Canine DNA Testing for Natural Bobtail

DDC Veterinary offers DNA testing for Natural Bobtail among several dog breeds. By identifying the genotypes of phenotypically short-tailed dogs, clients can accurately determine whether the animal is a Natural Bobtail (genetically short-tailed) or has been artificially docked.

Breeders can use DNA testing as a tool to more effectively manage mating patterns and make more informed selection decisions.

DNA samples can be collected easily at home using buccal (cheek) swabs provided as part of a free DNA sample collection kit.

Dogs can be DNA tested at ANY age.

A detailed DNA report for each canine tested will be mailed within 10 business days of receipt of the samples. A summary of the result will be emailed the day of completion.

The cost for testing is $58 (US) per canine with a $10 discount per test for 5 or more samples submitted at the same time. Payment can be submitted with the return samples.

Natural Bobtail (DNA marker tested – T gene mutation C189G) Natural Bobtail is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. Dogs that have 2 normal copies of gene will have a long tail (or, if they have a short tail, then they have been artificially docked). Those dogs that have 1 normal copy and 1 copy of the C189G mutation (heterozygotes) are a genetically short-tailed animal. (Natural Bobtail)

Receiving 2 copies of the C189G mutation is considered to be lethal.

Breeds we are currently able to test include but not limited to:

• Australian Shepherd
• Austrian Pinscher
• Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
• Bourbonnais Pointer
• Brazilian Terrier
• Brittany Spaniel
• Catahoula
• Croatian Sheepdog
• Danish/ Swedish Farmdog
• Jack Russell Terrier
• Karelian Bear Dog
• Mudi
• Pembroke Welsh Corgi
• Polish Lowland Sheepdog
• Pyrenean Shepherd
• Savoy Sheepdog
• Schipperke
• Spanish Waterdog
• Swedish Vallhund

Samples can be mailed to: DDC Veterinary, One DDC Way, Fairfield, Ohio 45014

To order kits, call 1-800-625-0874, or use our online form.

You can also download our Inherited Traits Test Order Form, which you can print and mail or fax to our laboratory (513-881-4069). If you have any questions, please email us at contact@vetdnacenter.com.