Every Optimal Selection kit screens for the 10 genetic conditions most relevant to Golden Retrievers, including the newly added Ichthyosis Types 1 & 2 tests, plus 280+ other inherited conditions.
What We Test
Select a test to see what it screens for. Tests marked New were added this year. One test is a linked-marker test: it reads DNA inherited alongside the condition rather than the causal mutation itself.
Breed-relevant results come first in your report; the full panel, genetic diversity and 50+ trait tests are always included. Compare kits
See exactly what you’ll get back.
Results land in your breeder dashboard in about 2–3 weeks. Each condition is reported as clear, carrier or at risk, with the Golden Retriever–relevant tests listed first and a printable technical report for your registry.
Plan the pairing before the puppies.
Litter Predict compares a sire and dam’s results to forecast the litter’s health, genetic diversity and coat traits, so you can pair a carrier with a clear mate instead of removing a good dog from your program.
Golden Retriever Health Testing: A Comprehensive Guide
Our breeder team’s deep dive into every Golden Retriever test, how to read your results, and how to build a screening plan with OFA CHIC.
Dogs can’t talk, but their DNA can.
