Lagotto X Poodle

Health Tests

Lagotto X Poodle conducts 5 additional tests available for the Lagotto Romagnolo.

BFJE

Genetic Test

Benign Familial juvenile Epilepsy (BFJE) is a genetic disease specific to the Lagotto Romagnolo, causing seizures. There is a blood test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

Eye Certificate

Physical Test

An eye certificate means the breeder has had their breeding dogs examined by a veterinary ophthalmologist, to confirm they are not affected by any eye conditions which may be passed down genetically to their puppies. If relevant for the breed, it also includes running DNA tests to confirm the dog is not a genetic carrier of hereditary eye diseases, such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA). It includes breeders who have participated in the Australian Canine Eye Scheme (ACES).

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.

Lagotto Storage Disease (LSD)

Genetic Test

This is a neurodegenerative disorder that can affect the Lagotto Romagnolo. It can cause wobbliness, tremors, abnormal eye movements and seizures. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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.