Necessary health tests before breeding - Page 7

JoedeeUK · #61 (**permalink**) 15-01-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by wildmagic

Australian Shepherd
Hip testing
CERF
Thyroid testing

Plus MDR1, CEA(CH), prcd PRA-DNA testing
Eye testing
Elbow scoring

HorseNutritionist · #62 (**permalink**) 21-01-2011, 10:10 AM

Does anyone know what tests should be done before breeding Beagles? I've looked for it here but couldn't find anything.

Appreciate your help....

Taylorbaby · #63 (**permalink**) 21-01-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by HorseNutritionist

Does anyone know what tests should be done before breeding Beagles? I've looked for it here but couldn't find anything.

Appreciate your help....

BEAGLE HEALTH PROBLEMS

also look up 'breeding beagles health tests' on google loads of sites come up

tiddliewink · #64 (**permalink**) 09-04-2011, 08:15 PM

There is a new DNA test for Beagles now. Common name 'Chinese' something or other. The Beagle club sites should now have the info, or maybe something on the Kennel Club web site??

Sorry cant come up with the correct name..

leashedForLife · #65 (**permalink**) 10-04-2011, 03:04 AM

CANINE GENETICS; CONGENITAL & HERITABLE DISORDERS IN DOGS

Beagle: 10, 11, 21, 34, 37, 42, 43, 54, 55, 65, 72, 80, 88, 94a, 109, 114, 120, 121, 135, 136, 146, 147, 157, 166, 168, 173, 182, 188a, 192, 193a, 202, 204, 212, 220, 227, 242, 245, 256, 260, 267, 270, 275, 280, 310, 312, 327, 330

10. Allergies: same as in humans. Dogs can be allergic to things they come in contact with, eat or inhale.

11. Amyloidosis: abnormal deposits of proteinaceous material called amyloid are laid down in tissues and impair
their function. Common in Akitas and Chinese Shar-Peis.

21. Atopic dermatitis: a skin disease caused by a dog's reaction to an inhalant allergy. (See #81)

34. Bundle branch block: an abnormality of the electrical conduction mechanism of the heart.

37. Cancer, bladder: as in humans, cancer arising from the bladder.

42. Cataract: a change in structure of the lens of the eye leading to cloudiness and usually to blindness.

43. Cataract with microphthalmia: the dog has cataracts along with abnormally small eyes.

54. Cleft lip: the two halves of the upper lip do not join together. Cleft palate & cleft lip are often seen together.

55. Cleft palate: the roof of the mouth does not close & the inside of the nose [sinus] opens into the mouth.

65. Corneal dystrophy: an abnormality usually characterized by shallow pits in the surface of the cornea.

72. Cutaneous asthenia: the skin lacks normal strength, elasticity & sensation, AKA Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Seen in several breeds, including English Springer-Spaniels & Boxers. (See #94a.)

80. Demodicosis: a skin disease (mange) caused by microscopic Demodex canis mites, which live within
the skin-layers & produce an immunodeficiency syndrome.
Note: in my personal opinion, a Demodex-outbreak is a sign of an immune-deficiency, not a cause of one.

88. Distichiasis: abnormally growing eyelashes.

94a. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: a connective-tissue disease characterized by loose, hyperextensible
& very-fragile skin that tears easily (see #72).

109. Epilepsy: a disease characterized by convulsions (seizures) and/or disturbances of consciousness.

114. Eversion of nictitating membrane: a condition where the third eyelid is protruding.

120. Factor VII deficiency: a mild bleeding disease, primarily found in Beagles.

121. Factor VIII deficiency or hemophilia A: the most-common severe inherited clotting-disorder of humans & nonhumans.
Inherited as a sex-linked recessive (carried asymptomatically by females & affecting males). Affects most breeds.

135. Glaucoma: abnormally-high pressure within the eye.

136. Globoid cell leukodystrophy: abnormal development and/or function of certain types of white globoid cells
in the brain. (See #193a.)

146. Hemolytic anemia: anemia caused by an autoimmune destruction of the red blood cells.
Particularly common in Cocker Spaniels and Old English Sheepdogs, as well as several other breeds.

147. Hemophilia A: a blood clotting disorder due to deficiency of coagulation factor VIII;
the most common type of hemophilia in dogs. (See #121)

157. Hypercholesterolemia: too much cholesterol in the bloodstream, often associated with hypothyroidism.

166. Hypothyroidism: an endocrine disease: the body produces an abnormally low amount of thyroid hormones,
due to autoimmune destruction of the thyroid gland; it affects over 50 dog breeds. (See #192, #312)

168. Immunoglobulin-A deficiency: secretory immune globulins are low; common in Chinese Shar-Peis & Beagles. (See #187)

173. Intervertebral disc-disease: the cartilaginous discs between vertebrae are abnormal, prone to rupture & misalignment.

182. Kidney aplasia, unilateral: a developmental abnormality, one kidney fails to develop; AKA renal agenesis.

188a. Lipidosis: a form of lysosomal storage disease where lipids accumulate in nerves.
Called GM- 1 gangliosidosis in Portuguese water dogs. (See #193a.)

192. Lymphocytic thyroiditis: an autoimmune disease causing inflammation & destruction of the thyroid,
which becomes infiltrated with lymphocytes & leads to hypothyroidism; the most common endocrine disease of dogs,
with an inherited predisposition (see #166, #312).

193a. Lysosomal storage diseases: a group of progressive multifocal neurologic disorders caused by specific
enzyme-deficiencies; the nerve cells die & their respective enzyme-substrates accumulate in cells. (See #299a)

202. Mononephrosis: a condition where only one kidney is present.

204. Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia: many of the long-bones develop abnormally due to changes in the growth-plates.

212. Necrotizing panotitis: a severe infection of the ear & surrounding tissues.

220. Optic nerve hypoplasia: the optic nerve going from the eye to the brain is too small.

227. Otocephalic syndrome: a developmental abnormality, the animal lacks a lower jaw, & the ears meet below the face.

240. Perianal adenoma: a cancer arising from a cell of a gland found near the anus.
242. Perianal gland tumor: (see #240)

245. Persistent pupillary membrane: a developmental abnormality, the membrane of the iris does not form properly.

256. Progressive retinal atrophy: the retina slowly deteriorates, with night-blindness first, then loss of sight
in dim light, & finally, total blindness.

