All of Our Dogs are PHPT Tested for the Gene that causes
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a condition that commonly affects
the Keeshond Breed of dog. We genetically test all of our dogs to make sure
that they do not pass it on to their offspring (Your future puppy!). This
condition often occurs later in the dogs life. We feel that this is an important
step to ensuring the health of your pet as best as we can for the life of
your new friend.
For additional information on this subject, visit: www.vet.cornell.edu/labs/goldstein
You can view all of our certificates by clicking on the Dogs Name:
Boys: Neon Indiana Jones Kody Maximillion
Girls: Katrina Tinkerbell Olivia Oriana Keeza Nikita Nikita Maya Misty Soffie
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Girls: Karma Star Mia Mya Phoebe
All of Our Dogs are Tested for Patellar Luxation
Luxation of the Patella
Dislocation of the knee-cap is a problems with certain breeds of dogs. This
is a hereditary problem and can be found in adult dogs. It is also unfortunate
that most of the time the animal is older before it shows...which means
it may have been bred or used at stud and therefore passed this problem
on to yet another generation of Keeshounds! It appears in varying degrees
from barely there to debilitating. Very young dogs may compensate, but this
cannot be counted on.
The dislocation is usually on the inner side and the ligaments become stretched
every time it happens until the patella is rarely where it is suppose to
be. When the dog is standing with a dislocation of the patella, the hocks
on the hind legs will be straight and if severe will cause extreme pain.
In these cases there is generally a need for surgery to repair the damage.
At Keeshound Heaven, we've tested all of our dogs for Luxation of the Patella
and results have been negative. Click on the names of the dogs to view their
certificates.
You can view all of our certificates by clicking on the Dogs Name:
Boys: Indiana Jones Maximillion Kody Keith Neon Sirius Quinn
Sirius Solo Stormy Bam Bam Thunder
Girls: Luna Sheena Sadie Keeza Nikita Olivia Katrina Tinkerbell
Maya Karma Soffie Faith MC Square Ivy(Queenie) MC Square
Angel Nellie Blossom Violet Sassy Raina Savanna Star Pebbles
Lily Ruby Sophie Maggie Misty Tulip Calla Phoebe Mia Mya Star
Our Dogs are Tested for Elbow Dysplasia
Elbow Dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia is an inherited disease which primarily affects intermediate
and large breed dogs.
Elbow dysplasia is characterized by varying degrees of elbow incongruity, bony fragments (bone chips), and ultimately, severe arthritic change. The term was introduced to describe generalized osteoarthritis (arthritis) of the elbow joint in which the anconeal process may be ununited, the medial coronoid of the ulna may be fragmented, and osteochondrosis of the humeral condyle may be present. Clinically, the symptoms range from an intermittent lameness in some affected dogs to severe, crippling disease in othe
You can view our certificates by clicking on the Dogs Name:
Boys: Quinn Neon Indiana Maya Kody Keith Sirius Solo
Girls: Ivy (Registered Queenie) Katrina Nikitas Nellies Tinkerbell
Faith Olivia Keeza Nikita Sadie Sheena Maya Angel
MC Square Luna Ember Sassy Violet Rainas Star Ruby
Lily Misty Tulip Calla Mia Mya Phoebe
Our Dogs are Tested for Hip Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
The hip joint is composed of the ball and the socket. The development of
hip dysplasia is determined by an interaction of genetic and environmental
factors, though there is a complicated pattern of inheritance for this disorder,
with multiple genes involved. Hip dysplasia is the failure of the hip joints
to develop normally (known as malformation), gradually deteriorating and
leading to loss of function of the hip joints.
Hip dysplasia is one of the most common skeletal diseases seen in dogs.
Gender does not seem to be a factor, but some breeds are more likely to
have the genetic predisposition for hip dysplasia than other breeds.
You can view our certificates by clicking on the Dogs Name:
Boys: Quinn Neon Indiana Kody Keith Sirius Solo Stormy
Girls: Ivy (Registered Queenie) Katrina Nellies Nikitas Tinkerbell
Faith Olivia Keeza Nikita Sadie Sheena Maya MC Square Luna
Ember Sassy 10-26-16 Sassy 11-6-2015 Violet Star Ruby Lily
Our Dogs are Tested for Congenital Cardiac Disease
Congenital Cardiac Disease
Boys: Quinn Stormy Bam Bam Thunder
Girls: Ivy Violet Karma Raina Savanna Star Pebbles Lily Ruby
Sophie Maggie Misty Tulip Calla Phoebe Mia Mya Star
Our Dogs are Tested for Eye Disease
Eye Disease
Girls: Karma Raina Star Mia Mya
