Miniature Long haired Dachshund PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy)

Dachshund PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy)

Miniature Dachshunds regrettably are VERY prone to PRA (CLICK HERE for information) so sensible owners always get their dogs tested if EVER planning to breed from them. Affected dogs will almost certainly lose their sight to greater or lesser degrees. If the dog has PRA then they should NEVER EVER be bred from. Unfortunately many people are unaware of this serious issue and cause pups with PRA to be born.

Watch a video on PRA - Part 1

Watch a video on PRA - Part 2 - Why some dogs get affected later in life and some earlier

Please check the chart below to see possible safe matting's to avoid PRA in litters.

Has PRA (Affected)	CARRIER	CLEAR	OK to BREED from ?
XX			NO NEVER EVER! (100% PRA)
X	X		NO NEVER EVER! (50% PRA 50% CARRIER)
X		X	YES (ALL PUPS 100% CARRIER)
	XX		NO NEVER EVER! (APPROX 25% PUPS WOULD BE PRA 50% CARRIER 25%CLEAR)
	X	X	YES (APPROX 50% PUPS WOULD BE CLEAR 50% CARRIER)
		XX	YES (ALL 100% PUPS WOULD BE CLEAR)

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The Kennel Club provides updated lists of all Dogs PRA tested and their results - If you know the Kennel name of a parent you can make sure everything is in order by checking the links below and then checking the results of both parents with the chart above.

PRA Miniature Longhaired Dachshund Clears

PRA Miniature Longhaired Dachshund Carriers

PRA Miniature Longhaired Dachshund Affected

Click here for additional Dachshund breed council information on PRA