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optigen carrier

can someone tell me the percentage of a dog being optigen affected/carrier where the dog's grandsire is on the carrier list already published? much appreciated

Re: optigen carrier

Is everyone else clear?

Re: optigen carrier

If there are no other carriers in the pedigree, then the dog has a 25% chance of being a carrier. Probability of the grandparent passing it to the parent = .5. Probability of a parent passing thatgradparent's gene to the dog = .5. These are two independent events, so the probability of both happening is .5 X .5 = .25, or 25%

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The best way to determine is to have the dog tested. We all know percentages. That recessive gene can sneak down several generations.

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thank you to all for your explanations. your answers are much appreciated