KC Approve HUU DNA Test
*Kennel Club Approve HUU DNA Test* The Kennel Club has officially approved the DNA testing scheme for hyperuricosuria (HUU) in the Giant Schnauzer, and have added the test to the Breed Health Standard ‘Best Practice’. If you’ve already had your Giant … Continue reading →
Epilepsy Update May 2025
MORE SAMPLES STILL NEEDED Latest epilepsy research update from the Canine Genetics Centre The CGC will be finalising sample collections in summer for the next phase of the project. Please swab your dog and send it back as soon as … Continue reading →
Health Standard Update
The Kennel Club Health Standard HUU DNA Test added to Health Standard. The Kennel Club Health Standard Advisory Panel meeting 21st May 2025 reviewed mutation frequency data for DNA tests, and added HUU DNA testing to the Best Practice category, … Continue reading →
Epilepsy Update Feb 2025
MORE SAMPLES STILL NEEDED Latest epilepsy research update from the Canine Genetics Centre The CGC will be finalising sample collections in summer for the next phase of the project. Please swab your dog and send it back as soon as … Continue reading →
Crufts Health Testing
Eye Testing at Crufts 2025 60 eye testing appointments per day 6th – 9th March Morning 10am – 1pm | Afternoon 2pm – 5pm Hall 2 vet centre Exhibitors must already have a Crufts dog pass Reduced rate £30.00 per … Continue reading →
Health Standard Launch
The Kennel Club Health Standard Following the closure of the Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme, and an end to the required/recommended health tests. The KC has now introduced the Kennel Club Health Standard effective from 15th January 2025. What is … Continue reading →
Epilepsy Research Update
Giant Schnauzer Epilepsy Research Update Sample update – The Canine Genetics Centre have received DNA samples from 20 affected Giant Schnauzers and 27 unaffected controls at present. This doesn’t include swab kits sent out that have not yet been returned. … Continue reading →
Laboklin DNA Kits
Laboklin DNA testing kits will be available at the Giant Schnauzer Club Championship show Sunday 20th October, for the GSC DNA testing bundle (prcd-PRA, PRA5, DCM, HUU & DM) including £12 discount voucher code for club members. Quite a few … Continue reading →
Giant Schnauzer Health Fund Auction
Custom Made Schnauzer Wall Art The Giant Schnauzer Health Fund is auctioning a Schnauzer wall art item. Super quality, large, powder coated, steel wall art. Specially made for the Giant Schnauzer Health Fund. Width: 87cm (34 inches) Height: 60cm (23.5 … Continue reading →
Epilepsy Research Update
Flying start for epilepsy study Earlier this year the CGC announced the broadening of its idiopathic epilepsy (IE) project to include Beagles, English Springers, Giant Schnauzers, Hungarian Vizslas and Irish Setters. The IE team is pleased to report that the … Continue reading →