Tibetans are known as a healthy breed, but they have some illnesses which should lined off from the breeding. I highly recommend you to exam your dog whether you use it for breeding or not. All the information helps the breed stay healthy and the breeder make the right choices.
A UK Kennel Club survey puts the average lifespan of the breed at 12 years. About one in five lives to 15 years or more, with the longest-lived Tibetan Terrier having lived to over 18 years. Though an athletic breed that has been bred for a natural look, the Tibetan Terrier is nonetheless susceptible to a variety of health problems, especially those related to the eyes and joints. Because of these potential health conditions Tibetan Terrier clubs recommend purchasing from breeders who participate in official health testing. In addition, Tibetan Terriers can carry the few different genetic diseases.
Basically tibetan terriers should be considered as a very healthy breed. You can find detailed information from each topic on these pages (see navigation above, but here's small sum up):
GENETIC DISEASES - Tibetan Terrier are known to have these genetic diseases: PLL, NCL, PRA3, RCD4, DM, DP-LHX3, CDDY/IVDD
EYE DISEASES - Tibetan terrier can have different eye diseases. For the most severe ones there are luckily gene tests available. Other most typical eye diseases are cataractas and different issues on rims.
SKELETAL DISESASES - Tibetan Terriers are known to have changes in spines. In addition, they should be examined by HD, ED and knees.
OTHER DISESES - Tibetans also have a history of being somewhat allergic to dairy, wheat and grains. In addition, Tibetan terriers can have different immunity diseases, and heart auscultation is considered useful also.
- If you have any questions about eye-illnesses or what or how you should exam them, please contact to your breeder! Always remember to send official examresults to breeder and pass them public if possible.
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