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Originally Posted by gemy  Thanks Mary :
I just want to make sure Razzle has all the appropriate tests as I have done with our male BRT.
with PRA I've been told to test annually which is what |I do
We screen OVC and OFA for hips and elbows for BRT's ... I know with Yorkies knees are most relevant there
We don't screen on hearing that was why the question not famiiar with that test
Magic has been temperament tested. He passed and part of his titles include TT. Now I don't know of any Yorkies that have gone through the working dog Temperament test. Of course as puppies they all get a temperament test to help to determine their working and personality qualities.
Bile acid Test was done on Razzle as a puppy - all good - do I retest again in another year?
DNA test for canine hyperuricosuria -Huu - again probably only appropriate to BRTs.
(huu), the production of high levels of urate in the urine that can
result in bladder stones.
Then of course the prebreeding tests for STD's.
We also test for Heart and Thyroid |
Testing for PRA annually is very responsibe, but, if this is a stud/or breeding female and you are unsure as to whether the dog has PRA, I wouldn't be breeding it.
All the tests you peform, are very much necessary, however there is no tests out there that prove your dog is not a carrier.
I don't think it's necessary for a repeat BAT. Although, there is aquired shunts....My suggestion is to contact Dr' Center