Shirofuyu White Swiss Shepherds

Core Tests(2/2)

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Shirofuyu White Swiss Shepherds conducts 2 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the White Swiss Shepherd Dog.

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

Shirofuyu White Swiss Shepherds conducts 10 additional tests available for the White Swiss Shepherd Dog.

CLAD

Genetic Test

Canine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (CLAD), is a genetic blood disorder affecting Irish Setters and Red and White Irish Setters. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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.

Factor VII deficiency

Genetic Test

This is a genetic disease that affects a variety of breeds. It causes a blood clotting problem resulting in excessive bleeding. There is a DNA test available to ensure a breeding dog will not pass this condition on their puppies.

Factor VIII Deficiency

Genetic Test

This is a genetic form of haemophilia that affects Shepherd breeds. It causes a blood clotting problem resulting in excessive bleeding. There is a DNA test available to ensure a breeding dog will not pass this condition on their puppies.

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.

Ichthyosis

Genetic Test

This is a serious genetic skin disease that causes flaky dry skin and footpad problems. It can occur in many breeds but is fairly common in Golden Retrievers. There is a DNA test to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this disease and could pass it 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.

RCND

Genetic Test

Renal cystadenocarcinoma and nodular dermatofibrosis (RCND), is a genetic condition which causes masses in the kidneys and skin that become cancerous. Affected dogs might develop kidney disease or cancer. There is a DNA test available to identity whether a breeding dog is carrying the gene causing this condition.

Scott Syndrome

Genetic Test

Scott Syndrome is a rare genetic clotting disorder that can be found in Shepherd breeds. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this disorder.

VWD-1

Genetic Test

Von Willebrand’s Disease (VWD/vWD) is a genetic bleeding disorder caused by a lack of a specific clotting factor. There are three forms of the disease, types 1, 2 & 3. A DNA test is available for each type of VWD to identify whether a breeding dog is a carrier or might be affected. The severity of VWD varies widely between breeds and individuals, ranging from life threatening, through to having no impact on clotting ability.