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CANINE COAT AND NOSE COLOR TEST
Portuguese Water Dog

CODE: C128

DNA TEST:
Presence of black and brown colors, and black or brown nose.

BREED STANDARDS FOR COAT AND NOSE COLORS:
Nose is fully pigmented; black in dogs with black, black and white, or white coats; various tones of brown in dogs with brown coats. Coat colors are black, white, and various tones of brown, as well as combinations of black or brown with white. A white coat does not imply albinism, provided nose, mouth, and eyelids are black. In animals with black, white, or black and white coats, the skin is decidedly bluish.

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GENOTYPES:

Genotypes Coat Color Nose Color HiddenColor
EEBB black or black-and-white black -
EEBb black or black-and-white black brown
EEbb brown or brown-and-white brown -

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.

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