Coat Furnishings

How do I Know if my Dog Carries the Mutation for Coat Furnishings?

DDC Veterinary offers a coat-furnishings test for several dog breeds. By identifying the genotype of the parents, our clients can more accurately predict the genotype of future offspring. Breeders can use DNA testing as a tool to more effectively manage mating patterns and make more informed selection decisions.

Furnishings (DNA marker tested – RSPO2): The presence of “furnishings” is usually observed in wire-haired dogs and is best characterized by a longer mustache and eyebrow facial-hair pattern. Like Curl, this is also inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. Therefore, dogs having only 1 copy of the furnishings allele will likely have “furnishings,” but will pass on the non-furnishings (improper coat) allele about 50% of the time.

DNA results are emailed within 5 business days, once all samples are received at the laboratory.

Not sure if you need this test? Check the list below or contact us for a free consultation.

Common Breeds with Coat Furnishings
Brussels Griffon, Chinese Crested, Dachshund, German Wirehaired Pointer, Goldendoodle, Havana Silk Dog, Havanese, Irish Terrier, Labradoodle, Poodle, Portuguese Water Dog, Schnauzer, Scottish Terrier, Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier, Tibetan Terrier.

Your Coat-furnishings DNA-test kit includes:

• Sterile DNA-collection swabs
• Complete instructions

Understanding Results

These are the 3 potential genotypes reported:

• RSP02 Insertion -/- (2 copies of this non-furnishings allele)

This dog does not have furnishings. Some breeds refer to this as improper coat

• RSP02 Insertion +/- (1 copy of this furnishings allele, 1 copy of this non-furnishings allele)

This dog will likely pass on the furnishings gene to 50% of its offspring & the non-furnishings gene (improper coat) to 50% of its offspring

• RSP02 Insertion +/+ (2 copies of this furnishings allele)

This dog will pass on the furnishings gene to 100% of its offspring