HEALTH TESTING

When buying a new puppy you will want to do everything you can to ensure that the puppy you buy is fit and healthy, both at the time you buy it and take it home, and for the duration of their lives.

DNA genetic health testing is helping breeders to have their breeding dogs health checked and genetically screened to test for various different health conditions before being bred from.

Some breeds have a higher predisposition for certain diseases and health conditions, and with the use of DNA tests can make an informed decision on not only which dogs they breed from, but which sire and dam are compatible to reduce the chance of producing puppies that will go on to develop a range of genetic defects.

It is very important to note that Vet Health Checked does not mean the sire, dam or puppies are health tested.

Hip Scoring is recommended for most breeds and the BVA Eye Scheme can detect many hereditary eye conditions.

Genetic tests are available for many of the other known conditions and new tests are continually being developed. For further information regarding the breed appropriate health tests you can contact the Kennel Club or the relevant breed club.

Health testing does not guarantee quality nor that the puppy will not develop problems later in life. So many influences in the outside world can determine how your puppy will develop.

Note it is not mandatory for breeders to give health testing results when placing an advert and they will be happy to discuss this with you in more detail.

 

HEALTH TESTING RESULTS GUIDE

CEA
n/n
 Clear: Dog tested negative for the Collie Eye Anomaly mutation.
CEA/CEA
 Affected: Dog carries two copies of the Collie Eye Anomaly mutation and will be affected by the disorder. Dog will always pass on a copy of the CEA mutation to any offspring.
n/CEA
 Carrier: Dog carries one copy of the Collie Eye Anomaly mutation and could pass the mutation on to any offspring.

 

CN
n/n
 Clear: Dog tested negative for the Cyclic Neutropenia mutation.
CN/CN
 Affected: Dog has two copies of the Cyclic Neutropenia mutation, and is affected by the disorder.
n/CN
 Carrier: Dog has 1 copy of the Cyclic Neutropenia mutation. The dog is not affected, but can pass this mutation on to any offspring.

 

Degenerative Myelopathy often referred to as DM, and sometimes CDRM - read more HERE
n/n
 Clear: Dog is negative for the Degenerative Myelopathy mutation.
DM/DM
 At Risk: Dog has a significantly higher risk of developing DM, and will always pass on a copy of the mutation to its offspring.
n/DM
 Carrier: Dog carries one copy of the mutation associated with Degenerative Myelopathy, and could pass on the mutation to any offspring.

 

DMS
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at moderate risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at moderate risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at moderate risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at moderate risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at moderate risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at moderate risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at a high risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at a high risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at moderate risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at moderate risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at moderate risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at moderate risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
Dog is at moderate risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at moderate risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at moderate risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at moderate risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at moderate risk of developing Dermatomyositis.
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 Dog is at low risk of developing Dermatomyositis.

 

MDR1
n/n
 Clear: Only normal unaltered allele detected. Dog should not exhibit any sensitivity to ivermectin or other drugs associated with this disorder.
M1/M1
 Affected: Homozygous for MDR1 and dog will always pass the gene on to offspring. Will experience sensitivity to ivermectin or other associated drugs.
n/M1
 Carrier:Dog carries one copy of the mutation and may pass it on to offspring. May experience some sensitivity to ivermectin or other associated drugs