260. Pulmonic stenosis: one valve of the heart does not open properly.

267. Renal hypoplasia: a condition where the kidney(s) do not develop completely.

270. Retinal dysplasia: a condition where the retina is malformed.

275. Sebaceous gland tumor: a tumor arising from sebaceous glands of the skin.

280. Short tail: a tail that is abnormally short for the breed in question.

310. Tetralogy of Fallot: a specific four-way developmental abnormality of the heart & associated great vessels.

312. Thyroiditis: an autoimmune inflammatory disease of the thyroid gland. (See #166 & 192)

327. Ventricular septal defect: an abnormality (usually a hole) in the wall between two chambers of the heart.

330. von Willebrand's disease: a bleeding disorder caused by defective blood platelets, found in 59 dog-breeds,
often seen in Doberman Pinschers; it is autosomally inherited & affects both sexes.

leashedForLife · #66 (**permalink**) 10-04-2011, 03:19 AM

Chinese Beagle Syndrome

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Musladin-Lueke Syndrome -
MLS-affected Beagles have short outer toes & they walk upright on their front feet in what resembles a ballerina stance.
Often all four feet are affected. Affected Beagles often have tighter skin with limited “scruff”. Their bodies feel hard due
to the tight skin, tendons & muscles. They often appear very well muscled. Their head shape is also notably different,
having a flat skull, higher ear set, ear folds & slanted eyes.
Tails are often carried in a straight, stiff fashion & some Beagles have noticeable kinks in the tail as well.
The syndrome can be determined very early on, at 2 to 4 weeks if you know what to look for. (see picture of 4-WO puppies).
The syndrome progressively gets worse until about 1 year of age when the dog then stabilizes. It is also important
to note that there are varying degrees of 'affectedness' with many Beagles & breeders should look at any or all
of the above indicators to assist in determining an MLS-diagnosis or a potential MLS carrier.
Ear folds, high toes or tight skin as a single trait does not automatically indicate carrier or affected status.
There have been dogs with ear folds, high toes or tight skin that were not carriers. Dogs with total normal appearance
have been determined to be carriers. The only way to determine normal or carrier status is to TEST.
Unless there are associated congenital or genetic problems, these Beagles will have a normal life span.
A genetic-marker test has been developed & this test is available through the Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL)
of the School of Vet-Medicine at UC-Davis. The DNA test is offered at the very reasonable cost of $50.

also note that very-young pups can be diagnosed or tagged suspicious by carefully fingering their soft ears -
or looking attentively to the ear-set or ear-carriage.

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Most owners & breeders that have MLS-Beagles have noted an abnormal ear cartilage.
It may be felt as early as 3-weeks of age. Some Beagles just have a odd 'ribbon'-type feel in the ear, & others
actually have extra folds from the cartilage. Abnormal ear-carriage can be seen almost at birth.

there are a number of hyperlinks to photos at the link.

prashu023rohilla · #67 (**permalink**) 14-04-2011, 04:58 PM

i think 4 necessary steps should be taken
1.Hips and Elbows Test
2.Eye Test
3.Heart Test
4.Brucellosis Test

leashedForLife · #68 (**permalink**) 28-06-2011, 04:41 PM

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it USED TO BE on many purebred-websites, but now i cannot find it.

so i am copying it in sections for posterity, before it vanishes.

Quote:

GUIDE TO CONGENITAL AND
HERITABLE
DISORDERS IN DOGS*

Before you decide whether to buy a dog from a breeder or a pet shop, please assess
the impact this will have on the current serious problem of dog overpopulation. In our
country alone, millions of dogs are killed each year simply because there are too many
for the number of homes available. Purchasing dogs from commercial sources ensures
the continued death of other dogs waiting for homes in our animal control facilities or
shelters. Adopting a dog from an animal control facility or shelter will save a life. Dogs
from these sources will not cost any more to feed and are unlikely to require any greater
care than purebred dogs. More importantly, they will be equally as loving, lovable and
compatible with your family.

If you are set on having a particular breed of dog, there are many options available.
There are many active breed rescue groups which concentrate on finding homes for
existing dogs of virtually any breed. Also, at many of the animal control facilities or
shelters, a substantial percentage of the dogs available are purebreds.

There is another consideration with respect to purebred dogs, particularly those from
irresponsible breeders or puppy mills and that is the issue of congenital or genetically
transmitted disorders. Purebred dogs of many breeds and even mixed breed dogs are
prone to specific abnormalities which may be familial or genetic in nature. Often, these
health problems are unapparent to the average person, but could result in misery for
both the dog and her or his guardians.

This booklet is intended to make you aware of the potential problems associated with
various purebred dogs. If you do decide to purchase a purebred dog, it would be
prudent to ask the seller if any of the relatives have been affected by the conditions
listed for that breed. Furthermore, you should ask the seller who will be responsible for
the veterinary costs if a puppy is afflicted with a heritable disease which may not
manifest itself until later in life.

*Includes Genetic Predisposition to Diseases
First printing: August 1994, revised August 1997, November 2000, January 2004, and March 2006.
Special thanks to: W. Jean Dodds, D.V.M., Susan Hall, D.V.M., and Kay Inks

Directory

Provides a list of 166 more commonly known purebred dog breeds, each of which is
accompanied by a number or series of numbers that correspond to the congenital and
heritable diseases identified and described in Section II.

This section provides an alphabetical listing of congenital and genetically transmitted
diseases that may occur in purebred dogs. Each disease is assigned an identification
number, and some diseases are followed by the names of the breeds known to be
subject to those diseases.

How to use this book

If you are thinking about acquiring a purebred dog, refer to Section I to find out the
number of congenital and genetically transmitted diseases associated with the breed or
breeds in which you are interested. Refer to Section II to find the names and definitions
of those diseases.

Disclaimer:

This report was designed to catalogue the identified congenital and hereditary disorders
found in purebred dogs and to describe other common conditions that are thought to be
genetic in origin because they appear with higher-than-expected frequency in certain
breeds.

The knowledge of and experience with animal diseases is always changing, and new
diseases are discovered each year. As a result, this catalogue cannot be complete.
Every attempt has been made, nevertheless, to provide the latest information from
published articles in scientific and popular journals, from review chapters written by
veterinary and other professionals, and from breed-club literature provided by
designated representatives of individual breed clubs.

The conditions listed in the Guide to Congenital and Heritable Disorders in Dogs occur
with different degrees of frequency and severity from one breed to the next. Hip
dysplasia, umbilical hernias, and allergies, for example, are common conditions found in
many breeds, whereas serious malformations and life-threatening diseases are typically
found with less frequency. The impact of a particular disorder on the health and
longevity of the breed or breeds that it affects will depend on the nature and severity of
that disorder. Therefore, no attempt has been made to assign priority among the
diseases identified in this catalogue. This sort of information should be sought from
veterinarians and other medical professionals with relevant experience and from
national breed-club representatives, whose names can be obtained from the American
Kennel Club, 51 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010.

