Kabova Pugs

Health Tests

Core Tests(3/6)

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Kabova Pugs conducts 3 out of 6 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Pug.

Fit-to-breed Certificate

Physical Test

Breeders of breeds who fall under the RightPaw Brachycephalic Policy are required to provide an… 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

Patellar Luxation

Physical Test

Dogs affected by patellar luxation have loose kneecaps that may pop in and out of the knee joint,… Read more

Kabova Pugs conducts 4 additional tests available for the Pug.

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.

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.

MHA

Genetic Test

May-Hegglin Anomaly (MHA) is a rare blood disease that results in low numbers of platelets and the presence of abnormal, giant platelets. It can cause clotting abnormalities and bleeding. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

PKD

Genetic Test

Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) is a genetic disorder resulting in low levels of an energy-producing enzyme in the body. Affected dogs can experience lethargy, exercise intolerance and severe anaemia. There is a DNA available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.