The IWSA has swabs from the Animal Health Trust (AHT) which can be stored for
future genetic research. Although the AHT does not have any breed specific genetic tests available at the moment, research
is ongoing and new tests are being developed all the time. Hopefully storing the DNA information now will help the breed in
the future.
Swabs are available from Alan Spinks. You can contact him at
alan.spinks@btopenworld.com or 01205 290523.
Swabs need to be sent to the AHT with the dogs Kennel Club registered name and number and a
copy of the dogs 5-generation pedigree and any relevant health information. It is important that this health information is
updated with the AHT if a dog’s a condition. Instructions for taking the swabs are enclosed in the pack. We will send
out annual update forms in the future as a reminder or you can download it here.
