PROGRESSIVE RETINAL ATROPHY (PRA)

PRA is a progressive eye disease.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is a general term for degeneration of the retina found in some breeds of dog (and in humans). It can be more common in some breeds than others - particularly Dachshunds.

Breeders of Miniature Dachshunds have been required to carry out DNA testing to check the Cord1 PRA status of their dogs for a number of years. This test then reports whether the dog is 'Clear', 'Carrier' or 'Affected' with the Cord1 PRA mutation - every single Miniature Dachshund will fall under one of these categories. This is a Kennel Club compulsory test, meaning that all puppies registered with the Kennel Club must have a PRA status.

If both parents are Cord1 PRA Clear, then testing of the puppies is not required, as all puppies within the litter will be Hereditary Clear.

Our breeding programme ensures none of our puppies will be affected by PRA.