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.
Work
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.
- ACVO Eye Eye Examination: Results registered with OFA.
- Patellar Luxation Veterinary Evaluation of Patellar Luxation: Results registered with OFA.
- Hip Dysplasia: One of the following: OFA Radiographic Hip Evaluation or
PennHIP Evaluation. Results registered with OFA. - 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)
- 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)
- 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
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
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