We are compiling a list of the different health screening tests available now to breeders.

We are aware of Hips/elbows and eyes, but what else can be screened for and how do they 'score' each test result?

EG: Hips  RH 8 / LH 11 total: 19

Please can we keep replies as straight forward and 'simple' as possible. We just need to know the basics.

Also, is testing carried out yearly or is it a one off test?

Your help as always, is much appreciated

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

MRI scanned for SM(Syringomyelia)-Results are Malformation present/Sphiinx present/Hernination present/clear at the time of scan-can be a mix of all, 2, 1 or none

It is a one off scan

Heart for MVD(Mitre Valve Disorder) can be screened from birth on a scale of 0-6 & is a annual test

Border Collies/Smooth Collies/Rough Collies

DNA tested for MDR 1(Multi Drug Reaction)(one off from full weaning)-Affected/Carrier/Normal

As well as Clinical eye tests-DNA testing for CEA/CH-one off as soon as puppy can have enough blood taken-Affected/Carrier/Normal

Border Collies

DNA tested for CL & TNS-one off as soon as puppy can have enough blood taken-Affected/Carrier/Normal

Puppies from genetically normal parents do not need to be tested for the conditions

BAER is a one-off test, done at any age after 5 weeks. The three possible results are bilateral hearing, unilateral hearing, or totally/bilaterally deaf.

Deerhound - Liver shunt test at 8 weeks old - one off test

Factor VII - recommended that all Deerhounds are tested re this (clear/carrier/affected), puppies from clear parents do not need testing - one off test

Briards ( Congential Stationary Night Blindness) CSNB

a test determines whether a dog is clear ( no copies of mutant gene )

a Carrier ( one copy of the mutant gene and one normal gene )

or affected (two copies of the mutant gene )

DNA test

forgot to add

puppies from clear parents do not need testing - one off test

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERIERS

L2 AND HEREDITERY CATARACTS
PPVB AND PVPB (think its that way round)

basically two different eye test,
one done by qualified specialist vet and the l2 and hereditery cataract done via dna swabs

for swabs contact animal health trust

EITHER Clear, carrier or effected, carriers must only be bred with a clear, efected not bred at all..

l2 is not an eye test its something to do with the brain,

Australian Shepherds

DNA testing for MDR1(Multi Drug Reaction)  -Affected/Carrier/Normal (one off blood test or mouth swab)

DNA testing for CEA/CH and PRA  -Affected/Carrier/Normal (one off blood test)

DNA testing for preliminary cataracts *new* (one off mouth swab)

Gabrielle

Cocker Spaniels

DNA testing for FN (Familial Nethropathy) Normal/Carrier/Affected one off blood test or cheek swab
DNA testing for PRA Clear/Carrier/Affected one off blood test or cheek swab (I believe)