Health clearances

PRA TEST


http://www.optigen.com/opt9_pra_goldenrtvr.html


As of mid-summer 2008, based on the tests we’ve completed at OptiGen, here is a summary of we know about PRA in the golden retriever:

* 1% are (genetically) AFFECTED with prcd-PRA
* 26% are CARRIERS of prcd-PRA
* 73% are NORMAL for prcd-PRA
* All of the prcd- AFFECTED (genetically) dogs are from either the USA or Canada
* 82% of the CARRIERS are from the USA & Canada. The remaining 18% are from multiple countries in Europe and the UK




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http://www.bva.co.uk/public/documents/Eye_Leaflet.pdf


Eye diseases and breeds affected



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http://www.bva.co.uk/public/documents/Schedule_A_Jan_10.pdf


Retriever (Golden) - HC, CPRA, GPRA, MRD


CHC = Congenital Hereditary Cataract PLL = Primary Lens Luxation MRD = Multifocal Retinal Dysplasia
G = Goniodysgenesis/Primary Glaucoma PPM = Persistent Pupillary Membrane TRD = Total Retinal Dysplasia
HC = Hereditary Cataract CPRA = Central Progressive Retinal Atrophy


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HD info for UK studs regarding their progeny HD scores (up to June 2006)



http://dogwebs.net/Arangold/images/docs/sire%20hd%20info.pdf

http://www.bva.co.uk/public/documents/Hip_Dysplasia.pdf


Info on HD issued by BVA in UK.

http://www.bva.co.uk/public/documents/chs_hip.pdf


Hips info

We should also note that golden retrievers are prone to "Retinal atrophy". It is an eye disorder that causes blindness; entropion; epilepsy; osteochondrosis.

Oh and by the way, golden retrievers are also highly susceptible to hip and elbow dysplasia. These are conditions that can be triggered or exacerbated by too-rapid growth of puppies. golden retrievers tend to put on weight easily and a combination of a healthy balanced diet and regular exercise is needed to keep the dog slim and fit.