SA Murrays: Murray River Retrievers

Health Tests

Core Tests(2/2)

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SA Murrays: Murray River Retrievers conducts 2 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Murray River Retriever.

Elbow Dysplasia

Physical Test

These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess the quality of their elbow… 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

SA Murrays: Murray River Retrievers conducts 4 additional tests available for the Murray River Retriever.

CEA

Genetic Test

Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), also known as ‘Choroidal Hypoplasia’ (CH), is a genetic disease affecting the retina. It varies in severity but can cause blindness. The gene responsible has been found in many Collie breeds, so breeders should provide an eye certificate, or blood test the parent dogs to check they are not carriers.

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.

EIC

Genetic Test

Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) is a genetic condition mainly affecting Retrievers and Spaniels. It results in the dog collapsing after periods of intense exercise, even if they are normally able to cope with lower levels of exercise. There is a DNA test available which can indicate if a breeding dog is carrying this disease.

GSD IIIA

Genetic Test

Glycogen Storage Disease Type III-a can affect various gun dog breeds, particularly the Curly Coated Retriever. It causes dangerously low blood glucose and collapse. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.