Taureauxroug Pugs Perth

Core Tests(3/6)

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Taureauxroug Pugs Perth conducts 3 out of 6 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Pug.

BOAS Exercise Tolerance Test

Physical Test

This test involves running the dog at a steady trot for three-minutes and assessing their… Read more

Fit-to-breed Certificate

Physical Test

Breeders of breeds who fall under the RightPaw Brachycephalic Policy are required to provide an… 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

Taureauxroug Pugs Perth conducts 6 additional tests available for the Pug.

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.

MHA

Genetic Test

May-Hegglin Anomaly (MHA) is a rare blood disease that results in low numbers of platelets and the presence of abnormal, giant platelets. It can cause clotting abnormalities and bleeding. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

NME

Genetic Test

NME (Necrotising Meningoencephalitis), also known as Pug Dog Encephalitis or PDE, is a serious inherited disease that causes inflammation of the brain. It can result in neurological symptoms such as seizures, abnormal behaviour and blindness. It is a progressive disease that is ultimately fatal. There is a DNA test available to identity whether a breeding dog is a carrier of this condition.

PKD

Genetic Test

Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) is a genetic disorder resulting in low levels of an energy-producing enzyme in the body. Affected dogs can experience lethargy, exercise intolerance and severe anaemia. There is a DNA available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

Spinal Abnormalities

Physical Test

Many breeds with screw-tails or long backs are prone to congenital spinal abnormalities such as hemivertebrae or disc calcification. These can cause spinal kinks and instability resulting in a high rate of slipped discs and spinal injury. Breeders can conduct xrays to identify if a breeding dog has a high risk of spinal instability. These dogs should not be bred. Some breeders will also xray puppies at 6-8 weeks old to confirm the status of their spine for new owners.