Health Testing
Why Do We Health Test?
Because it MATTERS! Many people don’t realize just how many genetic diseases and disorders Labradors can carry—or worse, be affected by. Right now, there are eighteen plus known genetic conditions that can impact Labradors, and we’re incredibly proud to say that all of our upcoming breeding dogs are clear of every single one.
What does this mean for you?
It means that every puppy we produce is 100% free from these genetic conditions—no carriers, no risks, no exceptions. When you choose a Reilly Lane Labrador, you’re not just getting a healthy puppy—you’re getting peace of mind. We stand behind our promise to eliminate these risks, and we can confidently guarantee it.
Why is this important?
Studies show that hip and elbow dysplasia are only roughly 20% genetic and truly 80% environmental, but we take responsibility for that 20% to ensure it doesn’t come from our breeding dogs. By prioritizing these evaluations, we’re giving every puppy the best possible foundation for a lifetime of healthy movement and activity.
When it comes to health testing, we don’t cut corners—because the future of this incredible breed, and the happiness of your family, depends on it.
The genetic diseases/disorders are listed below
- Centronuclear Myopathy
- Congenital Macrothrombocytopenia
- Degenerative Myelopathy, DM
- Exercise-Induced Collapse
- Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis
- Hyperuricosuria and Hyperuricemia or Urolithiasis, HUU
- Macular Corneal Dystrophy, MCD
- Narcolepsy
- Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1, Dwarfism-Retinal Dysplasia, OSD1
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy, PRCD
- Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency, PKD
- Skeletal Dysplasia 2, SD2
- Achromatopsia
- Alexander Disease
- Canine Elliptocytosis
- Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome
- Myotubular Myopathy 1, X-linked Myotubular Myopathy XL-MTM
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy – crd4/cord1