Vixen Hills Sheepadoodles

Health Tests

Core Tests(1/2)

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Vixen Hills Sheepadoodles conducts 1 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Sheepadoodle.

Hip Dysplasia

Physical Test

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

Vixen Hills Sheepadoodles conducts 6 additional tests available for the Sheepadoodle.

CA

Genetic Test

Cerebellar Abiotrophy (CA) is a genetic neurological disease that occurs in Old English Sheepdogs. There is a genetic test available to identify if 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.

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.

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.

PCD

Genetic Test

Primary Ciliary Diskinesia is a genetic respiratory disease that can affect Old English Sheepdogs. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.