Canine Genetic Testing

10/02/2025

We are pleased to announce that we have just launched a brand new DNA test for Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in Keeshonds.

https://www.cagt.co.uk/product/primary-hyperparathyroidism-phpt/

07/02/2025

Don’t forget that we are offering a special Crufts discount on all of our individual tests throughout February.

25% off when you enter code CRUFTS25 at checkout

31/01/2025

Canine Genetic Testing will not be attending Crufts this year. However, we will be marking the occasion by offering a 25% discount on DNA tests* throughout February, until the end of Crufts!

Visit cagt.co.uk and use the code CRUFTS25 from 1st February, to get your discount!

(*not including partner-lab tests).

24/01/2025

To celebrate the , which is the Canine Genetics Centre spotlight breed this month, we are offering a 20% discount on all individual Cerebella Ataxia (CA) DNA tests for the rest of this month.

Discount will be automatically applied to your basket.

Every breed is important to us and we have worked closely with many over the years, to investigate inherited disorders that represent a challenge to their health. As part of a regular series, we take a closer look at the work we have done with a particular breed.

This month it is the turn of the Italian Spinone, a breed that we have worked with for nearly 20 years, and have successfully identified a mutation for a debilitating disease in this breed.

Read on to find out more about this amazing breed and the work we have done with them - https://www.canine-genetics.org.uk/spotlight-on-the-italian-spinone/

23/12/2024

Thank you for your continued support this year, see you in 2025!

17/12/2024

One thing that makes us fairly unique in the canine DNA testing world is that all of our profits are ploughed back into research at the Canine Genetics Centre at University of Cambridge.

However, this is not enough to keep the centre running and (hopefully) around to find new variants as they appear in your breed. However, you can help them as well!

For just £5/month (£6.25 with GiftAid if you're a UK taxpayer) you can become a Friend of the CGC and help them to help dogs!

Please head over to their website to find out more, and tell your friends - https://www.canine-genetics.org.uk/about/cgc-friend/

1000 friends could bring in over £120,000 per year to the CGC for the price of a cup of coffee ☕️

🧬🐾 Help us, help dogs! 🐾🧬

Become a Friend of the CGC and help support our research into inherited diseases in dogs.

Friends receive a special lapel pin to wear with pride. They also have the opportunity to nominate someone for the Canine Genetic Testing sponsored Friends of the CGC Health and Welfare Award.

To join or learn more, please visit our website - https://www.canine-genetics.org.uk/about/cgc-friend/

If you're already a friend (THANK YOU!), please pass our message onto your friends... help us spread the word.

12/12/2024

CAGT will be closed for the Christmas period, from Tuesday 24th December until Thursday 2nd January 2025.

16/08/2024

We are pleased to announce that we have just launched a brand new DNA test for Retinopathy with Vitamin E Deficiency in Cocker Spaniel.

Go to https://www.cagt.co.uk/product/retinopathy-with-vitamin-e-deficiency/

06/06/2024

We are pleased to announce that we have just launched a brand new DNA test for Amelogenesis Imperfecta/Familial Enamel Hypoplasia (Akita type).

Go to https://www.cagt.co.uk/product/amelogenesis-imperfecta-familial-enamel-hypoplasia-akita-type/

27/03/2024

We are pleased to announce that we have just launched a brand new DNA test for PRA (progressive retinal atrophy).

This form of PRA affects English Shepherds. The DNA test is based on research performed by the Canine Genetics Centre at University of Cambridge.

Go to https://www.cagt.co.uk/product/pra6/.

08/03/2024

Take a look at the organised chaos that is getting a stand ready for Crufts. If you’re at Crufts this weekend, come down to see us in Hall 5, stand 39 (near the obedience ring). Canine Genetics Centre at University of Cambridge

07/03/2024

Have you seen the recent news coverage about some impressive research that has identified a genetic variant associated with obesity and food motivation in Labrador Retrievers?

The work was conducted by colleagues in the University of Cambridge and we are pleased to say that a DNA test is available from us. You can find it at https://www.cagt.co.uk/product/obesity/

07/03/2024

We are thrilled to be at Crufts 2024 and sharing a stand with Canine Genetics Centre at University of Cambridge. Come down to see us, pick up some merch and buy some discounted DNA tests.

Hall 5 stand 39

29/02/2024

Not going to be at Crufts? Not to worry, you can still get your DNA tests at a discount on our website (www.cagt.co.uk) throughout the month of March. Use the discount code Crufts2024 at checkout to get an additional 20% of all CAGT tests.

28/02/2024

Only 1 more week until we head to Crufts, sharing a stand with the wonderful Canine Genetics Centre at University of Cambridge.

Please visit us if you are at Crufts, we really would love to see you.

- get DNA tests at a discount
- pick up some goodies on the stand
- hear about the research currently in progress, and
- find out how you can get involved and help improve the genetic health of dogs.

15/02/2024

With the invaluable help of Our Dogs and a dedicated advisory group of unpaid volunteers, we are launching our new appeal. Our target is to raise £345k to secure our Canine Genetics Centre over the next twelve months whilst we develop a longer-term funding strategy.

We are encouraging Breed Clubs/Societies, individual members, breeders and dog owners to engage with our work and fundraise to support our future. This is a one-off campaign and we do not intend to make an appeal on this scale again.

You can either DONATE directly, knowing that with Gift Aid, every £1 you donate means £1.25 for the CGC.

Or you can PLEDGE, allowing you donate in the future, in increments and over a longer period of time, providing much needed flexibility for you, but security for us.

For more details on our APPEAL please see our appeal launch page - bit.ly/cgc-appeal

10/02/2024

With less than 4 weeks to go till Crufts 2024, we hope you are as excited as we are. This year CAGT is sharing our stand with our colleagues in the Canine Genetics Centre at University of Cambridge. Please come along to see us in Hall 5, stand 39.

25/01/2024

There is a brief update from the Kennel Club Genetics Centre at University of Cambridge about their funding situation.

We would like to express our profound gratitude for all the supportive messages that we have received since Cathryn’s presentation last week.

Please see the recent update on our website for more information.

https://www.canine-genetics.org.uk/funding-update/