In addition to mandatory tests:

• Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)(PRA)

  Augen

  Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is an inherited eye disease that affects the retina, which is the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye. In this condition, the specialized cells responsible for detecting light, known as photoreceptors, gradually degenerate and die. Because these cells cannot recover or be replaced, the disease slowly but inevitably leads to complete blindness.

  Passing: Clear or Carrier

  Deep dive+

• Corneal dystrophy(CD)

  Augen und Sehvermögen

  Corneal dystrophy is an inherited eye disorder where abnormal, opaque materials like fats or calcium build up in the cornea, which is the clear outer layer of the eye. This accumulation typically affects both eyes and is non-inflammatory, meaning it does not cause immediate swelling or redness. Over time, these deposits can disrupt the smooth surface of the eye.

  Augen · Passing: CLEAR

  Deep dive+

• Hip dysplasia(HD)

  Bewegungsapparat

  Hip dysplasia is an inherited skeletal disorder where the ball and socket of the hip joint do not fit together properly. Instead of sliding smoothly, the bones rub and grind against each other, wearing down the protective cartilage. Over time, this chronic friction causes joint instability, painful inflammation, and progressive arthritis, which is the gradual wear and tear of the joint.

  Roentgen · Passing: B or better

  Deep dive+

• Pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency(PKD)

  Herz und Kreislauf

  Pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency is an inherited metabolic disorder affecting red blood cells, which lack a vital enzyme needed to produce energy. Without this enzyme, the red blood cells break down prematurely, leading to a severe shortage of oxygen-carrying cells, a condition known as chronic anemia. Over time, this constant cell destruction can cause secondary damage to organs like the liver and bone marrow.

  DNA · Passing: Clear or Carrier

  Deep dive+

• Hypothyroidism

  Hormonelles und Stoffwechsel

  Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder where the thyroid gland, located in the neck, fails to produce enough thyroid hormones. These hormones are essential for regulating the body's metabolic rate, which is the speed at which cells convert nutrients into energy. When hormone levels are too low, the dog's entire metabolism slows down, affecting multiple organ systems.

  Koerperfluessigkeiten · Passing: Normal

  Deep dive+

• Immunoproliferative (Basenji) enteropathy/lymphocytic-plasmacytic enteritis(IPE)

  Verdauung und Darm

  This is a severe, chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive tract, particularly affecting Basenjis. It occurs when the dog's immune system abnormally attacks the lining of the small intestine, preventing the body from properly absorbing nutrients and leading to a dangerous loss of proteins. A definitive diagnosis is typically confirmed through an intestinal biopsy (Darmbiopsie), which remains the gold standard clinical exam for this condition.

  Koerperfluessigkeiten · Passing: CARRIER

  Deep dive+