Genetic Health Testing

At Aamberdell, the health and wellbeing of our dogs is paramount. All breeding dogs undergo extensive DNA screening through accredited laboratories for a wide range of inherited conditions. This allows us to make informed breeding decisions and helps ensure the healthiest possible start for every puppy we raise.

DNA testing is only one part of our health program, which also includes careful pedigree research, temperament assessment, and ongoing veterinary care.

• Achromatopsia (Labrador Type)
• Cone-Rod Dystrophy I – PRA (crd-4/cord I)
• Generalised PRA 1 (Golden Retriever Type)
• Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd) – PRA
• Retinal Dysplasia / Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1
• Stargardt Disease (Retinal Degeneration)

• Centronuclear Myopathy (Labrador Retriever Type)
• Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (Labrador Retriever Type)
• Degenerative Myelopathy
• Exercise Induced Collapse (Retriever Type)
• Gangliosidosis GM2 (Poodle Type)
• Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy / Krabbe’s Disease
• Malignant Hyperthermia
• Myotonia Congenita (Labrador Retriever Type)
• Myotubular Myopathy X-Linked (Labrador Retriever Type)
• Narcolepsy (Labrador)
• Neonatal Encephalopathy (Poodle Type)

• Chondrodystrophy with Intervertebral Disc Disease Risk Factor (CDDY with IVDD)
• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Labrador Retriever Type), Variant 2
• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Labrador Type)
• Osteochondrodysplasia (Miniature Poodle Type)
• Skeletal Dysplasia 2 (Mild Disproportionate Dwarfism)

• Congenital Methemoglobinemia (Poodle and Pomeranian Type)
• Copper Toxicosis (ATP7B & ATP7A) (Labrador Retriever Type)
• Dyserythropoietic Anemia and Polymyopathy (DAMS) (Labrador Retriever)
• Elliptocytosis B-spectrin (Labrador Retriever / Poodle Type)
• Hyperuricosuria
• Phosphofructokinase Deficiency (Spaniel Type)
• Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (Labrador Type)
• von Willebrand's Disease Type I

• Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis / Dry Nose (Labrador Retriever Type)
• Ivermectin Sensitivity MDR1 (Multi Drug Resistance)

• Autosomal Hereditary Recessive Nephropathy (Familial Nephropathy)

Hip and Elbow scores by PennHIP and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)

Despite careful planning and the highest standards of responsible breeding, nature can sometimes produce unexpected outcomes. While all Aamberdell breeding dogs undergo extensive DNA health testing and thoughtful pedigree assessment, no breeder can guarantee that a puppy will be completely free from all possible health conditions.

However, by thoroughly testing both the sire and dam and following best-practice breeding principles, we significantly reduce the likelihood of inherited conditions and aim to give every puppy the healthiest possible start in life.