Diseases and prevention
A selection of relevant breed health problems and tested variants. Frequencies differ: historical ASHGI surveys are not current prevalence estimates.
Relevant clinical conditions
Hip dysplasia
Abnormal joint development may cause pain and arthritis.
Read the topic →Elbow dysplasia
Developmental elbow abnormalities may cause arthritis.
Read the topic →Idiopathic epilepsy
Recurrent seizures without an identified cause after investigating other diseases.
Read the topic →Allergies and atopic dermatitis
Allergic skin inflammation involves genetic predisposition and environmental factors.
Read the topic →Hypothyroidism and thyroiditis
Insufficient thyroid hormones may result from autoimmune thyroid destruction.
Read the topic →Hemangiosarcoma
Cancer of blood vessels, often within internal organs.
Read the topic →Lymphoma
Cancer of immune-system cells, often affecting lymph nodes.
Read the topic →Immune-mediated diseases
The immune system can damage the body’s tissues; this is not one disease.
Read the topic →Genetic diseases and variants
Genetics and frequency are different questions. Some listed variants are uncommon. Carriers of recessive variants are generally not ill; HSF4, MDR1 and SOD1 need specific interpretation. Clear only refers to what was tested.
Hereditary cataracts · HSF4
Lens clouding; HSF4 increases risk with variable expression.
Read the topic →Collie eye anomaly · CEA
Inherited abnormal development within the eye; severity varies.
Read the topic →Progressive retinal atrophy · prcd-PRA
Inherited degeneration of retinal cells can cause blindness.
Read the topic →Multifocal retinopathy · CMR1
Localised retinal lesions usually do not cause blindness.
Read the topic →Degenerative myelopathy · DM
Progressive neurological disease associated with SOD1, with incomplete penetrance.
Read the topic →Hyperuricosuria · HUU
Inherited excess urinary uric acid increases stone risk.
Read the topic →Cobalamin malabsorption · IGS
Inherited vitamin B12 absorption defect associated with AMN.
Read the topic →Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis · NCL
A group of inherited neurodegenerative diseases with different variants.
Read the topic →Von Willebrand disease · type 1
Deficiency of a protein involved in blood clotting.
Read the topic →ASHGI · Disease prevalence FAQ (2010 survey) · USASA · Health & genetics
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Application to Lunamar features reviewed on 22 October 2026. Each reading retains the scope of its clinical sources and review dates.