Apollyss Pack White German Shepherds

Health Tests

Core Tests(2/2)

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Apollyss Pack White German Shepherds conducts 2 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the German Shepherd Dog.

Elbow Dysplasia

Physical Test

These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess the quality of their elbow… Read more

Hip Dysplasia

Physical Test

These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs with… Read more

Apollyss Pack White German Shepherds conducts 6 additional tests available for the German Shepherd Dog.

Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)

Genetic Test

This is a disease affecting the spinal cord of older dogs, initially causing wobbliness and eventually hindlimb paralysis. It can affect a wide range of breeds. There is now a DNA test that can indicated if a breeding dog is carrying this disease.

Factor VIII Deficiency

Genetic Test

This is a genetic form of haemophilia that affects Shepherd breeds. It causes a blood clotting problem resulting in excessive bleeding. There is a DNA test available to ensure a breeding dog will not pass this condition on their puppies.

HUU

Genetic Test

Hyperuricosuria (HUU) is a genetic disease that causes a build-up of uric acid in the urine, predisposing to painful bladder and kidney stones. It can occur in a range of breeds. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this disease.

MDR1

Genetic Test

The MDR-1 gene (Multi-drug Resistance Gene 1) is responsible for producing proteins that protect the brain from harmful chemicals. Some breeds have a mutation in this gene resulting in them being dangerously sensitive to certain chemicals and drugs. It is recommended to test these breeding dogs for the MDR-1 mutation, so they do not pass on the sensitivity to their puppies.

RCND

Genetic Test

Renal cystadenocarcinoma and nodular dermatofibrosis (RCND), is a genetic condition which causes masses in the kidneys and skin that become cancerous. Affected dogs might develop kidney disease or cancer. There is a DNA test available to identity whether a breeding dog is carrying the gene causing this condition.

Scott Syndrome

Genetic Test

Scott Syndrome is a rare genetic clotting disorder that can be found in Shepherd breeds. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this disorder.