Valkyrian Dobermanns

Health Tests

Core Tests(1/2)

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Valkyrian Dobermanns conducts 1 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Dobermann.

VWD

Genetic Test

Von Willebrand’s Disease (VWD/vWD) is a genetic bleeding disorder caused by a lack of a specific… Read more

Valkyrian Dobermanns conducts 7 additional tests available for the Dobermann.

Autoimmune Thyroiditis

Physical Test

This is a type of hypothyroidism which can occur in any breed and can be caused by many different things. It is more common in some breeds compared to others, so in these breeds it is recommended that breeding dogs have a blood test to show they have normal thyroid levels at the time of breeding.

Bilateral Deafness

Genetic Test

Bilateral deafness is a form of congenital deafness caused by the MYO7A gene. It was first reported in Dobermans and there is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

CDA

Genetic Test

Coat Dilution Alopecia (CDA) causes a problem with hair follicles, resulting in patchy hair loss in young adult dogs. The hair does not grow back and can predispose the skin to infections. The gene causing CDA is linked with dilute coat colours and is most common in blue Dobermans. Not every dilute coloured dog will develop CDA. There is a DNA test available to help to predict whether a breeding dog might pass on this condition.

DCM

Genetic Test

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a heart disease causing an enlarged heart with stretched heart muscle. Affected dogs are high risk of developing life-threatening heart failure as the abnormal heart cannot beat as effectively. There is a genetic test in some breeds to show if a breeding dog is predisposed to DCM.

Hip Dysplasia

Physical Test

These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs with low hip scores have better hips and are less likely to develop problems in the future. Most large and medium sized dog breeds benefit from hip scoring to ensure they are unlikely to pass hereditary hip problems on to their puppies.

MH

Genetic Test

Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is a rare genetic condition that causes adverse reactions to anaesthetic drugs. It results in the body rapidly overheating and is sometimes fatal. There is now a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

Narcolepsy

Genetic Test

Narcolepsy is a genetic disease which causes affected animals to fall asleep suddenly following periods of excitement, such a feeding or play. These dogs might collapse and appear drowsy or might completely fall asleep. They usually grow out of the condition after about one year of age. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.