Eskimoyed Samoyeds

Health Tests

Core Tests(3/3)

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Eskimoyed Samoyeds conducts 3 out of 3 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Samoyed.

Elbow Dysplasia

Physical Test

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

Eye Certificate

Physical Test

An eye certificate means the breeder has had their breeding dogs examined by a veterinary… 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

Eskimoyed Samoyeds conducts 4 additional tests available for the Samoyed.

Bile Acid Testing

Physical Test

Congenital abnormalities of the liver, such as a Portosystemic Shunt (PSS), are relatively common in some breeds. Breeders of at-risk breeds may test bile acid levels in their puppies at around 6 weeks old to check that they have normal liver function.

Heart Certificate

Physical Test

A heart certificate indicates that a breeding dog has been screened for heart disease such as DCM or MMVD. Auscultation alone is only accepted as a screening method if performed by a veterinary cardiologist or a GP vet certifying an OFA Basic Cardiac Screen. Echocardiography is an accepted screening method via GP or cardiologist.

Hereditary Neuropathy

Genetic Test

Hereditary Nephropathy (HN) is a genetic form of kidney disease found in some breeds, usually resulting in kidney failure in young dogs. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this disease.

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.