Aberdeen Terrier: 324
Affenpinscher: 12, 55, 98, 218, 235, 236, 330
Afghan Hound: 14, 42, 65, 96, 114, 121, 135, 145, 147, 166, 192,
206a, 211, 221, 221a, 239, 245, 256, 269, 270, 312, 330
Airedale Terrier: 7, 9, 48, 65, 88, 103, 122, 140, 146, 148, 165,
166, 168, 192, 206a, 230, 256, 269, 270, 273a, 312, 314, 318, 330
Akbash: 166, 192, 312, 318
Akita: 9, 10, 11, 27, 31, 43, 65, 71, 103, 114, 115, 131, 135, 137,
140, 146, 152, 156, 166, 172, 178a, 192, 193a, 199, 206, 221, 221a,
239, 256, 258a, 270, 273a, 291, 311a, 312, 318, 329, 330
Alaskan Malamute: 13, 42, 59, 65, 67, 80, 85, 89, 120, 121, 122,
128a,135, 144, 147, 148, 150, 152, 166, 206a, 213, 221, 221a, 250b,
256, 266, 299b, 330, 334
American Bulldog: 42, 80, 95, 103, 152, 166, 214,330
American Cocker Spaniel: 1, 2, 10, 12, 18, 26, 27, 38, 38a, 42, 43,
54, 55, 64, 65, 69, 72, 73, 88, 94, 94a, 95, 103, 107, 109, 121,
123, 135, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 152, 154, 166, 171, 173, 179,
181, 186, 188, 192, 193a, 197, 220, 221, 221a, 226, 228, 235, 236,
242, 245, 250, 254, 256, 266, 270, 275, 276, 286, 307, 311a, 312,
318, 319, 320, 330
American Eskimo: 10, 21, 22, 81, 156, 166, 239, 263, 303a
American Foxhound: 78, 199, 290, 311
American Staffordshire Terrier: 42, 54, 55, 88, 103, 143a,152,166,
193a, 204a, 214, 221, 221a, 256
American Water Spaniel: 42, 150, 270
Antarctic Husky: 103, 147
Australian Cattle Dog (Australian Blue Heeler): 42, 78, 109, 121,
124b, 147, 149, 152, 166, 171, 177, 186, 193a, 200, 214, 221, 228,
245, 256, 270, 318, 319
Australian Kelpie: 58, 199, 203, 256
Australian Shepherd: 42, 52, 55, 58, 78, 86, 89, 152, 166, 176a,
193a,199, 203, 214, 221, 221a, 245, 256, 269, 270, 287, 318, 328,
329, 330
Australian Terrier: 85, 185, 256, 270
Basenji: 27, 56, 59, 66, 124c, 146, 166, 171, 172, 192, 245, 256,
263, 268, 270, 318
Basset Hound: 5, 9, 9a, 15, 24a, 27, 31, 61a, 70, 94, 103, 105,
109, 114, 120, 121, 131, 135, 136, 140, 146, 147, 157, 159a, 166,
168, 169, 170, 171, 173, 174, 186, 190, 193, 196, 221, 221a, 222,
226, 231, 235, 245, 249, 250, 256, 273a, 274, 291, 299, 311, 318,
330, 332

Beagle: 10, 11, 21, 34, 37, 42, 43, 54, 55, 65, 72, 80, 88, 94a,
109, 114, 120, 121, 135, 136, 146, 147, 150, 157, 166, 168, 173,
182, 188a, 192, 193a, 202, 204, 212, 220, 227, 242, 245, 256, 260,
267, 270, 275, 280, 310, 312, 327, 330
Bearded Collie: 9a, 27, 42, 65, 146, 152, 159a, 166, 192, 239,245,
256, 269, 270, 286, 303, 311a, 312
Bedlington Terrier: 2, 23, 42, 52a, 64, 88, 94, 184, 199, 210, 223,
256, 265, 266, 269, 270
Belgian Malinois: 109, 152, 166, 256
Belgian Sheepdog: 42, 109, 152, 166, 204a, 230, 256, 269, 270
Belgian Tervuren: 42, 109, 166, 221, 221a, 230, 245b, 256
Bernese Mountain Dog: 20, 42, 46, 47, 54, 55, 95, 103, 149, 149d,
152, 153a,166, 194b, 221, 221a, 255, 256, 258a, 269, 318
Bichon Frise: 42, 53, 65, 103, 109, 110, 122, 148, 235, 250, 269,
270, 322a, 331a
Black and Tan Coonhound: 94, 103, 122, 148, 152, 221, 221a, 252
Bloodhound: 31, 94, 103, 114, 131, 152, 166, 179, 181, 195, 221,
221a, 245, 324
Blue Tick Hound: 136, 193a, 221, 221a
Border Collie: 2, 52, 58, 64, 65, 86, 109, 149, 152, 186, 214, 221,
221a, 256
Border Terrier: 17, 39, 42, 58, 68, 70, 126, 145, 186, 196, 217,
235, 248, 256, 270, 324, 327
Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound): 31, 36, 42, 118, 131, 152, 155, 166,
192, 199, 200, 230, 245, 256, 270, 312, 330
Boston Terrier: 10, 12, 17, 22, 39, 42, 54, 55, 65, 67, 68, 71, 78,
80, 88, 90, 103, 112, 114, 135, 145, 151, 154, 159, 166, 171, 174,
179, 181, 196, 197, 235, 236, 237, 248, 256, 262, 275, 295, 304,
308
Bouvier des Flandres: 27, 42, 55, 74, 90, 94, 100, 103, 131, 135,
152, 166, 184a, 221, 221a, 300, 318, 330
Boxer: 3, 6, 8, 10, 22, 24, 38, 38a, 42, 67, 72, 75, 80, 83, 88,
94a, 99, 103, 113, 114, 119, 121, 131, 134, 139, 149, 153, 156,
166, 192, 193, 196, 214a, 221, 221a, 242a, 250, 256, 277, 293, 294,
297, 300, 304a, 312, 317, 325, 330
Briard: 42, 61d,105, 166, 231, 256, 330
Brittany: 42, 55, 61b, 61d, 88, 109, 121, 147, 149c, 166, 186, 221,
221a, 256, 270
Brussels Griffon: 1, 42, 54, 55, 88, 152, 154, 185, 235, 256, 278,
281
Bullmastiff: 3, 27, 31, 51, 55, 88, 103, 114, 131, 135, 152, 166,
192, 193, 221, 221a, 245, 256, 270, 273, 280, 312, 325
Bull Terrier: 7, 12, 21, 27, 37b, 70, 78, 80, 94, 103, 130, 143a,
149b, 171, 186, 192, 196, 201, 221, 221a, 235, 250b, 261, 264a,
266a, 294, 312, 318, 333

