Eurasier Health
Please contact our Health and Breeding Subcommittee for any questions about Eurasier health.
Even though the Eurasier is a generally healthy breed, the following health topics and associated testing are considered to be important world-wide to maintain, and maybe even further improve, breed health.
The conditions mentioned below (please scroll down for more information) all have varying genetic components, so testing is the responsible thing to do for breeders and stud dog owners, but also for pet owners, who would like to know about their own dog’s health, as well as contribute to the knowledge in the breed.
All health results should please be sent to the UK Breed Health Coordinator, who will also be able offer help and advice.
The following tests are recommended by the Southern Eurasier Association: see here
Please scroll further down for more information about health conditions in the Eurasier.
Breed Health and Conservation Plan
Eurasier
In collaboration with the HEALTH TEAM OF THE UK KENNEL CLUB and the International Federation for Eurasier breeding (IFEZ), Our Breed Health Coordinator, Dr Brigitte Mordan-Grimm has compiled a Breed Health Report, which is available here.
This is a working document and will be subject to regular revision.
Brigitte wants to say: BIG THANKS TO EVERYBODY WHO HELPED ON THE WAY!
Click on the image to get copy of the
Breed Health and Conservation Plan for Eurasiers
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is one of the most common health issues in Eurasiers. According to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), approximately 30% of those Eurasiers tested through OFA had abnormal values, with approximately 14% of those testing positive for Autoimmune Thyroiditis, and 16% rated “equivocal”, meaning some values were outside the normal range, but the results not conclusive.
The patella or kneecap, a small oval bone, lies in front of the dog’s knee joint, very much like it does in humans. Luxation simply refers to the kneecap coming out of its groove, which can lead to the dog experiencing discomfort and pain.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is a common inherited orthopaedic problem where abnormalities occur in the hip joints. These abnormalities include changes to the shape of the hip, ball and socket and the development of osteoarthritis (a common form of arthritis).
Dandy Walker Like Malformation, sometimes also called ‘Dandy Walker Syndrome’ is a genetic disorder found in Eurasiers, characterized by a non-worsening loss of body control (ataxia) symptoms noted in puppies at 5 – 6 weeks of age. The severity varies between dogs.
Elbow Dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia is a common inherited orthopaedic problem in dogs where the elbow doesn’t develop properly.
Eye conditions
Download a form for the basic tests required by SEA here.
We strongly encourage everybody to get a BVA eye test performed. Please see here for a list of panellists to find one close to you.