Our health testing levels for the Eastern European Shepherd Dog
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:
Hyperuricosuria(HUU)
Nieren
Hyperuricosuria is an inherited metabolic disorder affecting the renal system, specifically how the kidneys process uric acid. Due to a genetic mutation, excess uric acid is excreted into the urine rather than being broken down. This high concentration can cause the acid to crystallize, leading to the formation of painful bladder or kidney stones, also known as uroliths.
Koerperfluessigkeiten · Passing: CARRIER
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.