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~All of our parent dogs are genetically screened~
We want to ensure that all our toy shelties as healthy as possible before we consider them for parents.
We get our testing done through Animal Genetics.com
Von Willebrand’s Disease (vWD3, Pseudohemophillia, Vascular hemophillia)
Is a clotting disorder that can result in uncontrolled bleeding, depending on the type of VWD. It is a very serious disorder with no treatment or cure. DNA tests are available to detect carrier, clear, and affected dogs.
Collie Eye Anomally (CEA, Choroidal hypoplasia, CH)
CEA is a recessively inherited disorder that causes abnormal development of the choroid - an important layer of the tissue under the retina of the eye. Since the choroid layer does not develop normally from the start, the primary abnormality can be diagnosed at a very young age. There is no treatment for CEA.
Multi-Drug Resistance (MDR1, Ivertmectin sensitivity)
Multi-Drug Resistance is found in a number of herding breeds, and results in a sensitivity to certain medications. It is found as the result of having the MDR1 gene – better known as the multi-drug resistance gene mutation. Veterinarians are well aware of the possible presence of this gene in herding breeds, and appropriate precautions and alternatives are provided. DNA testing for normal and affected dogs is available.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
DM is a progressive disease of the spinal cord in older dogs. The disease has an insidious onset typically between 8 and 14 years of age. It begins with a loss of coordination (ataxia) in the hind limbs. The weakness gets progressively worse until the dog is unable to walk. The clinical course can range from 6 months to 1 year before the dog becomes paraplegic. If signs progress for a longer period of time, loss of urinary and fecal continence may occur. DM is not painful.
Dermatomyositis (DMS) is a complex, inherited disease that affects a dog’s skin, muscles, and blood vessels.
The (CNGA1) gene in dogs that is associated with a type of progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) that causes vision loss and blindness.
PRA-BBS2 causes a late-onset form of PRA, which is a group of inherited disorders that lead to vision loss and blindness.
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