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Health Education of the Boykin Spaniel

Genetics

Genetics

Genetics

Boykin Spaniels have a diverse genetic makeup from their mix variety of spaniels, pointers and retrievers. All dogs, whether mix or pure bred have a predisposition of certain health abnormalities due to their genetics they inherited from their canine ancestors. Boykins Spaniels are no exception to this rule; however, good breeders are working diligently to breed out problems. 

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Genetics

Genetics

The Boykin Spaniel Club & Breeders Association of America, as the American Kennel Club parent club to the Boykin Spaniels, is working to improve the health of the Boykin Spaniels. We are working with organizations that are experts in their fields to help identify, record and ultimately eliminate genetic diseases from the breed.

Puppies

Genetics

Puppies

The BSCBAA strongly encourages prospective puppy buyers to do their due diligence when interviewing breeders when purchasing a new Boykin Spaniel puppy.

The Boykin Spaniel’s most common health problems are hip dysplasia, juvenile cataracts, patellar luxation, CEA (Collie Eye Anomaly) and EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse). Responsible breeders are doing Genetic Testing. Ask them about it!

Health & Genetics when Purchasing a Boykin Spaniel

The Following are the BSCBAA requirements for Boykin Spaniels.

Please reference the Canine Health Information Center - OFA.org website for more information.

  1. ACVO Eye Eye Examination: Results registered with OFA.
  2. Patellar Luxation Veterinary Evaluation of Patellar Luxation: Results registered with OFA.
  3. Hip Dysplasia: One of the following: OFA Radiographic Hip Evaluation or
    PennHIP Evaluation. Results registered with OFA.
  4. EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse) EXERCISE INDUCED COLLAPSE - DNA test through an approved lab (This has been added as a CHIC requirement as of 11/1/15)
  5. Collie Eye Anomaly CEA DNA based test results from an approved lab registered with the OFA (This test has been added as a CHIC requirement as of 11/1/15)
  6. Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) - DNA based test from an approved lab (this test has been added as a new required test as of 2/23/18)

Look for breeders who do additional DNA testing panels.


Optional Test:
       1. Cardiac Evaluation: Results registered with OFA.
       2. Elbow Dysplasia: OFA Radiographic Elbow Evaluation 


Supplemental Genetic Testing

Supplemental Genetic Tests

 

Glycogen Storage Disease VII, PFK Deficiency

Aliases: Phosphofructokinase deficiency, GSD VII, PFK deficiency


Myotubular Myopathy 1 (Boykin Spaniel Type)

Aliases: X-linked Myotubular Myopathy, MTM1, XLMTM


Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4

Aliases: Progressive retinal atrophy - cord1, Progressive retinal atrophy - crd4, Progressive retinal atrophy - crd4/cord1, PRA-cord1, PRA-crd4, PRA-crd4/cord1


Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration

Aliases: PRA-PRCD, PRCD


Additional Genetic Disease Testing

Additional Genetic Disease Tests

Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA) 

Aliases: CDDY with IVDD, CDPA, Hansen's Type I IVDD, Intervertebral Disc Disease. 


There have been some more recent concerns for additional DNA testing for Intervertebral Disc Disease/Chondrodystrophy (IVDD/CDDY) and Chondrodysplasia (CDPA). Paw Print Genetics presented a very informative seminar to the BSCBAA on August 20, 2020 and you can click here to view the slide presentation. In light of this new information, we are encouraging Boykin Spaniel owners and breeders to have this DNA test administered and hopefully with enough information can proceed with research.  


Health & Genetics Committee Presentation

I. Paw Print Genetics presented on DNA testing and IVDD/CDDY

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Health & Genetics Committee Presentation

II. Boykin Spaniel Ear Care Presentation on August 2021

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Health & Genetics Committee Presentation

III. Vaccination Protocol Presentation on October 7, 2021

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Health & Genetics Committee Presentation

IV. Canine First Aid Kit from a Vet Perspective April 2022

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Health & Genetics Committee

Helpful Health & Genetic Links

The links below are helpful organizations in testing, recording and identifying the major health issues.


OFA - Orthopedic Foundation For Animals

American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO)

University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory - EIC

American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation

Paw Print Genetics

Purina Institute Advancing Science for Pet Health

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