Cairn Terrier: 1, 42, 48, 68, 75, 85,121, 122, 135, 136, 147, 148,
149, 149c, 166, 171, 186, 193a, 199a, 252a, 256, 263, 270, 330
Cardigan Welsh Corgi: 61a, 75, 90, 103, 135, 169, 173, 186, 245,
256, 270
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: 37b, 42, 65, 85, 88, 103, 114a,124d,
166, 179, 199, 201, 235, 249, 256, 270, 305, 311a
Chesapeake Bay Retriever: 42, 88, 103, 114, 152, 166, 192, 221,
221a, 256, 270, 312, 330
Chihuahua: 55, 57, 65, 70, 87, 103, 121, 135, 147, 149, 154, 160,
162, 166, 175, 179, 181, 186, 201, 206, 214, 221, 221a, 235, 256,
260, 313
Chinese Crested: 21, 85, 143a, 166, 271
Chinese Shar-Pei: 10, 11, 22, 29, 72a, 80, 94, 95, 103, 128, 129,
130, 135, 152, 166, 168, 172, 186, 187, 202a, 221, 221a, 226, 235,
250, 256, 270, 276, 277a, 295, 319, 326
Chinook: 22, 98a, 166.
Chow Chow: 9b, 27, 31, 42, 48, 55, 61, 80, 88, 94, 95, 98, 103,
130, 135, 140, 152, 160a, 165, 166, 172, 192, 193, 197, 204, 221,
221a, 230, 239, 245, 250, 256, 273a, 280, 312
Clumber Spaniel: 94, 103, 152, 309, 319, 324
Collie: 33, 37, 42, 45, 52, 58, 59, 60, 65, 73, 78, 80, 82, 86, 88,
89, 103, 109, 121, 126, 131, 140, 147, 152, 166, 171, 176, 176a,
192, 199, 203, 208, 209, 220, 221, 221a, 236, 238, 239, 245, 250,
256, 269, 270, 273a, 312, 318, 330
Coton de Tulear: 21, 78, 115, 152, 166, 192, 200, 235, 312
Curly-Coated Retriever: 42, 88, 94, 103, 137, 193a, 256, 299b
Dalmatian: 2, 10, 22, 32, 38, 64, 78, 80, 81, 83, 88, 103, 129,
130, 135, 136, 140, 143a, 152, 166, 184a, 192, 193a, 199, 214, 221,
221a, 230, 250b, 256, 258a, 268, 273a, 275, 294, 312, 321, 322,
322a
Dandie Dinmont Terrier: 3, 42, 67, 87, 97, 103, 135, 149, 152, 166,
173, 235, 245, 281
Doberman Pinscher: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9a, 27, 35, 38, 42, 51, 52a, 53,
59, 60a, 64, 68, 80, 103, 105, 121, 127, 129, 138a, 140, 143a, 146,
147, 152, 161, 166, 170, 173, 182, 192, 199, 206a, 221, 221a, 225,
231, 239, 243, 245, 250, 251, 256, 266, 266a, 267, 270, 273a, 292,
303a, 304a, 312, 328, 330
English Bulldog: 1, 3, 6, 19, 42, 54, 55, 57, 80, 88, 90, 94, 98,
103, 116, 128, 129, 130, 145, 152, 154, 164, 166, 179, 181, 193,
196, 201, 205, 217, 242, 245, 250, 260, 261, 278, 280, 287, 308,
313, 325, 330
English Cocker Spaniel: 42, 70, 88, 94, 103, 119, 135, 146, 147,
149b, 150, 166, 177, 186, 214, 221, 221a, 226, 236, 245, 256, 259,
270, 304, 330
English Foxhound: 78, 290

English Setter: 27, 31, 42, 61, 68, 78, 91, 94, 103, 121, 124b,
147, 152, 160, 166, 177, 181, 188a, 192, 193a, 214, 221, 221a, 256,
258a, 312, 323, 330
English Springer Spaniel: 9a, 10, 12, 18, 26, 27, 42, 43, 54, 55,
59, 65, 69, 72, 88, 94, 94a, 95, 103, 107, 109, 121, 123, 124,
129b, 135, 140, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 152, 154, 159a, 160a, 166,
171, 173, 188, 193a, 197, 206, 206a, 213, 220, 221, 221a, 226, 228,
235, 236, 242, 245, 245a, 254, 256, 264a, 266, 270, 273a, 275, 276,
286, 307, 318, 319, 320, 330
English Toy Spaniel (King Charles and Ruby Blenheim Spaniels): 42,
55, 65, 85, 103, 143, 235, 249, 270, 311a, 318
Field Spaniel: 14, 42, 166, 256, 270
Finnish Spitz: 85, 166
Flat-Coated Retriever: 42, 88, 94, 103, 152, 153a, 166, 256, 286a
French Bulldog: 42, 54, 55, 88, 90, 98, 103, 119, 121, 122, 145,
147, 148, 172, 173, 261, 330
German Pinscher: 27, 166
German Shepherd: 10, 21, 27, 36, 38, 42, 43a, 44, 54, 55, 59, 65,
72, 72b, 75, 79a, 81, 83, 86, 89, 94a, 95, 102, 103, 105, 109, 112,
114, 121, 122, 129a, 130, 221a, 131, 137, 140, 143a, 147, 148,
149c, 152, 166, 168, 171a, 180, 186, 190a, 191, 192, 193a, 194,
202b, 208, 214a, 218a, 220, 221, 221a, 225, 226, 229, 230, 231,
236, 238, 241, 243, 247, 250, 250b, 256, 258a, 266, 270, 273a, 276,
283, 299b, 300, 306, 312, 316, 320, 327a, 330
German Shorthaired Pointer: 8, 9a, 42, 65, 103, 114, 124b,
125,131, 150, 152, 159a, 166, 177, 188a, 191, 193a, 196, 197, 206,
214, 221, 221a, 230, 256, 300, 311, 330
German Wirehaired Pointer: 42, 103, 148, 152, 166, 221, 221a, 270,
302, 330
Giant Schnauzer: 42, 89,105, 135, 146, 152, 155, 158, 166, 190a,
192, 218a, 221, 221a, 231, 256, 269, 270, 276, 311a, 312, 327b
Golden Retriever: 7, 9, 10, 21, 22, 27, 38, 42, 49a, 52a, 59, 65,
81, 85, 88, 94, 95, 103, 121, 129, 129a, 130, 140, 143a, 146, 147,
149, 152, 166, 178, 192, 193, 193a, 204a, 206, 220, 221, 221a, 245,
250, 250b, 256, 258a, 262, 266a, 273a, 300, 308a, 312, 328, 329
Gordon Setter: 31, 42, 45, 103, 128a, 131, 152, 166, 221, 221a,
256, 179, 181, 270, 307
Great Dane: 6, 7, 9a, 31, 36, 38, 42, 48, 50, 51, 61, 75, 78, 80,
83, 88, 94, 103, 114, 131, 135, 144, 152, 153, 155, 158, 159a, 166,
176, 192, 198, 199, 201, 204a, 211, 221, 221a, 225, 243, 250, 255,
256, 270, 292, 298, 312, 330
Great Pyrenees: 5, 9, 16, 31, 42, 78, 80, 94, 103, 122, 124, 131,
148, 152, 166, 195, 221, 221a, 244, 245, 256, 303a, 304, 311a, 325
Greyhound: 14, 42, 65, 72, 88, 90, 94a, 109, 112, 121, 143a, 147,
155, 166, 186, 190a, 218a, 220, 221, 221a, 225, 230, 237, 245, 256,
279, 326, 330

Harrier: none reported
Havanese: 10, 42, 140, 149,166, 245, 256, 269, 273a
Ibizan Hound: 10, 14, 42, 70, 166, 270, 311a

leashedForLife · #69 (**permalink**) 28-06-2011, 04:43 PM

continuing with the breeds list - [section A]

Quote:

