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    • Rescue Questionnaire
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    • Show Results 2019
    • 2018 RESULTS >
      • Jan Open Show 2018
      • Champ Show 2018
      • Sept open 2018
      • SHOW CRITIQUE
    • Breed Standard
    • Judges Criteria
    • Judges Questionnaire
    • Judges List
    • Show results Archive >
      • 2014 Open Show September
      • 2015 Open Show July
      • Champ Show 2014
      • 2015 Open Show January
      • OpenShow Jan 2016
      • 2016 Champ Show
  • WORKING DOGS
    • Working Test Schedule 2020 & Entry Form
    • GRCN Working Tests 2018 >
      • Crathorne Results 2018
      • BUTTERKNOWLE RESULTS 2018
      • CHOPGATE 2018
    • Field Trials schedule
    • 2019 Field Trial Draws
    • 2018 Gallery >
      • CALLALY 2 DAY TRIAL 2018
      • Ellingham 12 dog Av field trial
    • Working test health and saftey
    • Results Archives >
      • Working test results
      • Field trial results
  • Gallery
    • Field Trial Gallery 2018
    • Show Gallery
    • Working Test Gallery >
      • 2016
      • Inter-Club Team Challenge 2016
      • Chopgate 2016
    • 2015 Gun Dog Evening Gun Dog Evening
    • 2014 Gun Dog Evening
    • Field Trials 2015
    • Field trials 2014
    • GRCN @ the CLA
    • SGWC 2015
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  GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB NORTHUMBRIA
​EpilepsyThe Story So Far 
When Margaret Woods was appointed Golden Retriever Breed Council Health Coordinator more than 6 years ago, all 13 Golden Retriever Breed Clubs in UK were consulted about the Health conditions causing the most concern. Epilepsy was the one that concerned most. Although there were no statistics, and most of the information was historic, nevertheless, this condition was considered so traumatic and distressing that it should be given top priority.
In conjunction with the Animal Health Trust, a research project was begun and breeders encouraged to give DNA samples, pedigrees and clinical notes of affected litters. The response was slow, but has steadily gained momentum as time passed. Cooperating breeders have consulted either Margaret or the Animal Health Trust and provided the samples and information necessary. Total confidentiality is guaranteed and when a DNA test is eventually available, all participating in the project will receive a completely free test.
Please see PDF forms for swab submission. Also, some letters written from owners and breeders who have experienced this dreadful condition. They have given permission for them to be published in the hope that others may benefit from their experiences.
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