FANCONI TESTING

All responsible breeders are excited about this test.
Our test results are available for inspection. If you would like to verify them, visit www.offa.org.
Below the test result table, we have included is a simple breeding combination possibility chart.
If you are interested in more in-depth genetic information, there are many places you can do this type of research.

Wakan Basenjis thanks Jon Curby, Lisa Auerbach, Dr. Gary Johnson and every single member of his team, Liz Hansen (for her endless hours of data entry), BCOA for financially taking this project on, and anybody else directly involved for making this test possible in our breeding lifetime.

FANCONI DNA TEST RESULTS
(dogs listed in order of age):

TEST RESULT	Name of Dog, sex
XXXXX	CH Wakan Sunshine Come Softly, bitch CH Akuaba's Hurricane x CH Akuaba's Morning Glory
CARRIER	CH Wakan Sunshine Super Nova, dog CH Akuaba's Hurricane x CH Akuaba's Morning Glory
CLEAR - deceased	Wakan GoodGrief CharlieBrown, dog Avongara Zindiko Brushy Run CDX x CH Akili's Opal Fields
CLEAR	Eldorado's Kit Kat, bitch CH Akuaba The Cat's Pajamas x Avongara Nagili
XXXXX	Wakan The Odyssey Continues, bitch Wakan African Odyssey x Glemyr Almost Angel Of Wakan
CARRIER	CH Wakan Equuleus, dog CH Wakan Sunshine Super Nova x Wakan Clown Of Many Colors
CLEAR	Wakan Dancin Polka Dot, bitch CH Reveille Tried And True x Wakan Clown Of Many Colors
CLEAR	Wakan Jelly Bean, bitch CH Wakan Sunshine Super Nova x Eldorado's Kit Kat
CLEAR	CH Wakan Mic Cookie, dog Wakan GoodGrief CharlieBrown x CH Wakan Sunshine Come Softly
CLEAR	CH Wakan Sugar Cookie, bitch Wakan GoodGrief CharlieBrown x CH Wakan Sunshine Come Softly
Indeterminate - CLEAR/CARRIER	CH Wakan Eurynome, bitch CH Wakan Equuleus x Akili's Marcie
CLEAR	CH Jerlin's Songster, dog CH C-Quest's Point Blank x CH Jerlin's Lyric In Black
CLEAR	CH Wakan IfWishesWere Butterflies, bitch CH Wakan Mic Cookie x Wakan Jelly Bean
CLEAR (by clear parents)	Wakan Iron Mojo, dog CH Itzyu The Red Baron x CH Wakan Sugar Cookie

BREEDING COMBINATIONS CHART

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reprinted with permission

FANCONI SYNDROME is a genetic kidney disorder seen with greater frequency in Basenjis than in any other breed. Left untreated, Fanconi affected Basenjis will die as major organs fail from lack of essential nutrients.	There is no cure for Fanconi Syndrome And if your primary vet is not familiar with Fanconi Syndrome and the Gonto Protocol--most are not--you may face a costly, up-hill battle in getting your Basenji diagnosed and treated. Not all expressions of Fanconi Syndrome are alike. Some dogs respond well to the protocol and adapt to taking in excess of *20 pills a day.*Other Basenjis may not be as adaptable, or they experience more acute symptoms and complications. Resistance to treatment/complications will severly shorten their life span. Additional side effects from the syndrome may include, but are not limited to, chronic urinary tract infections, incontinence, muscle wasting, and seizures.
HELPFUL LINKS www.caninephenome.org www.basenjihealth.org www.offa.org/search.html	There is a test for Fanconi Syndrome Thanks to the support of Fanconi research from concerned members of the Basenji Club of America (BCOA), research scientists at the University of Missouri have recently developed a genetic linkage marker test for Fanconi Syndrome and expect to have a direct gene test soon. If you currently own a Basenji and want to know your dog's DNA status, instructions on how to test are available at the Canine Phenome Project, and the Basenji Health Endowment Site. Because the DNA status of individuals impacts the overall health of the breed, results are public information and are available through the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) website.
	You can make a difference Vigilance when looking for your next best friend will pay dividends not only to the longevity of your newest loved one, but to the long term health of the breed. Before you agree to purchase a puppy, search the health pedigree of the sire and dam at the OFA site using their registered names or numbers (URL link at left). Responsible breeders will only breed clear to clear, clear to carrier, or as a last resort, clear to affected.One parent must be DNA tested as a clear for the best odds that the puppy you are consdering will not become symptomatic of Fanconi Syndrome. If the parents have not been tested, ask that the puppy's DNA be tested before you commit or find another breeder.
	For Pete's sake! Be a part of the solution That's Tiger Pete above. He was symptomatic of Fanconi when he turned three and died at age six. Fanconi Syndrome can be eradicated from this breed forever with genetic testing and proper breeding practices. Do not purchase a puppy from any breeder who does not have a clear Fanconi test result on at least one of the parents and the documentation to back up those results. This disease will hurt your wallet, your heart, and most of all your dog. You can help end the heartache and pain by supporting breeders who use all available health testing.

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