Progressive rod-cone degeneration is one of several forms of progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), which causes the degeneration and death of retinal cells. The main symptom is progressive vision loss from the age of 3-5 years. The test can be performed for any breed, but is particularly relevant for the breeds listed below

Transmission

Autosomal recessive

Breed

American cocker spaniel, Australian Cattle Dog, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Chihuahua, Chinese crested dog, English Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel, Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Lapponian Herder, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling retriever, Poodle, Portuguese Water Dog, Yorkshire Terrier, Australian Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, Field Spaniel, Irish Water Spaniel, American Water Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, Miniature American Shepherd