Sheep Dwarfism

Dwarfism is caused by a genetic mutation that contributes to the overall size of sheep. Animals that are homozygous for this mutation are Dwarf sheep, and are about ½ as tall at the withers (shoulders) as sheep without the dwarf trait. No other abnormalities are observed consistently across all dwarfs. Anecdotal reports of joint stiffness have been observed, with lambs walking on the front of their pasterns (tip toed). Breeders have reported they are able to correct joint stiffness by stretching the lower leg over the course of several days without lasting issues. 

Accepted Sample Type(s)

Sheep Dwarfism Testing Prices

Test Test Price
Sheep Dwarfism (DWF) $11.50

Sheep Dwarfism Results

Gene Check Results Physical Characteristics
FF Normal size, not a carrier for Dwarfism.
FD Normal size, carrier of Dwarfism. (Will pass gene to offspring ~50% of the time)
DD
 Dwarf. (Will pass gene to offspring 100% of the time)

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Results are reported rapidly and confidentially and are typically available 3-5 business days from receipt of samples. During the Spring busy season, turnaround times may be a few days longer, especially with sequential testing and large sample quantity.

Rush service is available for an extra fee of $10 per test per sample. Rush results are available 1-2 business days after receiving the sample. Rush testing is not available for blood cards.

Results will be emailed to the address provided on the testing submission form. Gene Check can provide individual certificates for animals upon request. Please note that we no longer send paper copies of results, except upon request!

We store extracted DNA samples for 5 years. Therefore, if you have already sent in samples for testing, additional testing can be done from that stored DNA. Just give us a call or email us with the information on the sample/ samples for which you would like to run additional tests.

ALL GENE CHECK RESULTS ARE CERTIFIED