In an
effort to further our understanding of PRA in the Italian Greyhound, OptiGen encourages owners who submit samples for IG - PRA1
testing to include any
eye exam information with their order forms.
From removing loose rear dew claws on day 1, keeping their pen as clean as possible, introducing the «misty method» of paper training as soon as pups
eyes are opened at 10 - 14 days, using «imprinting» daily on pups from day 3 of life, temperament
tests at 5 and 7 weeks of age and being sure the pups are well socialized to deworming, vaccinating and taking an obscene amount of pictures and videos... there is a big difference between someone who is willing to put the time and
effort into doing everything possible to excel at being a breeder and someone who is just trying to manage until the day the pups are picked up.