vWD is a bleeding disorder alot like hemophilia and can be devastating to the dog. There is a DNA test done to see if the dog is clear or a carrier. Our dogs have all be DNA tested for the disease and have come back clear.
Copies of clearances can be seen on request.
Is a malformation of the hip socket. This means that the bone does not fit in the socket properly causing wear and tear on the bones. You will see lameness and horrible pain in this genetic (hereditary) disease. X-rays are take at age 2 or older to evaluate breeding stock to see if this disease is present. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) then look at the x-rays and assign the individual dogs a rating as to the quality of their hips. According to OFA guidelines the following ratings are ok for breeding stock: Excellent, Good, and Fair. Anything below these ratings means that the dog is dysplastic. Once a dog is given a rating that dog is put into their database for reference. A preliminary x-ray can be preformed at 1 year so as to get an idea of the condition of the hips. OFA will not put results of the hips into their database until the dog is x-rayed at 2 yrs or older after the dog is finished growing. In Canada OVC is most commonly used, x-rays are performed at your Vet clinic and sent to Guelph. This usually is a yes/no rating. Our dogs have been cleared for hips/elbows
OFA # on request or can be found on OFA website
Bloat
In this disease the stomach twists in on itself and causes air to be trapped. If this happens the blood supply to the spleen and liver may be cut off. This is an emergency situation and requires immediate veterinarian intervention. Symptoms include abdominal swelling, restlessness, vomiting and shock. There is no test for this disease. Bloat may have a genetic component. All deep chested breeds are susceptible to bloat.
It causes a breakdown of the tissues at the back of the retina causing blindness. This is a hereditary diesease. You may see cloudy eyes resulting in cataracts. Dogs can be tested for this at local eye clinics by certified eye specialists. Dogs with this Disease should NEVER be bred. All our dogs have had their cerf and were all found clear of this disease
Cerf # on request or can be found on Cerf website.
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