Irish Red and White Setter: 37a, 166, 192, 312
Irish Setter: 7, 10, 22, 27, 31, 37a, 40, 42, 61, 65, 79, 81, 88,
103, 109, 121, 129, 130, 131, 132, 136a, 138a, 140, 146, 147, 152,
166, 168, 172, 186, 191, 192, 198, 206a, 220, 221, 221a, 225, 243,
245, 250, 256, 258a, 262, 264, 273a, 275, 276, 311a, 312, 320, 324,
328, 329
Irish Terrier: 75, 85a, 204a, 256
Irish Water Spaniel: 42, 152, 166, 167, 195, 245, 256, 330
Irish Wolfhound: 10, 31, 38, 42, 103, 131, 149, 152, 155, 158, 166,
221, 221a, 225, 250, 330
Italian Greyhound: 14, 42, 61, 65, 70, 109, 135, 143a, 166, 220,
243, 256, 311a
Japanese Spaniel (Japanese Chin): 42, 57, 70, 88, 103, 110, 137,
235, 256, 313
Keeshond: 1, 9b, 42, 63, 71, 85, 94, 109, 135, 149, 156, 165, 166,
180, 197, 201, 220, 253a, 260, 266, 274, 310, 327, 330
Kerry Blue Terrier: 42, 47, 88, 103, 124, 141, 146, 150, 166, 179,
181, 207, 256, 311a, 320, 330
Komondor: 42, 103, 152, 166, 285
Kuvasz: 42, 103, 152, 166, 221, 221a, 303a, 330
Labrador Retriever: 3, 7, 9, 9a, 10, 21, 22, 40, 42, 52a, 59, 68,
75, 77, 78, 85, 88, 89, 94, 95, 103, 109, 114a, 121, 122, 129a,
143a, 146, 147, 148, 149, 152, 158, 159a, 160, 166, 192, 193, 194b,
197, 204a, 206a, 221, 221a, 244, 245, 256, 257, 258, 269, 270, 276,
282, 304a, 312, 315, 330
Lakeland Terrier: 42, 70, 88, 166, 186, 245, 319, 320, 330
Lhasa Apso: 1, 10, 22, 42, 65, 81, 88, 94, 103, 140, 166, 171, 173,
179, 181, 189, 235, 256, 266, 266a, 273a, 275, 330
Leonberger: 9, 9a, 10, 21, 27, 152, 159a, 166, 192, 221, 221a, 312,
330
Lowchen: 42, 235, 256
Maltese: 1, 30, 57, 70, 78, 88, 110, 135, 140, 146, 149, 152, 160,
166, 192, 235, 256, 270, 273a, 311a, 312, 313, 330, 331a
Mastiff: 27, 31, 65, 80, 94, 103, 131, 166, 193, 221, 221a, 245,
256, 270, 325
Miniature Bull Terrier: 103, 166, 186
Miniature Dachshund: 4, 5, 42, 43a, 54, 55, 61, 65, 70, 72, 75, 78,
80, 85, 94a, 129, 146, 156, 161, 166, 173, 176, 178, 187, 196, 199,
206a, 214, 216, 224, 228, 230, 237, 239, 250, 256, 263, 267, 275,
296, 297, 311a, 326, 328, 330
Miniature Pinscher: 42, 65, 85, 87, 103, 128a, 140, 171, 179, 181,
185, 202b, 230, 235, 256, 273a, 299b

Miniature Poodle: 5, 10, 22, 26, 27, 42, 49, 57, 70, 78, 81, 85,
88, 92, 93, 103, 109, 110, 111, 121, 135, 136, 140, 144, 146, 147,
156, 165, 166, 173, 175, 184, 186, 192, 193a, 199, 206, 206a, 220,
221, 221a, 223, 226, 230, 235, 236, 250, 256, 269, 273a, 275, 294,
311a, 312, 313, 322a, 327, 330
Miniature Schnauzer: 10, 22, 24a, 42, 70, 71, 76, 85, 88, 103, 112,
121, 144a, 146, 147, 149, 149a, 156, 157, 157c, 166, 179, 181, 185,
192, 206a, 214, 221, 221a, 256, 259, 260, 266a, 270, 271, 284, 301,
311a, 312, 322a, 330
Neapolitan Mastiff: 42, 83, 94, 103, 152, 158, 166, 221, 245, 256
Newfoundland: 9a, 21, 25, 31, 38, 42, 75, 81, 83, 94, 95, 103, 114,
129a, 131, 146, 152, 166, 183, 192, 204a, 206, 221, 221a, 236, 239,
300, 308a, 311a, 312, 320, 327, 330
Norfolk Terrier: 109, 149, 166, 201, 304a
Norwegian Dunkerhound: 78, 199
Norwegian Elkhound: 42, 88, 103, 135, 152, 166, 180, 186, 256, 266,
275, 276, 302
Norwich Terrier: 65, 166, 186, 330
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: 9a, 42, 159a, 166, 256
Old English Sheepdog: 9a, 27, 38, 42, 44a, 45, 47, 80, 88, 103,
122, 129, 140, 146, 148, 149, 152, 159a, 161, 166, 172, 176a, 192,
199, 221, 221a, 226, 250, 256, 269, 270, 273a, 283, 292, 311a, 312,
328, 330
Otter Hound: 119, 152, 166, 221, 221a, 249, 274, 311, 330
Papillon: 12, 42, 65, 78, 103, 128a, 166, 235, 256, 330
Parson Russell Terrier: 20, 78, 123, 186, 206, 235, 330
Pekingese: 42, 57, 88, 94, 103, 116, 128, 146, 162, 166, 171, 173,
179, 181, 184, 186, 199, 230, 246, 256, 277, 278, 304, 311a, 313,
317, 318
Pembroke Welsh Corgi: 27, 42, 50, 61a, 65, 72, 75, 82, 90, 109,
166, 173, 186, 193a, 206a, 214, 236, 245, 256, 270, 330
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen: 21, 42, 65, 109, 166, 192, 245, 270,
312
Pharaoh Hound: 10, 166, 220, 311a
Pointer: 8, 10, 36, 42, 44a, 65, 80, 89, 103, 109, 149c, 152, 166,
178, 213, 214a, 215, 230, 231, 239, 242a, 256, 258a, 318, 330
Polish Lowland Sheepdog (PONS): 166, 192, 193a, 214, 312, 318
Pomeranian: 9b, 42, 70, 73, 87, 88, 103, 110, 136, 137, 140, 149,
162, 165, 166, 184, 186, 192, 210, 219, 235, 236, 256, 273a, 312,
313
Portuguese Water Dog: 9a, 38, 42, 88, 128a, 147, 159a, 166, 188a,
193a, 199, 245, 256, 273a, 299b
Pug: 9a, 10, 22, 50, 54, 57, 65, 67, 76, 80, 81, 85, 88, 90, 98,
98a, 103, 109, 116, 128, 143, 145, 149, 150, 152, 166, 173, 179,
181, 185, 195, 196, 230, 235, 246, 256, 259, 293, 295, 304a, 308,
309, 317

