Lila-Tommy Litter: The Hyperuricosuria (LUA) results are in!

The results are in and I am beyond thrilled!!!! We have seven LUA puppies out of eight. As if that wasn't good enough the two girls I liked the best are carrying two copies of the LUA gene. So the results are Pearl N/N, Poppy N/HU, Gunner N/HU, Dee Day HU/HU, Harbor N/HU, Sea Bee, N/HU, Star N/N and Glory N/HU. I am sure some of you don't fully understand what those letter mean so let me explain.

Result: N/N - No copies of hyperuricosuria mutation; dog is normal.
Result: N/HU - 1 copy of hyperuricosuria mutation; dog is normal but is a carrier.
Result: HU/HU - 2 copies of hyperuricosuria mutation; dog is affected and susceptible to developing bladder/kidney stones.

Please keep in mind all Dalmatians are HU/HU except for the growing population of Dalmatians that originated from Dr. Schaible's backcross project! There are dedicated breeders throughout the US and now around the world who are working with the LUA gene. Our numbers are growing and through our dedication to improving a condition that exists in Dalmatians, fewer Dals are at risk of experiencing urinary blockage!