Blumedley Smooth Collies

Core Tests(2/4)

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Blumedley Smooth Collies conducts 2 out of 4 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Collie (Smooth).

CEA

Genetic Test

Canine/Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), also known as ‘Choroidal Hypoplasia’ (CH), is a genetic disease… Read more

Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)

Genetic Test

This is a disease affecting the spinal cord of older dogs, initially causing wobbliness and… Read more

Blumedley Smooth Collies conducts 4 additional tests available for the Collie (Smooth).

Dermatomyositis

Genetic Test

This is a genetic disease affecting the skin, muscles and blood vessels. It can occur in various Collie breeds. There is a DNA "risk assessment" test available to determine if a breeding dog is low, moderate or high risk, to help breeders with breed pairings and matings.

Grey Collie Syndrome

Genetic Test

Also known as Canine Cyclic Neutropaenia, Grey Collie Syndrome is a stem cell disorder causing dangerously low white blood cell counts in affected Collies. It is accompanied by a much lighter coloured coat than usual. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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.

PRA

Genetic Test

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration of the retina and eventually, blindness. There are a variety of sub-types of PRA, which can occur in various breeds. There are various DNA tests available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.