Puli: 27, 42, 152, 256, 270
Rhodesian Ridgeback: 42, 45, 51, 84, 103, 143a, 146, 152, 166,
190a, 192, 218a, 221, 221a, 245, 256, 312, 330
Rottweiler: 9a, 27, 42, 85, 88, 94, 95, 103, 105, 129, 129a, 146,
149c, 152, 159a, 161, 166, 172, 190a, 192, 193, 218a, 221, 221a,
225, 231, 245, 250b, 256, 258a, 269, 270, 300, 311a, 312, 326, 328,
330
Saint Bernard: 27, 31, 38, 42, 60, 72, 83, 88, 94, 94a, 103, 109,
114, 118, 121, 122, 128, 131, 133, 140, 147, 148, 149, 152, 155,
166, 188, 198, 221, 221a, 225, 262, 273a, 298, 325, 328, 329, 330
Saluki: 14, 27, 42, 65, 103, 146, 166, 214, 245, 256, 269, 270,
311a, 330
Samoyed: 9b, 24, 42, 65, 85, 88, 89, 103, 121, 135, 140, 146, 147,
149, 149b, 152, 166, 192, 204a, 221, 221a, 240, 242, 245, 256, 260,
269, 270, 273a, 274, 303a, 311a, 312, 328, 330
Schipperke: 42, 85, 88, 103, 166, 185, 202b, 207, 239, 245, 256
Scottish Deerhound: 31, 42, 105, 131, 158, 166, 221, 221a
Scottish Terrier: 5, 10, 22, 37, 42, 68, 75, 78, 80, 81, 122, 129,
140, 148, 149a, 166, 186, 193, 197, 206, 245, 256, 272, 273a, 294,
313a, 324, 330
Sealyham Terrier: 22, 42, 81, 135, 166, 186, 245, 256, 269, 270
Shetland Sheepdog: 5, 37, 42, 52, 52a, 58, 59, 65, 82, 86, 88, 108,
121, 122, 129, 147, 148, 149a, 151, 152, 157, 166, 176a, 192, 220,
236, 245, 256, 270, 306, 312, 313a, 328, 329, 330
Shiba Inu: 9, 10, 21, 22, 27, 42, 43, 115, 152, 157a, 166, 235,
324a, 329
Shih Tzu: 1, 42, 54, 55, 83, 88, 89, 94, 103, 110, 146, 149, 166,
173, 179, 181, 182, 187, 256, 266, 266a, 269, 311a, 317, 322a, 330
Shiloh Shepherd: 61c, 166, 229, 231a, 266, 290a
Siberian Husky: 41, 42, 65, 86, 103, 104, 121, 128a, 135, 147, 149,
152, 157c, 166, 184a, 186, 192, 221, 221a, 230, 245, 256, 270, 312,
324a, 328, 329, 330, 334
Silky Terrier: 42, 57, 70, 85, 154, 185, 188a, 193a, 235, 245, 256,
311a, 313
Skye Terrier: 27, 88, 101, 111, 163, 166, 183, 186, 192, 206, 312,
316, 330
Sloughi: 256
Smooth Fox Terrier: 3, 10, 22, 42, 78, 81, 87, 88, 112, 135, 138,
166, 185, 186, 206, 221, 221a, 243, 260, 288, 330
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: 9a, 10, 22, 42, 81, 159a, 166, 172,
220, 245, 253, 256, 258a, 258b, 266a, 270, 330
Spinone Italiano: 91, 103
Staffordshire Bull Terrier: 42, 109, 143a, 166

Standard Dachshund: 1, 4, 5, 8, 42, 43a, 54, 55, 61, 65, 70, 72,
75, 78, 80, 83, 85, 94a, 103, 115, 129, 135, 140, 146, 156, 161,
166, 173, 176, 179, 181, 187, 192, 196, 199, 214, 214a, 216, 220,
224, 228, 230, 237, 239, 242a, 245, 250, 256, 263, 267, 273a, 275,
296, 297, 311a, 312, 326, 328, 330
Standard Manchester Terrier: 42, 72, 109, 135, 166, 185, 186, 237,
256, 330
Standard Poodle: 9a, 10, 21, 22, 27, 31, 42, 61, 81, 88, 103, 109,
110, 121, 124a, 135, 140, 144, 146, 147, 152, 159a, 166, 175, 184,
186, 192, 199, 220, 221, 221a, 223, 230, 245, 256, 269, 273a, 311a,
312, 330
Standard Schnauzer: 9a, 23, 42, 62, 121, 147, 166, 192, 193, 221,
221a, 240, 260, 270, 286, 299a, 312, 330
Sussex Spaniel: 38, 42, 88, 103, 270
Swiss Mountain Dog: 221, 221a, 249, 311, 311a
Tibetan Mastiff: 27, 95, 152, 158, 166, 192, 221, 245, 312, 330
Tibetan Terrier: 14, 42, 78, 103, 157d, 186, 193a, 199, 214, 245,
250b, 256, 270
Tosu Inu: 10, 27, 157a, 166
Toy Fox Terrier: 80, 235, 185, 330
Toy Manchester Terrier: 42, 166, 186, 237, 256, 330
Toy Poodle: 5, 10, 22, 26, 27, 42, 49, 57, 70, 78, 81, 85, 88, 92,
93, 103, 109, 110, 111, 121, 124a, 135, 136, 140, 144, 146, 147,
149, 156, 165, 166, 173, 175, 184, 186, 193a, 199, 220, 221, 221a,
223, 226, 230, 235, 236, 256, 269, 273a, 275, 294, 311a, 313, 322a,
327, 330
Vizsla: 27, 42, 68, 80, 103, 109, 117, 121, 140, 143a, 147, 152,
161, 166, 193, 221, 221a, 256, 273a, 289, 296, 305, 318, 319, 326
Weimaraner: 27, 31, 43a, 61, 65, 80, 88, 103, 105, 114, 121, 131,
140, 142, 147, 150,152, 158, 160a, 165, 166, 168, 169, 170, 178a,
196, 206, 250, 256, 273a, 289, 296, 305, 311b, 318, 319, 326
Welsh Springer Spaniel: 42, 135, 152, 245, 256
Welsh Terrier: 42, 135, 166, 186, 190a, 218a, 330
West Highland White Terrier: 2, 4, 9a, 10, 21, 22, 37, 42, 52a, 64,
68, 71, 80, 81, 106, 130, 136, 156, 159a, 171, 181, 185, 186, 199,
245, 250, 263, 270, 276, 313a, 331, 331a
Whippet: 42, 61, 70, 80, 103, 143a, 166, 186, 221, 221a, 234, 237,
256, 330
Wire Fox Terrier: 3, 22, 37, 42, 78, 87, 88, 103, 112, 135,
138, 166, 185, 186, 206, 243, 256, 260, 286, 288, 310, 313a, 330
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: 152, 206a, 226
Yorkshire Terrier: 42, 57, 70, 71, 80, 88, 103, 149, 154, 160, 162,
166, 179, 181, 185, 199b, 235, 236, 245, 252a, 256, 269, 270, 276,
313, 330

leashedForLife · #70 (**permalink**) 28-06-2011, 04:45 PM

beginning Section B - disorders listed by number

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Section II:

