Early Onset Adult Deafness - Rhodesian Ridgeback

An inherited deafness has previously been clinically documented among purebred dogs of the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed. Affected dogs appear to show normal hearing early in post-natal development, but ultimately these dogs lose their hearing, with complete loss by 1 year of age. Anecdotal observations from breeders and owners suggest that hearing loss occurs as early as 4 months in some affected dogs, and that males exhibit an earlier onset deafness than affected females.

Gene Tested : EPS8L2

Possible Test Results :

• Clear
• Carrier
• Affected
• Hereditary Clear
• Hereditary Carrier
• Hereditary Affected