Since Anne and her brother and sister were found abandoned, no information exists about her parents… Going to have her tested for Falconi syndrome sometime soon.
However, I was just wondering... what are the chances of a Basenji mix being afflicted by it? It seems to me that unless the non-basenji parent somehow had the syndrome that she would, at very worst, inherit the genes to make her a carrier. I'm not sure though... if anyone has any info on the subject I would be interested to know.
If she has a non-basenji parent it is not very likely that she will have inherited Fanconi Syndrome. If she is a mix that has basenji on both sides of her pedigree then it is possible se could have inherited Fanconi Syndrome.
WHOA = folks - other breeds get fanconi disease (matter of fact humans do too) I have a friend who had 2 Basset Hounds with it. It is 'possible' that whatever the basenji was mixed with could have it - but less likely than 2 basenjis.
We as a breed have just done a better job - given the close relationship of our dogs - than some. I have heard of it being explored in Greyhounds and sledding breeds - I know of one Podengo that was tested. I would test - just because.
I agree with dmcarty, there are many more breeds that can have Fanconi, so to be sure you can/ have to test.
Though it is true that other breeds get the disease, since we are using a marker test and not a direct gene test, I would definately talk to the lab before spending the money. Other breeds may not have identical markers making the test an ineffective tool.
Though it is true that other breeds get the disease, since we are using a marker test and not a direct gene test, I would definately talk to the lab before spending the money. Other breeds may not have identical markers making the test an ineffective tool.
Good point Lisa….
Typically I have also advised those with dogs that 'appear' to have fanconi but are not basenjis or are mixes - to also have their vet fax the labs to Steve Gontos - he seems to have a handle on the chemistry of the disease in general that is helpful to those no B people
