One other note about chest 'dropping' (and why did dog people start using that term - it sort of conjurs up visions of dog parts falling off in the yard) One the the biggest problems in basenjis fronts right now is those that are too narrow and have a concave area between the front legs. I'm NOT advocating a front like a bull terrier but there needs to be some 'fill' there to have a good front but it's not the fill it is the actual structure of the bones in the shoulder and upper arm that - if not correct- actally pull the 'front' too far forward. A quick visual scan from the side - if the deepest part of the brisket is well behind the legs - the front is too far forward. We need to pay attention to the actual shoulder structure to make sure we are not continuing to double up on dogs with a short upper arm. That limits front reach, and creates a not efficient side gait. So go catch your dogs and do a quick check - measure from the top of the wither to the point of shoulder (the most prominant bone in the chest.) then from that point to the point of the elbow. They should be the same. if they are not - stand up your dog and put your hand between the front legs - if you hand is IN FRONT OF THE FRONT LEGS - great - if your hand is between the front legs the front on your dog is too far foward.
More than you ever wanted to know probably - LOL
What is it? Vet doesn't know
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I asked the vet if they could test Zahra for Fanconi since she will be 2 in Feb and her next visit will be at 2 1/2 years.
They had no clue what it is and asked me, can someone give me a definition of what it is and should I wait until she is 3 to test her?
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Here is the link to the BCOA health page. It has a description of Fanconi, http://www.basenji.org/?q=node/17
Here is also a link to the BHE FAQ about the Linked Marker Test. Testing will be suspended until late Feb or early March this month while the lab concentrates on finding the actual gene mutation. It is possible that by spring there will be a direct gene test for Fanconi.
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And you should take this information and give to your Vet so that they know also… and if you haven't the Protocol.
Don't be surprised if 99% of Vets do not know about the DNA Fanconi test, as first many Vets don't even know what Fanconi is, the protocol, let alone the DNA linkage test.... so it is up to all B owners to "educate" their Vets...
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I am so glad that you said that Pat I was a little worried when my vet, whom I have a lot of trust in was the one who had no idea what Fanconi was.
I am definelty going to take this information to them tonight when I pick Zahra up, she is there for a teeth cleaning right now.
Do you think she is too young to be tested? She is 1 Year 9 months.
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I am so glad that you said that Pat I was a little worried when my vet, whom I have a lot of trust in was the one who had no idea what Fanconi was.
I am definelty going to take this information to them tonight when I pick Zahra up, she is there for a teeth cleaning right now.
Do you think she is too young to be tested? She is 1 Year 9 months.
She is not too young to be tested, but like Lisa said, unless you get the sample in by December 20th, you will have to wait till after February as they are going to concentrate on the Direct linkage test. And there is no reason that you can't wait at this point.. the linkage test was mainly for breeders this past breeding season. For you, I would say wait till after Bebruary and see if we get the direct test…. But you should at age two strip test until you do get the DNA test done
In order to do the DNA test you need to register/add your B to the CPP data base and print out the form for the test that tells your Vet how much blood and how/where to send.
All that information is at www.basenjihealth.org
