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Do you health test your Bull Terriers and what conditions do you test for? ˇ
The breeding of purebred dogs is not an exact science. It is not always possible to prevent the
occurrence of inherited diseases, as there are not yet definitive tests to identify
carriers of genetic diseases in our breed. A
breeder’s obligation with regard to genetic diseases is to make every effort to
prevent their occurrence and to share openly and honestly all information available
regarding the genetic health status of his/her dogs.
While elimination of genetic diseases is a worthy goal, the converse is that
excessive culling of animals from the gene pool may have the equally deleterious effect of
limiting the gene pool in the breed. Breeders
should be cautious about removing animals from the breeding pool solely because they are
distantly related to an affected individual. Breeders
should be able to provide proof that their breeding stock has been checked for hearing,
heart, kidney, and patella related issues. These tests are call BAER (hearing) test,
auscultation (heart) and/or Doppler Echocardiogram (heart), UPC (urine protein creatinine
ratio – kidney), and palpation for checking patella luxation.
For information on Bull Terrier breeders in your area, local clubs and activities, or specific questions about the breed, please send an email with your city and state to: |
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