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Canine Coat and Nose Color Testing


C128-Canine Coat and Nose Color Test
Border Collie

DNA TEST

Presence of black, brown (red) and true red coat colors, and black and brown nose Nose color matches the primary color. The Border Collie appears in many colors, with various combinations of patterns and markings. The most common color is black with or without the traditional white blaze, collar, stockings, and tail tip, with or without tan points. However, a variety of primary body colors is permissible. The sole exception is being all white. Solid color, bi-color, tri-color, merle, and sable dogs are judged equally with dogs having traditional markings. Color and markings are always secondary to physical evaluation and gait.

GENOTYPES
Please select the color of your dog to determine possible genotypes:
Genotype Main Color Nose Color Hidden Color
EEbb brown (red), brown & white, brown-tan-and- white, brown merle brown none
Eebb brown (red), brown & white, brown-tan-and- white, brown merle brown true red, red & white, red merle
EEBB black, bi-color, tri-color, blue merle black none
EeBB black, bi-color, tri-color, blue merle black true red, red & white, red merle
EEBb black, bi-color, tri-color, blue merle black brown (red), brown & white, brown-tan-and- white, brown merle
EeBb black, bi-color, tri-color, blue merle black true red, red & white, red merle brown (red), brown & white, brown-tan-and- white, brown merle
eeBB true red, red & white, red merle black none
eeBb true red, red & white, red merle black brown (red), brown & white, brown-tan-and- white, brown merle
eebb true red, red & white, red merle brown brown (red), brown & white, brown-tan-and- white, brown merle
PRICING
Any single tested allele - $55.00*
Each additional allele - $20.00*
*subject to HST for Canadian residents only.

Note: Mask gene (Em) is considered as an individual test, separate from other alleles in E locus.

To help you to calculate the proper amount, please review the following example:
Testing for 3 alleles - E, B, and D - should be calculated as $55 + $20 + $20 = $95.00.
The price will be automaticaly calculated during the process of ordering a sample collection kit.
SAMPLES
The following sample(s) can be submitted for the testing:
1. Blood sample in a lavender top tube.
2. Cheek swabs. Sample collection kit online: Order a Sample Collection Kit
TEST RESULTS
Test results are usually available in 10 Business Days from the moment the samples arrive at the laboratory. Test results can be reported by e-mail, fax, or by phone.
CERTIFICATE OF RESULT
HealthGene will provide a certificate for each test result.