Our health testing levels for the Czechoslovakian Wolfhound
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 2 additional clinically recommended screenings that reduce risk in this breed.
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
Pituitary hormone deficiency, POU1F1-related(CPHD)
Stoffwechsel
This is an inherited disorder affecting the pituitary gland, which is a small hormone-producing organ at the base of the brain. Due to a genetic mutation, this gland fails to produce essential hormones, specifically growth hormone and thyroid-stimulating hormone. This deficiency severely disrupts the dog's normal growth, metabolism, and physical development.
Passing: CARRIER
These levels are a comparison framework, not an official certification. They help compare breeding programs at a glance.