Description

Shipped to me (US only): We will mail you a full kit that includes instructions and sample collection materials.
DIY Kit: We will email you collection instructions. You will collect the sample using your own supplies and mail the sample back to our lab.

What is Natural Bobtail?

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.

Common Breeds We Test for Natural Bobtail

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

Understanding Results

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.