Our health testing levels for the Belgian Griffon
We group breeding programs into three levels based on testing depth. Ask your breeder directly which level they meet.
A breeder at the Great level performs all mandatory tests plus 1 additional clinically recommended screenings that reduce risk in this breed.
In addition to mandatory tests:
Chiari-like malformation (CM) and syringomyelia (SM)(CM/SM)
Nervensystem
Chiari-like malformation is a structural neurological condition where the back of the skull is too small for the brain, forcing the lower part of the brain into the spinal canal. This displacement blocks the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid, the protective liquid surrounding the brain and spine. Over time, the blocked fluid builds up and forms painful, fluid-filled cavities called syrinxes within the spinal cord, a secondary condition known as syringomyelia.
Roentgen · Passing: Grade 0 or 1 (mild/asymptomatic)
These levels are a comparison framework, not an official certification. They help compare breeding programs at a glance.