HEALTH
Health and genetics
Which tests and documents should I know about?
30 SECONDS · In a nutshell
A clinical examination, a genetic test and a DNA identification profile answer different questions. Ask for the reports and check which dog they concern.
THREE DIFFERENT QUESTIONS
What does each document tell you?
DNA identification
Which dog does it concern?
Genetic test
Which variant was tested?
Clinical report
What did the professional observe?
None replaces the others. Check identity, issuer, date, test and result. ASCA · Identification · UC Davis · HSF4 test · OFA · Clinical screening.
3 MINUTES · The essentials
Diseases and prevention
Learn the signs, useful screening and limits of prevention. One topic per page, without turning a genetic panel into a diagnosis.
Three documents, three questions
Genetic identification
A DNA profile supports identification and parentage verification; it does not replace tests for inherited disease.
Clinical assessments
Eye, hip and other assessments require appropriate professionals and protocols.
Molecular tests
These tests examine specific variants; keep the original reports and their provenance.
Ask for the dog’s identity, issuer, date, test and original result. Distinguish documented information, statements and missing information. See examples and sources →
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Reports and results: the full guide →From the guide to your Lunamar records
The library explains breed and health concepts. The private platform organises dogs and kennels, preserves evidence, explores pedigrees and records reproduction. Reading a guide does not create records, grant access or confirm a result.
In Health and genetics, preserve the dog’s report and review variant, copies, inheritance and page before marking it Documented. A genetic finding, clinical suspicion and diagnosis are different facts. Recording a result does not prescribe treatment or automatically approve a mating.
For an individual dog, discuss tests and family history with the veterinarian. The system does not diagnose or decide treatment, ovulation or insemination timing. Missing data must remain identified as pending information.
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Application to Lunamar features reviewed on 22 October 2026. Each reading retains the scope of its clinical sources and review dates.