How will breeders use the registry to help reduce the risk of lens luxation?
If enough dogs, including affected dogs, from a particular family group are registered, GDC can create a genetic pedigree of that group. The genetic pedigree shows clearly where the affected dogs are in the family, and with that knowledge, the breeder can determine which dogs are probably carriers, and what the carrier risk is for other dogs. GDC will provide information, resources and access to canine genetic counselors to help breeders with complex risk assessments and breeding questions.
