COAT AND NOSE COLOR TEST
Groenendael

CODE: C128

DNA TEST:
Presence of black-and-tan and sable colors.

BREED STANDARDS FOR COAT & NOSE COLORS:The Belgian Shepherds which are longhaired occur in two color varieties, with separate names. The Groenendael are black and the Tervuren are sable colored dogs. Groenendael can be black from the genotype "aa" at the Agouti locus, which is recessive to sable or from another gene with a dominant genotype which we designate as "K". All Tervuren are "kk". Groenendael that have one "K" allele could be black and yet have pups that are either black-and-tan or sable if mated to certain other carriers. Since it is undesirable to have black-and-tan pups which cannot be shown in most countries, DNA testing for the at allele is useful. Groenendael that carry the ay allele may have sable pups which could be registered as Tervuren in some countries. The table below explains the interaction with the "K" locus, but DNA results will be reported for the "A" locus only.

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SAMPLES:
Two types of samples can be submitted for this DNA test:
- A blood sample in a lavender (EDTA) tube;
- Cheek swabs
- Order a Sample Collection Kit!

PRICE:
- $85.00 *;
Special contract prices are available for Breeder Clubs. Please contact us for more information.

* - subject to the applicable taxes (5% GST Canadian Residents only)

TEST RESULTS:
Test results are usually available in 10 business days from the moment the samples arrive at the laboratory. Test results can be reported by e-mail, fax, or by phone.

CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS:
HealthGene will provide a certificate for each test result.