CANINE COAT AND NOSE COLOR TEST
Miniature Schnauzer

CODE: C128

BREED STANDARDS FOR COAT & NOSE COLORS:
Miniature Schnauzers typically occur in three basic colors: black, salt and pepper and black-and-silver. The gene that controls their black coat color is K.

There is no DNA test currently available to distinguish salt & pepper from black-and-silver. Miniature Schnauzers are black-and-silver because of a gene that dilutes phaeomelanin pigment to cream to white and does not dilute black. Thus they are black-and-silver instead of black-and-tan.

Athough most Miniature Schnauzers are E/E, a few are e/e. Such dogs are typically cream to white instead of red. The e/e genotype is epistatic to, or masks, the solid black coat color.

All Miniature Schnauzers that meet the FCI standard, have black nose leather and pads and are B/B and so there should be no reason to test for the b alleles. This could be done at additional charge.

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GENOTYPES:

Test Code - C128EK
The K gene has been identified in a collaborative research effort headed by Greg Barsh with input by Sheila Schmutz and others. The cause of the cream to white coat color was identified by Sheila Schmutz’s lab.

SAMPLES:
Two types of samples can be submitted for this DNA test:
- A blood sample in a lavender (EDTA) tube;
- Cheek swabs
- Order a Sample Collection Kit!

PRICE:
$85.00 *

* - subject to the applicable taxes (5% GST Canadian Residents only)

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.

CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS:
HealthGene will provide a certificate for each test result.