Nyahridge Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Health Tests

Core Tests(1/1)

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Nyahridge Rhodesian Ridgebacks conducts 1 out of 1 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Rhodesian Ridgeback.

Hip Dysplasia

Physical Test

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

Nyahridge Rhodesian Ridgebacks conducts 3 additional tests available for the Rhodesian Ridgeback.

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.

Dermoid Sinus

Physical Test

This is a hole extending from the skin above the spine down to the tissues below, predisposing to serious infections. They are caused by the same gene that gives Rhodesian Ridgebacks their ‘ridge’, so eliminating this condition is not possible whilst the ridge is part of the breed standard. A dog with a dermoid sinus should not be bred.

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.