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At Devon doodles, we take health seriously, it is so important to us to produce healthy, happy puppies for you to love forever. We would not want any genetic and structural health concerns as they grow. All our dams and sires are health tested prior to breeding along with vetting to have to all go to produce beautiful healthy puppies.

Health Testing Greatly Reduces The Risk Of Producing Puppies With Breed Specific Inherited Diseases Responsible breeders health test their dogs before using them for breeding. Each breed has their own set of health testing that should be done.

Always check with your breeder what health testing has been carried out with both parents prior to breeding your forever baby.

Our comprehensive Cockapoo DNA testing package includes genetic tests applicable to both Cocker Spaniel and Poodle.

• Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS)

Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS) can result in an insensitivity to pain and self-mutilation of the limb extremities. This can present as extreme licking of the paws and biting of the digits and claws developing from a young age (3-12 months). It is possible for a genetically at-risk dog to exhibit none of the symptoms of this syndrome.
Acral Mutilation Syndrome is an autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the GDNF gene.

• Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)

Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a disorder which affects the tissue of the spinal cord. This generally causes muscle atrophy and degeneration of the nerves beginning in the hind limbs leading to loss of ability to walk. Onset is usually around 8 years of age with loss of walking a year or so later.
An autosomal recessive condition with variable expression between breeds caused by a mutation in the SOD1 gene.

• Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)

Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) is a neuromuscular disorder. After strenuous activity affected dogs will display hindlimb weakness and incoordination with usually a return to normal after around 30 minutes.
An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the DNM1 gene.

• Familial Nephropathy – Cocker Spaniel Type (FNC)

Familial Nephropathy (FN) is a kidney disease usually showing from six months to two years with abnormal levels of protein in the urine. This causes excessive drinking and urinating, weight loss, and fatigue, which eventually leads to kidney failure and death.
An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the COL4A4 gene.

• Gangliosidosis Type 2 (GM2)

Gangliosidosis (GM) is a lysosomal storage disease which affects an enzyme during metabolism. Around two to six months of age the signs begin, with limb weakness, balance problems, weight loss, head tremors, and rapid progression to death at a young age.
An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the GLB1 (GM1) or HEXB (GM2) gene.

• Glycogen Storage Disease VII (GSDVII)

Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD) affects an enzyme during metabolism which results in easily damaged red blood cells. Affected dogs can suffer anaemia and lethargy, and muscle cramping and jaundice following exercise. Type II is also known as Pompe’s Disease, and Type VII is also known as Phosphofruktokinase Deficiency (PFKD). Affected dogs can often have a normal life expectancy.
An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the GAA (Type II) or PFKM (Type VII) gene.

• Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEWS)

Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEWS) causes affected puppies to be born small and not develop normally. From around three weeks of age affected pups suffer from weakness, body tremors, followed in a few weeks by seizures which do not respond to treatment. Puppies usually die or are euthanised shortly after the seizures occur.
An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the ATF2 gene.

• Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)

Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD) is a musculoskeletal disorder which begins with stunted growth at three weeks old. It causes splayed legs, club feet, enlarged joints, flattened ribcage, and underbite. Dogs may live a normal life span with care, but a tendency for arthritis and breathing difficulty.
An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the SLC13A1 gene.

• Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-PRCD)

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is a group of eye disorders which cause progressive degeneration of the retina through thinning and decreased blood flow. Depending on the variant the rod (dim light) or cone (bright light) photoreceptor cells of the eye may also be affected and age of onset and speed of progression can vary. Affected dogs typically have initial vision loss in low light, then peripheral vision loss, and eventually total blindness.

An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the CNGA1, RPGRIP1, NPHP4, ADAM9, CNGB1, PRCD, PDE6B, RD3, PDE6A, C2orf71, FAM161A, SLC4A3, or TTC8 gene.

• Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-rcd4)

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is a group of eye disorders which cause progressive degeneration of the retina through thinning and decreased blood flow. Depending on the variant the rod (dim light) or cone (bright light) photoreceptor cells of the eye may also be affected and age of onset and speed of progression can vary. Affected dogs typically have initial vision loss in low light, then peripheral vision loss, and eventually total blindness.
An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the CNGA1, RPGRIP1, NPHP4, ADAM9, CNGB1, PRCD, PDE6B, RD3, PDE6A, C2orf71, FAM161A, SLC4A3, or TTC8 gene.

• Von Willebrand Disease 1 (VWD1)

Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) is a bleeding disorder which affects blood clotting. Affected dogs may have nosebleeds and bruises easily, as well as bleed heavily after injury or surgery. Most dogs will have a normal life expectancy but this condition should be noted to veterinarians in the case of surgery.

An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the VWF gene.

Our comprehensive Labradoodle DNA testing package includes genetic tests applicable to both labrador and Poodle.

• Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) – As above

• Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC) – As above

• Gangliosidosis Type 2 (GM2) – As above

• Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK)

Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK) causes a dry, rough, and crusty nose which can sometimes crack painfully. Affected dogs are otherwise healthy but the must be continually treated to prevent excessive dryness.
An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the SUV39H2 gene.

• Hyperuricosuria (HUU)

Hyperuricosuria (HUU) is a disorder which causes high levels of uric acid in the urine which can cause crystals or stones in the urinary tract. It can also cause loss of appetite, weakness, and vomiting.
An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the SLC2A9 gene.

• Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEWS) – As above

• Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD) – As above

• Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-PRCD) – As above

• Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-rcd4) – As above

• Skeletal Dysplasia 2 (SD2)

Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2) causes short legs with a normal body, often slightly shorter in the front than the back legs. Height becomes 6cm smaller on average, though this can be variable due to other factors. Affected dogs are not prone to other health problems and lead a normal life.

An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the COL11A2 gene.

• Von Willebrand Disease 1 (VWD1)

Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) is a bleeding disorder which affects blood clotting. Affected dogs may have nosebleeds and bruises easily, as well as bleed heavily after injury or surgery. Most dogs will have a normal life expectancy but this condition should be noted to veterinarians in the case of surgery.

An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the VWF