1. Aberrant cilia: eyelashes growing abnormally, such as rubbing against the eyeball.
(also see #88.)
2. Abnormal copper metabolism: an inability to utilize and store copper properly,
resulting in liver disease and other problems. * Bedlington Terrier or Doberman
Pinscher
3. Abnormal dentition: abnormal placement, number and development of teeth.
4. Acanthosis nigricans: a skin disease where the skin becomes thickened and dark,
primarily affecting the axillae (armpits). *Dachshund
5. Achondroplasia: abnormal development of cartilage leading to dwarfism (seen
aberrantly in most breeds, but what makes a Basset Hound and other achondroplastic
breeds long and low).
6. Acne: same thing as in humans, affects the muzzle and lip areas.
7. Acral lick dermatitis: a skin disease caused by an animal's licking a localized area
excessively, especially on the legs and paws.
8. Acral mutilation: a progressive self-mutilation of the feet and legs. Also known as
peripheral sensory neuropathy in pointing breeds, because they are born without pain
sensation.
9. Acute moist dermatitis: known as "hot spots," a localized area of a severely itchy,
inflamed and oozing dermatitis exacerbated by the animal's intense licking and chewing
at the spot.
9a. Addison's disease (hypoadrenocorticism): a disease characterized by
inadequate secretion of cortisone from the adrenal glands. *Old English Sheepdog,
Standard Poodle and Bearded Collie (also see #159a.)
9b. Adrenal sex hormone dermatosis: also called “alopecia-x,” this disorder is caused
by overproduction of adrenal sex hormones and results in patchy or generalized hair
loss over the trunk. *Young male Pomeranian, Keeshond, and Samoyed, as well as
other breeds
10. Allergies: same as in humans. Dogs can be allergic to things they come in contact
with, eat or inhale.
11. Amyloidosis: a condition where abnormal deposits of proteinaceous material called
amyloid are laid down in tissues and impair their function. * Akita and Chinese Shar-Pei.
12. Anasarca: a condition where neonatal puppies have an abnormal accumulation of
fluids in their tissues. *English Bulldog
13. Anemia with chondrodysplasia: a condition of Alaskan Malamutes where there is
malformation and maldevelopment of cartilage and red blood cells. This condition is
also called stomatocytosis because of the mouth-like shape of red blood cells.
14. Anesthetic idiosyncracy: a condition where an individual has an abnormal
response to commonly used anesthetics sometimes leading to death. Idiosyncratic
means there is no good explanation or way to predict this.
15. Anomaly of third cervical vertebra: a malformation of one of the neck bones in the
spinal column.
16. Anophthalmia: a condition where an animal is born without any eyes.

17. Aortic body tumors: a cancer that arises from a small organ at the base of the
aorta, near the heart.
18. Apocrine gland tumor: a cancer arising from glands which secrete fluids (such as
mammary glands).
19. Arteriovenous fistula: an abnormal connection that forms between arteries and
veins.
20. Ataxia: incoordination associated with a variety of central and peripheral nervous
system abnormalities, spinal cord instability or inner ear disorders. This condition is
seen in many breeds and with episodes of spasmodic muscle activity in the Parson
Russell Terrier.
21. Atopic dermatitis: a skin disease caused by a dog's reaction to an inhalant allergy.
(also see #81.)
22. Atopy: an allergy caused from things dogs inhale.
23. Atresia of nasolacrimal puncta: a condition where the openings on the inside of
the lower eyelids (puncta) are too small or closed so tears spill over the lid instead of
draining to the nose.
24. Atrial septal defects: a malformation of the dividing wall between two chambers of
the heart, usually resulting in a hole which then causes blood flow abnormalities.
24a. Avian tuberculosis: an often fatal infection in immune deficient animals due to
avian tuberculosis. *Basset Hound and Miniature Schnauzer
25. Avulsion fractures: fractures of the bones caused by a piece being ripped away,
usually because of its strong attachment to a ligament or tendon.
26. Basal cell tumor: a cancer arising from a type of skin cell.
27. Behavioral abnormalities: a whole range of abnormal behavior patterns, such as
aggression, panic disorders, etc., obsessive compulsive disorders like “spinners” or tail
chasing, and pica seen in the Bull Terrier.
28. Bithoracic ectromelia: a condition where the front leg bones are very small or
absent.
29. Blepharospasm: an abnormal tightening of the muscles around the eyes, which
causes repetitive blinking.
30. Blindness: an inability to see due to a large variety of causes.
31. Bloat: a condition where a dog's stomach produces excessive gas and enlarges
severely enough to cause death without immediate treatment. Bloat is usually
associated with gastric torsion. (also see #131.)
32. Blue eyes: an adverse reaction to certain vaccines containing canine hepatitis virus
(adenovirus 1) which produces a bluish discoloration to the cornea.
33. Bullous pemphigoid: an autoimmune (i.e., the body attacking itself) disease
associated with the formation of painful blisters.
34. Bundle branch block: an abnormality of the electrical conduction mechanism of the
heart.
35. Bundle of His degeneration: a condition where a part of the electrical system of
the heart deteriorates.
36. Calcinosis circumscripta: the development of lumps of hard calcium deposits in
the skin.

37. Cancer, bladder: transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the bladder is prevalent in the
Scottish Terrier and West Highland White Terrier. Herbicide exposure increases the risk
of TCC, whereas increased consumption of green leafy and yellow orange vegetables
the decreases the disease risk.
37a. Canine leukocyte adhesion deficiency (CLAD): a condition where the
leukocytes fail to adhere normally, leading to recurrent infections. *Irish setter and Irish
Red and White Setter
37b. Cardiac valvular disease: weakness of heart valves producing heart murmurs
and leading to cardiac failure. *Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
38. Cardiomyopathy: a disease of weakened heart muscles, associated with taurine
deficiency in the Golden Retriever. *giant breeds, Boxer, American Cocker Spaniel and
Doberman Pinscher
38a. Carnitine deficiency: low concentrations of this quaternary amine are associated
with reduced contraction and relaxation of cells, especially heart muscle, because it is
involved in long-chain fatty acid transport within cells to generate metabolic energy.
Deficiency of carnitine is thereby linked to dilated cardiomyopathy. *Boxer and American
Cocker Spaniel (also see #38.)
39. Carotid body tumors: cancer arising from a small organ located on the carotid in
the neck.
40. Carpal subluxation: a condition where the "wrist" bones are loose and out of
alignment.
41. Castration responsive dermatosis: a skin condition characterized by loss of hair,
thickened skin and inflammation which responds to castration (i.e., hormonally
dependent).
42. Cataract: as in humans, a change in structure of the lens of the eye leading to
cloudiness and usually to blindness.
43. Cataract with microphthalmia: a condition where a dog has cataracts along with
abnormally small eyes.
43a. Cell-mediated immunodeficiency: a deficiency of T-lymphocyte function causing
impaired immunity, chronic recurrent infections and stunted growth. * Weimaraner and
Dachshund (also see #311b.)
44. Cellulitis (folliculitis and furunculosis): inflammation and infection of the cells of
the skin including the hair follicles and deeper structures.
44a. Cerebellar ataxia: an x-chromosome-linked disorder of pointers. Affected puppies
have episodes of dysmetria, nystagmus and disorientation, which progresses to marked
ataxia by 16 months of age.
45. Cerebellar cortical abiotrophy: malformation of the neurons in the cerebellum, a
part of the brain.
46. Cerebellar degeneration: a condition where a part of the brain deteriorates.
47. Cerebellar and extrapyramidal abiotrophy: a condition where the neurons in the
cerebellum part of the brain and parts of the spinal cord are malformed and eventually
malfunction.
48. Cerebellar hypoplasia: a condition where the cerebellum, a part of the brain, is
poorly formed (too small or absent) and doesn't function properly or at all.

