Genetic DisordersGenetic Disorders

Australian Terrier Australian Terrier

IntroductionIntroduction When choosing any breed of dog you must be When choosing any breed of dog you must be

aware of potential health concerns aware of potential health concerns All dogs mixes and pure bred can have health All dogs mixes and pure bred can have health

concerns concerns The more popular breeds and their mixes will The more popular breeds and their mixes will

have more genetic problems listed and more have more genetic problems listed and more likely to have puppies with problems . likely to have puppies with problems .

Make sure your breeder offers a written health Make sure your breeder offers a written health guarantee good for one year.guarantee good for one year.

Have the puppy heath checked at your Have the puppy heath checked at your VeterinarianVeterinarian

Eye DisordersEye Disorders Retinal dysplasiaRetinal dysplasia: : The condition is present from birth. At 3 to 4 weeks of age, the The condition is present from birth. At 3 to 4 weeks of age, the

breeder may notice that severely affected pups are less active and frequently bump breeder may notice that severely affected pups are less active and frequently bump into objects. A veterinarian will be best able to examine the pup's eyes for this into objects. A veterinarian will be best able to examine the pup's eyes for this condition with an ophthalmoscope at 12 to 16 weeks of age, when the retina is condition with an ophthalmoscope at 12 to 16 weeks of age, when the retina is mature.mature.

Progressive retinal atrophyProgressive retinal atrophy: : deterioration of the retinal cells causes blindness. deterioration of the retinal cells causes blindness. Generalized PRA - early onset:Generalized PRA - early onset: The first sign is generally failing night vision, as The first sign is generally failing night vision, as

early as 6 weeks of age, and this progresses to complete loss of vision by about 1 - 2 early as 6 weeks of age, and this progresses to complete loss of vision by about 1 - 2 years of age. Collies may retain some vision until the age of 2 - 3 years. In miniature years of age. Collies may retain some vision until the age of 2 - 3 years. In miniature schnauzers, poor night vision usually develops later (6 months to a year) and there is schnauzers, poor night vision usually develops later (6 months to a year) and there is advanced loss of vision by 3 to 4 years. Affected Alaskan malamutes are day-blind advanced loss of vision by 3 to 4 years. Affected Alaskan malamutes are day-blind (hemeralopia) at 8 to 10 weeks of age; night vision is never affected.(hemeralopia) at 8 to 10 weeks of age; night vision is never affected.

Generalized PRA (progressive rod-cone degeneration) - late onset:Generalized PRA (progressive rod-cone degeneration) - late onset: Generally Generally night blindness is noticed between 2 and 5 years of age (depending on the breed) night blindness is noticed between 2 and 5 years of age (depending on the breed) progressing to total blindness within a year or so. Peripheral vision is lost first.progressing to total blindness within a year or so. Peripheral vision is lost first.

Central PRA (CPRA) - retinal pigment epithelial dystrophy (RPED): Central PRA (CPRA) - retinal pigment epithelial dystrophy (RPED): Loss of vision Loss of vision occurs much more slowly than in generalized PRA, without initial night blindness. occurs much more slowly than in generalized PRA, without initial night blindness. Affected dogs may not lose vision completely. Because the changes are in the centre Affected dogs may not lose vision completely. Because the changes are in the centre of the retina, affected dogs initially have trouble locating still objects in bright light. of the retina, affected dogs initially have trouble locating still objects in bright light.

In ConclusionIn Conclusion Australian Terriers have 2 health concerns Disorders relatively

common in this breed are : None.

Note above disorder(s) is very common in this breed. Do not take lightly the other disorders. Some are very serious .

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About the PresenterAbout the Presenter Member of the Canine Ambassador Program with Orange Empire Member of the Canine Ambassador Program with Orange Empire

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Pet Professional specializing in the training of puppies in Sun Valley Pet Professional specializing in the training of puppies in Sun Valley since 1974 . since 1974 .

Breeder of Silky Terriers and Wire Fox TerriersBreeder of Silky Terriers and Wire Fox Terriers My boarding, training and breeding kennel was awarded Small My boarding, training and breeding kennel was awarded Small

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