03/06/2026
I’ve always known Digby was clear for Lafora (via parentage) but the other day I heard that 20% of Bassets in the UK are carriers, so decided before matings that I would always test for this regardless of the parents status.
Clear = no risk
1 copy = no risk of having Lafora but must be mated to a clear dog or a risk of passing it on
2 copies = an increased risk of Lafora in these dogs, bred to a clear dog they will always have carriers so any offspring must be mated to clears to irradiate it from your lines