Nala AKC, DNA American Golden Retriever

Our AKC American Golden Retriever Nala, DNA

One of our Dams/Mom is our gorgeous AKC American Golden Retriever named Nala.  She is fully DNA Certified with Embark.  They have partnered with the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, the leading veterinary school in the country and I feel they are the most comprehensive canine dna testing available anywhere.  She such a special, loving companion.  We have had her since she was a puppy. She has the best temperament and is a fantastic member of our family. She is great around other dogs and animals, small children, adults and she is around daily with our 7 kids and 12 grand-kids. Both her parents are AKC registered.  One of the DNA genes she has been tested for is her level of shedding. The gene MC5R will determine how much they will shed. Nala has the TT results which means she will tend to be a lighter shedder. She is also clear for ICT and  GR-PRA1, GR-PRA2 which affects about 4 in every 100 Golden Retrievers.
She has also been DNA tested for over 181 genetic conditions and is not a carrier for any of the genetic conditions that Embark tests for.

She is more than just a pet...She is a member of our family.

Our Nala has been tested by Embark and she is clear on 182 DNA clinical traits and 
Nala is not a carrier for any of the genetic conditions that Embark tests for.

Nala has also been tested and is clear for 9 genetic conditions that are common in her breed which are listed below.


Progressive Retinal Atrophy, prcd

PRA-prcd is a retinal disease that causes progressive, non-painful vision loss. The retina contains cells, called photoreceptors, that collect information about light and send signals to the brain. There are two types of photoreceptors: rods, for night vision and movement, and cones, for day vision and color. This type of PRA leads to early loss of rod cells, leading to night blindness before day blindness.
Seen in Golden Retrievers but not our Nala.



Golden Retriever Progressive Retinal Atrophy 1, GR-PRA1

Golden Retriever PRA 1 is a retinal disease that causes progressive, non-painful vision loss. The retina contains cells, called photoreceptors, that collect information about light and send signals to the brain. There are two types of photoreceptors: rods, for night vision and movement, and cones, for day vision and color. This type of PRA leads to early loss of rod cells, leading to night blindness before day blindness.
Seen in Golden Retrievers but not our Nala.



Golden Retriever Progressive Retinal Atrophy 2, GR-PRA2

Golden Retriever PRA 2 is a retinal disease that causes progressive, non-painful vision loss. The retina contains cells, called photoreceptors, that collect information about light and send signals to the brain. There are two types of photoreceptors: rods, for night vision and movement, and cones, for day vision and color. This type of PRA leads to early loss of rod cells, leading to night blindness before day blindness.
Seen in Golden Retrievers but not our Nala.



Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis or NCL

A lysosome is a structure within the cell that digests and removes waste. When the lysosome cannot recycle waste properly, the waste accumulates and causes the cell to die. This form of lysosomal storage disease causes juvenile to adult onset neurologic signs.
Seen in Golden Retrievers but not our Nala.



Degenerative Myelopathy, DM

The dog equivalent of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, DM is a progressive degenerative disorder of the spinal cord. Because the nerves that control the hind limbs are the first to degenerate, the most common clinical signs are back muscle wasting and gait abnormalities.
Seen in Golden Retrievers but not our Nala.



Muscular Dystrophy

All known mutations for muscular dystrophy lie in the DMD gene, which produces the protein dystrophin. Dogs affected with MD have abnormally low levels of functional dystrophin, leading to muscle fiber damage, progressive muscle wasting, and weakness.
Seen in Golden Retrievers but not our Nala.


Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa

This condition arises from a mutation in Collagen Type VII. Collagens of all types anchor the layers of our skin together: they are what gives skin its springy, youthful texture (and thus are a big component of anti-wrinkle creams). Collagen Type VII has the specific job of connecting the epidermis, the surface layer of the skin, to the underlying tissues, leading to dogs with especially stretchy skin that is easily detached from the underlying tissues.
Seen in Golden Retrievers but not our Nala.


Ichthyosis

This skin disorder gets its name from the thick, darkly pigmented scales of skin ("ichthys" is Greek for "fish") that affected dogs display on their noses, paw pads, and muzzles.  Almost half of all Golden Retrievers has this disorder.
Seen in Golden Retrievers but not our Nala.


Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Brittle Bone Disease

Our bones are equal parts rigid and flexible, making them capable of withstanding high impact as well as constant tension from attached muscle tendons and ligaments. Dogs affected with OI have lost the flexible part of the bone, which is primarily made of Type I collagen. This leads to extremely brittle bones and teeth. Type I collagen is also important in joints; as such, affected dogs can also present with hyperflexible joints and joint pain.
Seen in Golden Retrievers but not our Nala.



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