Our health testing levels for the Schnoodle (Schnauzer x Poodle)
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:
Hip dysplasia(HD)
Bewegungsapparat
Hip dysplasia is an inherited skeletal disorder where the ball and socket of the hip joint do not fit together properly. Instead of sliding smoothly, the bones rub and grind against each other, wearing down the protective cartilage. Over time, this chronic friction causes joint instability, painful inflammation, and progressive arthritis, which is the gradual wear and tear of the joint.
Roentgen · Passing: A oder B
Myotonia(MC)
Bewegungsapparat
Myotonia is an inherited muscle disorder where a dog's muscles are unable to relax normally after contracting. This is caused by a genetic defect in the electrical channels of the muscle cells, leading to constant over-excitement of the muscle tissue. Because the muscles remain tense instead of releasing, it directly impacts the dog's ability to move smoothly.
DNA · Passing: Träger oder frei
Degenerative Myelopathy(DM)
Nervensystem
Degenerative Myelopathy is a progressive disease of the spinal cord where the protective sheath around the nerves slowly breaks down. This deterioration disrupts the vital communication signals between the brain and the muscles of the hind limbs. Over time, this lack of signal transmission leads to a complete loss of muscle control in the back legs.
DNA · Passing: Träger oder frei
These levels are a comparison framework, not an official certification. They help compare breeding programs at a glance.