Our health testing levels for the Bracco Italiano
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 3 additional clinically recommended screenings that reduce risk in this breed.
In addition to mandatory tests:
Ectropion / Entropion
Augen
These are structural eyelid abnormalities affecting a dog's eyes. In cases of entropion, the eyelid rolls inward, causing the eyelashes or fur to rub painfully against the surface of the eyeball. In ectropion, the eyelid sags or rolls outward, leaving the sensitive inner lining of the eye exposed and unprotected.
Passing: CLEAR
Elbow Dysplasia(ED)
Bewegungsapparat
Elbow dysplasia is a developmental disorder of the musculoskeletal system where the three bones forming the elbow joint do not fit together properly. This misalignment causes abnormal friction and wear on the joint cartilage, eventually leading to painful, chronic joint inflammation and arthritis. It is a complex genetic condition influenced by multiple genes.
Roentgen · Passing: 0
Sensory Neuropathy(SN)
Sensory neuropathy is an inherited neurological disorder where the sensory nerve cells, which transmit feelings of pain and touch to the brain, progressively break down. This degradation of the nervous system prevents the dog from properly feeling its own limbs. It is an autosomal-recessive condition, meaning a puppy must inherit the mutated gene from both parents to be affected.
Passing: CLEAR
These levels are a comparison framework, not an official certification. They help compare breeding programs at a glance.