An OFA (documentation form) will be included stating that your puppys hearing has been «cleared» as well as its JHC (DNA test
for juvenile cataracts) A microchip will be included to identify your puppy in case it should ever get lost / stolen (heavens forbid!)
The veterinary will look
for juvenile cataracts, hernias, heart murmurs, retained testicles.
In addition, all Bostons are tested
for the Juvenile Cataract Gene.
Not exact matches
We are currently in the process of DNA testing our dogs
for the gene that carries the early onset
Juvenile Cataract (DNA
for JC) and a Few more tests
for the frenchies.
Heart murmurs,
juvenile cataracts, liver shunts, cleft palates, luxating patellas and predisposition
for chriptorchidism are a few health disorders seen in this breed.
There are many forms and causes
for cataracts, but some forms, such as
juvenile cataracts, are inherited and such dogs should not be bred.
The health issues assosiated
for the BIchon Frise breed are allergies, loose knee joints, ear infections,
cataracts, diabetes, heart disease, bladder stones / infections, patellar luxation, vaccination sensitivity, hip dysplasia, and
juvenile cataracts.
Heart problems and
juvenile cataracts are common genetic problems
for Bouviers, so Redenbach ensures that the puppies she sells do not have signs of those issues.
Current CERF (eye test, must be repeated on an annual basis) CERF looks
for genetic eye abnormalities including but not limited to
juvenile cataracts and progressive retinal atrophy.
No havanese will be used
for breeding if it is known to be affected with, of a carrier of
Juvenile Cataracts, PRA, heart disease or any other condition which affects the health of the progeny.
I got Healthy Paws a little over a year ago
for my 4 year old Siberian Husky after she had already struggled with
juvenile cataracts and seizures.
Although some individuals use the term «
Juvenile Cataracts» to imply a genetically inherited defect, the appropriate term
for the disease is Inherited
Cataracts.
For example, Boston Terriers suffer from both juvenile and late - onset forms of HC, and it has been shown that the HSF4 mutation is responsible for the early - onset cataract only (
For example, Boston Terriers suffer from both
juvenile and late - onset forms of HC, and it has been shown that the HSF4 mutation is responsible
for the early - onset cataract only (
for the early - onset
cataract only (3).
Juvenile cataracts are associated with the merle gene — the same gene responsible
for the dappled appearance and blue irises of some Aussies.