Coton de Tulear - genetic tests

Fine white long fur, resembling cottonwood fluff. Intelligent, adaptable and friendly. This dog simply loves the company of people and will do anything to cheer his owner up. Height is approximately 25-28 cm and weight between 4 and 6 kg. This small breed comes from Madagascar, where it was especially popular in the south of the island, around the town of Tuléar. The amusing characteristics of these long-lived jesters include unique vocal expressions and a knack for walking on their hind legs.

Malignant Hyperthermia

Canine stress syndrome

MH

It is a congenital disorder of skeletal muscle which is manifested by the significant increase in temperature (hyperthermia) up to 45°C, accelerated and irregular heart rate (tachycardia and arrhythmia), hyperventilation, muscle rigidity and may result in renal failure and death...

49 €

Degenerative Myelopathy

DM

It is a neuromuscular disease causing a gradual muscle weakness on the hindlimb and back, which is manifested by poor coordination of movements, cramped and asymmetric walking, or incontinence.

51 €

Chondrodysplasia, chondrodystrophy and degeneration of intervertebral discs

Hansen's Type I IVDD, Intervertebral Disc Disease

CDPA/CDDY+IVDD

Chondrodysplasia (CDPA) is a genetic disease causing abnormal growth of cartilage and early changes in the structure of growth plates. The affected dogs are generally characterized by a normal sized trunk and short limbs.

59 €