Imperiums American Staffordshire Terriers

Core Tests(1/1)

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Imperiums American Staffordshire Terriers conducts 1 out of 1 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the American Staffordshire Terrier.

Hip Dysplasia

Physical Test

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

Imperiums American Staffordshire Terriers conducts 3 additional tests available for the American Staffordshire Terrier.

Cerebellar Ataxia

Genetic Test

Cerebellar Ataxia is a genetic disease that has been identified in several breeds. It is a degenerative, neurological disease which causes the cerebellum in the brain to lose function over time. It many breeds this is first noted in neonatal puppies with incoordination and tremoring. It can progress to difficulty walking and eating, becoming life threatening. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

Elbow Dysplasia

Physical Test

These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess the quality of their elbow joints. Dogs with very low ‘elbow scores’ are less likely to develop elbow problems in the future and less likely to pass hereditary elbow problems on to their puppies.

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.