All breeding dogs are tested for the following genetic diseases. Lagotto should also have their hips, elbows, and patella's certified by OFA, as well as yearly eye exams.
Once completed, results are sent to OFA for an individual CHIC number. A CHIC # is a certified number issued by the Canine Health Information Centre once a dog has met the basic health screening requirements.
*For CHIC certification, all results do not need to be normal, but they must be in the public domain so that responsible breeders can make informed decisions.
GENETIC DISEASES
BENIGN FAMILIAL JUVENILE EPILEPSY
Research has shown that puppies affected with Juvenile Epilepsy may experience seizures of differing severity beginning at 5 to 9 weeks of age and usually resolve by 8 to 13 weeks. Some affected pups will show no physical symptoms. There have also been a few reported adult-onset cases. In the most severe reported cases, affected dogs developed other neurologic signs such as generalized ataxia and hypermetria.
Pedigree analysis suggests an autosomal recessive mode of inheritance to this gene. It is therefore recommended that any breeding dog carrying a mutation of this gene only be bred to partners who are free of the mutation.
LYSOSOMAL STORAGE DISEASE
Lysosomal Storage Disease is a progressive neuro disorder.
NEUROAXONAL DYSTROPHY
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy is a neurodegenerative disorder.
Please note that Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (NAD) is not yet clinically verified.
HYPERURICOSURIA
Hyperuricosuria is a disorder which predisposes affected dogs to stones of the kidney and bladder.
*There are 3 results possible for genetic mutations, Clear - Carrier - Affected
Affected dogs should never be bred, while carriers should have carefully selected mates that are clear. Breeding a carrier to carrier will produce affected puppies. These genetic tests are very important for the breed, and results should be available to you as a potential family.
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