Family Dogs Victoria Jack Russell Cross

Health Tests

Family Dogs Victoria Jack Russell Cross conducts 5 additional tests available for the Jack Russell Cross.

CHG

Genetic Test

Congenital Hypothyroidism with Goitre (CHG) is a genetic type of hypothyroidism that can be found in Fox Terriers, English Toy Terriers and Tenterfield Terriers. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

CMS

Genetic Test

Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS) is genetic disease that causes extreme muscle weakness after just a short amount of exercise. It can result in puppies or dogs who collapse after only five to thirty minutes of exercise. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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.

PLL

Genetic Test

Primary Lens Luxation (PLL) is a genetic cause of blindness found in dogs, particularly affecting terrier breeds. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

SCA

Genetic Test

Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) is a genetic brain disease affecting a few terrier breeds including Jack Russells. It causes wobbliness, incoordination and a strange walk. There is a DNA test to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.