Re: [pyrnet] help blood samples need for DNA

[JGentzel@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/24/00 10:11:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
mklimek@telusplanet.net writes:

<< Dr Grahn is in need of blood samples from dogs who have been certified to 
have multifocal retropathy These sample would be used for a DNA study to 
isolate the gene. >>

Hi Marie

Why don't you tell us something about multifocal retropathy.  Has it been 
identified in Pyrs?  Its name suggests to me it is eye related.  The breed 
basically has not tested eyes very much.  Until just over a year ago the 
"official word" was that cataracts and PRA did not occur in the breed.  Now 
it is established as occuring across North America and testing must be done 
to identify and educate owners and breeders.

Joe