Boykin Spaniel Inherited Disease Test Checklist
| Inheritable Disease | Minimum Age at Time of Test | Where to go for testing | What the examination or analysis looks for | Boykin Spaniel Foundation reimbursement | |
| DNA Tests | Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) | No minimum |
GenSol https://www.gensoldx.com/ BSS members get a 20% discount, call the BSS office for code must submit results from DNA to OFA to share results with the BSS |
EIC is the genetic condition caused by the inability of the dog's body to make a chemical needed for brain- to-muscle nerve transmission. Possibly fatal. | $25 with OFA certificate |
| Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA) | CEA is a genetic eye disease that prohibits proper development of many eye parts. Leads to partial or full blindness. | $25 with OFA certificate | |||
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | DM is a genetic disease where the dog's body can't manufacture an enzyme needed for spinal cord health. DM is 100% fatal. DM is 100% fatal | $25 with OFA certificate | |||
| Eyes | Juvenile cataracts and more | No minimum age | Must be done by a veterinary eye specialist; find the nearest at https://member.acvo.org/search_results | The ophthalmologist inspects for signs of fifteen or more eye diseases which are hereditary. Symptoms are similar to humans. | $50 reimbursment with OFA Certificate |
| Skeleton and Ligaments | Hip Dysplasia | 24 months | Best outcomes are when the x-rays are performed by a regular veterinarian | Proper development of the hip joint socket and ball, and the fit of the ball into the socket. Improper development causes sporadic or permanent lameness, and arthritis as the dog reaches middle age. | $75 with OFA certificate and results released to the public |
| Patellar Luxation | 12 months | There should be almost no movement of the kneecap when pushed by the vet. Severity of "trick knee" varies, causing pain and lack of mobility. | $25 with OFA certificate | ||
| Heart | Pulmonic Stenosis | 12 months | Most general practice veterinarians perform these examinations right in their clinic, but may refer you to a specialist in the area if any suspicion of a problem is detected. | General cardiac functionality is determined using a stethoscope; the doctor may determine that an ultrasound (echocardiogram) is needed for conclusive results. | $25 with OFA certificate |
Need more info? Contact the Boykin Spaniel Society via emailing BoykinSpanielSociety1977@gmail.com
* Eye and heart reimbursements are only offered for exams completed after 9/17/21
** Reimbursement polices can be found at the Boykin Spaniel Foundation's website www.boykinspanielfoundation.org
You can find links to the required forms that your veterinarian (or yourself, for DNA-based tests) will need online at www.ofa.org/application-forms Exception to the above: only the veterinary ophthalmologist has the forms she or he uses, and you complete those at the time of the exam.
For more information visit www.boykinspanielfoundation.org
| Expected results for breeding strategies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent 1 Status | Parent 2 Status | ||
| Normal | Carrier | Affected | |
| Normal/Clear | All = Normal/Clear | 1/2 = Normal/Clear 1/2 = Carrier |
All = Carrier |
| Carrier | 1/2 = Normal/Clear 1/2 = Carrier |
1/4 = Normal/Clear 1/2 = Carrier 1/4 = Affected |
1/2 = Carrier 1/2 = Affected |
| Affected | All = Carrier | 1/2 = Carrier 1/2 = Affected |
All = Affected |