The phrase "hereditary diseases" means illnesses or medical conditions that are passed down from parents to their children through their genes or DNA. These diseases are inherited and can be present at birth or develop later in life. Full definition
Additionally, there are no formal records of hereditary diseases found in mixed breed dogs. (americanshihtzuclub.org)
Every so often, some brave soul will make a very public statement about hereditary disease in specific dogs. (ashgi.org)
It is required that prospective breeding candidates and their immediate relatives are not affected with hereditary disease for which there is diagnostic testing. (czechoslovakianvlcak.org)