W e are lucky in the breed to have very few serious congenital problems.
This means that there are currently few sites where the Test can be done, however, to help with the current lack, there are day sessions set up at various locations around Britain, according to breeder and litter demands. In 1992, following a published American Report disclosing alarmingly high rates of deafness in American Dalmatians, The Animal Health Trust and the BDC jointly, set up the initial Scheme and format. Prof. George Strain has written a short piece on his research to help Dalmatian owners clarify some points about his research. It is hoped the results gained from these Tests will not only allow Breeders to sell puppies with hearing abilities accurately assessed, but also that these figures may in some way shorten the time when a DNA blood test can be made available. However that time is not yet around the corner.