«The list
of inherited eye conditions in the breeds specified are those which will be designated as «Unaffected» or «Affected» on the bottom part of the certificate and the results will be sent to the Kennel Club for publication».
Both parent breeds are affected by hip dysplasia, gastric dilation volvulus, and
inherited eye conditions so these disease may affect your Labradoodle as well.
The OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) maintains a registry of animals that have been examined by a veterinary ophthalmologist and found to be free of
significant inherited eye conditions.
Although like most breeds, there are some conditions for which breeding stock should be tested, and for which DNA tests are now available, including
some inherited eye conditions.
Progressive retinal atrophy is
an inherited eye condition in which the retina deteriorates leading to vision loss.
Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous (PHPV) is
an inherited eye condition found in Staffords as well as other breeds.
Cavaliers are most commonly screened for heart problems, slipping patellas, and
inherited eye conditions.