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Health
What we test for, and why
Example text: every breeding dog is X-rayed for HD and AA, and the results are shown openly on each dog.
Hips and elbows
Example: hips and elbows are X-rayed officially after 12 months.
DM
Example: gene test for degenerative myelopathy.
Growing up
Example: moderate feeding and a controlled weight in the first year.
Explanations
Short explanations of the results you see on each dog. Draft text, to be checked with the breeder.
HD: Hip dysplasia
A hereditary fault in the hip joint. The X-ray is read by NKK: A and B are healthy hips, C is mild, D moderate and E severe.
AA: Elbow dysplasia
X-ray of the elbows. 0 is free, 1 mild, 2 moderate and 3 severe. Also called AD.
DM: Degenerative myelopathy
A hereditary disease of the spinal cord in older dogs. Gene test: N/N is clear, N/DM is a carrier, DM/DM has a higher risk.
Official health results: NKK Helse and DogWeb.
Translated from Norwegian. Some wording may be awkward or wrong. The Norwegian text is the original (Les på norsk).