49. Cerebrospinal demyelination: a condition where the neurons of the brain and
spinal cord are malformed, lacking a specialized sheath, which causes malfunction.
50. Cervical disc disease: a degeneration or malformation of the cushioning discs
between the spinal column bones (vertebrae) in the neck.
51. Cervical vertebral malformation or instability: a malformation of the vertebrae in
the neck usually leading to nerve damage. This is commonly seen in the Doberman
Pinscher and causes a hackneyed gait (high stepping).
52. Choroidal hypoplasia: the technical name for collie eye anomaly (see #58), this
autosomal recessive disorder causes improper development of the choroid vascular
layer under the retina of the eye in young puppies. There is no treatment or cure.
*Collie, Border Collie, Shetland Sheepdog, Australian Shepherd and Lancashire Heeler.
52a. Chronic progressive hepatitis: an uncommon disease sometimes called chronic
active hepatitis. *Doberman Pinscher, Dalmatian, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever,
and Shetland Sheepdog (also see #2, 62.)
53. Ciliary dyskinesia: congenital trait in several breeds where all ciliated cells (those
with hairs or moving appendages) are deformed and rigid. This is also called immotile
cilia syndrome and Kartagener's syndrome, and causes chronic pneumonia and sterility.
*Bichon Frise and Doberman Pinscher
54. Cleft lip: a condition where the two halves of the upper lip do not join together. Cleft
palate and cleft lip are often seen together.
55. Cleft palate: a condition where the roof of the mouth is not closed and the inside of
the nose opens into the mouth.
56. Coliform enteritis: an inflammation of the bowel tract caused by a certain group of
bacteria.
57. Collapsed trachea: a condition where the cartilage rings that make up the trachea
are malformed and tend to collapse easily.
58. Collie eye anomaly: detected by ophthalmologic examination between 5-8 weeks
of age. This is seen worldwide in several breeds, as well as Rough and Smooth Collies.
In mild disease, vision may not be impaired, but mildly affected dogs can produce
severely affected offspring. In severe form, colobomas and retinal detachment can
occur by about 2 years of age, although total blindness is rarely seen. Genetic testing
from a blood sample can distinguish normal, carrier, and affected dogs.
59. Coloboma: an abnormal development of the eye, usually seen in the Collie, which
can lead to blindness. (See #58, 60, 203.)
60. Colobomas with aphakia: same as above but with congenital absence of the lens.
60a. Color dilution alopecia: a form of follicular dysplasia causing various degrees of
hair loss in middle-aged blue and fawn Doberman Pinschers.
61. Color mutant alopecia: a condition where certain pigmented areas of a dog's skin
grow less or no fur. *YorkshireTerrier and fawn Irish Setter
61a. Combined immunodeficiency: a severe combined deficiency of cell-mediated
immunity (T-cell function) and low concentrations of serum immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG,
and variably IgM). Affected puppies usually die from viral infections by 12-16 weeks of
age. *Basset Hound. (See #43a, 168, 169, 170.)

61b. Complement deficiency: a deficiency in serum concentrations of the third
component of complement which impairs neutrophil function and causes recurrent
infections. *Brittany Spaniel
61c. Compressive myelopathy: a condition of Shiloh Shepherds with malformed spinal
vertebral processes which compress the spinal cord and cause spastic paraparesis,
acute progressive pelvic limb weakness and incoordination (ataxia). (also see #290a.)
61d. Congenital stationary night blindness: a condition at birth where affected pups
cannot see at night. This is seen in the Briard
62. Conjunctivitis: an inflammation of the conjunctival membrane of the eye.
63. Conus septal defect: a developmental abnormality of the right ventricle of the
heart.
64. Copper storage abnormality in liver: (also see #2.)
65. Corneal dystrophy: an abnormality of the cornea usually characterized by shallow
pits in the surface.
66. Corneal leukomas: an abnormal accumulation of a white material in or on the
cornea.
67. Corneal ulcer, superficial: an erosion of the outer membrane and outer surface of
the cornea.
68. Craniomandibular osteopathy: an abnormal development of the bones of the face
and the jaw. *West Highland White and Cairn Terrier, among other breeds.
69. Cranioschisis: abnormal development of the skull characterized by openings
between or in the bones.
69a. Cricopharyngeal dysfunction: delayed swallowing times causing dysphagia (also
see #89a) observed on videofluoscopy. *Golden Retriever
70. Cryptorchidism: a condition where one testicle does not descend into the scrotal
sac.
71. Cushing's disease (hyperadrenocorticism): a disease characterized by an
excess secretion of corticosteroids from the adrenal glands. (also see #156.)
72. Cutaneous asthenia: a condition where the skin lacks its normal strength, elasticity
and sensation. Also called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. *English Springer Spaniel and
Boxer (also see #94a.)
72a. Cutaneous mucinosis: (See #202a.)
72b. Cutaneous vasculopathy: a disease of autosomal recessive inheritance in which
young puppies exhibit footpad swelling and depigmentation, with crusting and ulceration
of the tips of ears and tail. *German Shepherd
73. Cyclic neutropenia: a condition characterized by periodic lowering of neutrophils, a
type of white blood cell. *Grey Collie
74. Cystic ovaries: a condition where the ovarian follicles become cystic (fluid filled)
leading to hormonal imbalances and other problems.
75. Cystinuria: an abnormal excretion of a substance (cystine) in the urine.
76. Cystitis and cystic calculi: infection of the bladder which often leads to formation
of abnormal mineral deposits (bladder stones).
77. Dacryocystitis: inflammation of a tear sac.
78. Deafness: an inability to hear, due to many different causes.
79. Deformed tail: a congenital condition where the tail is malformed.

79a. Degenerative myelopathy: progressive disorder primarily in German Shepherd
dogs where the spinal cord degenerates and causes rear limb weakness and
incoordination. Can end up with cauda equine syndrome, where the nerve roots at the
end of the spinal column become atrophied.

80. Demodicosis: a kind of skin disease (mange) caused by microscopic Demodex
canis mites living within the skin layers and producing an immunodeficiency syndrome.
[edit:
re balding - Demodicosis or Demodex-mange in puphood can cause follicular scarring
& a characteristic pattern of bald rings round the eyes, thinning on the forechest
to either side near the upper arms, on the flank & groin, & behind the axillae/armpits.

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