In addition to mandatory tests:

• Cleft palate

  Allgemeine Fitness und Anatomie

  A cleft palate is a congenital birth defect where the roof of the mouth fails to fuse properly during development in the womb. This failure leaves an abnormal opening between the oral cavity and the nasal passages. Because these two systems are directly connected, food, liquids, and air cannot be properly separated during swallowing.

  Physisch · Passing: CARRIER

  Deep dive+

• Monorchidism

  Andere

  Monorchidism is a developmental condition of the male reproductive system where only one testicle descends into the scrotum. The second testicle either remains trapped inside the abdomen or groin canal, or it failed to develop entirely during embryonic growth.

  Physisch · Passing: CARRIER

  Deep dive+

• 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

  Deep dive+

• Retinal Dysplasia(RD)

  Augen

  Retinal dysplasia is a congenital condition affecting the eyes, where the retina (the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye) does not develop properly during growth in the womb. This abnormal development leads to structural defects like folds or gaps in the retinal layers. Because the retina is responsible for sending visual signals to the brain, these imperfections can impair normal vision.

  Augen · Passing: CLEAR

  Deep dive+

• Congenital blindness

  Augen und Sehvermögen

  Congenital blindness is a severe or complete loss of vision present from birth, affecting the eyes and the neural pathways connected to the brain. It is caused by developmental abnormalities in key structures like the retina, which is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, or the optic nerve. These structural defects prevent visual signals from being properly formed or transmitted.

  Physisch · Passing: CLEAR

  Deep dive+

• Cryptorchidism

  Fortpflanzung

  Cryptorchidism is a developmental condition of the male reproductive system where one or both testicles fail to descend normally into the scrotum. Instead, the undescended testicle remains trapped inside the abdomen or in the groin area. This failure to descend is a physical development issue rather than an active illness, but it alters how the reproductive organs develop.

  Physisch · Passing: CARRIER

  Deep dive+

• Albinism

  Genetik und DNA

  Albinism is an inherited condition where the body cannot produce melanin, the natural pigment responsible for coloring the skin, fur, and eyes. This metabolic disruption affects the integumentary system (the skin and coat) as well as the eyes. Without melanin, these tissues lack their normal protective coloration and UV defense.

  DNA · Passing: CARRIER

  Deep dive+

• Congenital heart defect

  Herz

  A congenital heart defect is a structural malformation of the heart or its major blood vessels that develops before birth. These physical abnormalities disrupt the normal flow of blood through the cardiovascular system, making it harder for the heart to pump oxygen throughout the body. This structural strain can lead to fluid buildup and reduces the dog's overall stamina.

  Passing: Normal

  Deep dive+

• Congenital deafness(CHSD)

  Nervensystem

  Congenital deafness is a hereditary hearing loss present from birth that affects the inner ear's sensory cells, preventing sound signals from reaching the brain. It is often linked to specific genetic variants, such as those associated with certain coat patterns like merle or piebald, or breed-specific conditions like Early Onset Adult Deafness (EOAD). This genetic defect causes the vital blood supply to the inner ear to fail, leading to the permanent degeneration of the hearing nerve cells.

  Physisch · Passing: BILATERAL_HEARING

  Deep dive+

• Epilepsy(IE)

  Nervensystem

  Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the brain and nervous system where abnormal electrical activity causes sudden, temporary disruptions in normal brain function. These disruptions lead to repeated seizures, which are involuntary changes in body movement, sensation, or behavior. Because the underlying cause is often complex, the brain's electrical signaling remains permanently prone to these sudden misfires.

  Physisch · Passing: no epilepsy

  Deep dive+

• Primary hypothyroidism

  Stoffwechsel

  Primary hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder where the thyroid gland, located in the neck, fails to produce enough thyroid hormones. This hormone deficiency is usually caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking the gland or by the gradual replacement of thyroid tissue with fat. Because these hormones regulate how the body uses energy, a shortage slows down the dog's entire metabolism.

  Passing: Normal

  Deep dive+