an indicator of liver health and Red is likely to have a lower than average resting (good) ALT activity. As such, an increase in Red’s ALT activity could be evidence of liver damage, even if it is within normal limits by standard ALT reference ranges. Therefore, it is important to inform Red's veterinary about this result when blood tests are performed to ensure that if an increase in ATL that is within reference ranges does not go unnoticed. Red could pass this variant to approximately 50% of his offsprings (puppies).

 

Lower-than-average baseline ALT activity is typically not a reason to remove a dog from a breeding program. 

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Ichthyosis, ICH1

Red inherited one copy of the variant tested. Red is not at risk for Ichthyosis, ICH1. This variant should not impact Red’s health. This variant is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, meaning that a dog needs two copies of the variant to show signs of this condition. Red is unlikely to develop this condition due to this variant because he only has one copy of the variant. He will pass his copy of this variant to more or less 50% of the puppies of a litter. Responsible breeding requires us not to breed Red with a female (dam) that carries a copy of this variant. None of our mothers carry a copy of this variant.