Radnor Belgian Shepherds

Core Tests(1/1)

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Radnor Belgian Shepherds conducts 1 out of 1 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervuren).

Hip Dysplasia

Physical Test

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

Radnor Belgian Shepherds conducts 5 additional tests available for the Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervuren).

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.

MDR1

Genetic Test

The MDR-1 gene (Multi-drug Resistance Gene 1) is responsible for producing proteins that protect the brain from harmful chemicals. Some breeds have a mutation in this gene resulting in them being dangerously sensitive to certain chemicals and drugs. It is recommended to test these breeding dogs for the MDR-1 mutation, so they do not pass on the sensitivity to their puppies.

MPS

Genetic Test

Mucopolysaccharidosis is a genetic lysosomal storage disease that can cause various problems including stunted growth and bone deformities. There are a few different variants of this disease that have been identified in different breeds. For many breeds there are DNA tests available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying the condition.

SDCA

Genetic Test

Spongy degeneration with cerebellar ataxia is an inherited disorder in Belgian Shepherds that can cause problems with the brain and nervous system. Affected puppies become wobbly and may develop blindness and seizures. There are various DNA tests available to identify different varieties of this condition.