ALMAMATER
preservers of the Weimaraner breed
HEALTH ISSUES IN WEIMARANERS
ALL OF OUR DOGS ARE DNA TESTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AND ARE FREE FROM THESE DISEASES.
HUU (Hyperuricosuria)
Hyperuricosuria means elevated levels of uric acid in the urine. This trait predisposes dogs to form stones in their bladders or sometimes kidneys. These stones often must be removed surgically and can be difficult to treat. Hyperuricosuria is inherited as a simple autosomal recessive trait. The trait can occur in any breed.
HYPM (hypomyelination)
This condition leads to tremors during
puppyhood. The disease is inherited as a
simple autosomal recessive disorder and the
carrier frequency has been estimated to be
4.29% within the breed. Hypomyelination is
also called ”Tremors” and “Shaking puppies” by dog breeders based on the fact that affected puppies have tremors when awake.
SD (spinal dysraphism)
Spinal dysraphism (SD) in Weimaraner dogs
is a genetic disorder present at birth that
results from faulty embryonic development.
Affected Weimaraners have a defective
spinal canal which leads to neurological
abnormalities. Puppies born with SD may have difficulties starting to walk due to weakness of their rear legs.
ALL OUR DOGS HAVE HIPS AND ELBOWS CHECKED BY The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
