Leafield Jack Russell Terriers

Health Tests

Core Tests(1/1)

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Leafield Jack Russell Terriers conducts 1 out of 1 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Jack Russell Terrier.

Patellar Luxation

Physical Test

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

Leafield Jack Russell Terriers conducts 4 additional tests available for the Jack Russell Terrier.

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.