Degenerative Myelopathy: https://www.ofa.org/diseases/dna-tested-diseases/dm
Great interview with the Cams team:
Another video from Nancy Dear Veterinary Physiotherapist: https://youtu.be/ebsM2UdM7bQ
The required evidence of association between the genetic mutation and actual spinal cord evaluations has only been proven in the breeds listed:
- American Eskimo Dogs
- Bernese Mountain Dog
- Borzoi
- Boxers
- Cardigan Welsh Corgi
- Chesapeake Bay Retrievers
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- Great Pyrenees
- Kerry Blue Terriers
- Pembroke Welsh Corgis
- Poodle
- Pug
- Rhodesian Ridgeback
- Shetland Sheepdog
- Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers
- Wire Fox Terrier
Hereditary Eye Disease – There are many types of hereditary eye disease, both congenital (conditions that exist from birth or soon after birth) and non-congenital (conditions that develop later in life), that affect dogs. Many of these conditions can have serious effects on health and welfare, causing pain, blindness, or the need for lifelong medication, and should be taken into consideration when breeding dogs.
All dogs, including crossbreeds are at risk of suffering from eye disease. Common breeds at risk are:
- Border Collie
- Cocker Spaniel
- English Springer Spaniel
- French Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- Labradoodle
- Labrador Retriever
- Miniature Schnauzer
- Pug
