The Campaign Against the Docking of Dogs' Tails (and cropping ears)
ON THIS PAGE TERRIER GROUP
Airedale, Australian, Fox Terriers, Glen of Imaal, Irish, Kerry Blue, Lakeland, Norfolk, Norwich, Parson Russell, Sealyham. Soft-coated Wheaten, Welsh
LISTED AS DOG TYPE FIRST - e.g. TERRIER -Glen of Imaal,
BEFORE PURCHASING A PUPPY PLEASE READ ALL OTHER INFORMATION
ON THIS LINK PAGE
Remember that "A Dog is for LIFE" not for convenience - don't buy a puppy without researching the breed and believing that you will give that dog a home for life.
Only take on an animal where you are confident you can provide for it.
Neuter your pets if you do not plan to show or breed) to reduce the chances of unwanted litters - controversial, but unfortunately one of the causes for rescue organisation having to care for so many unwanted animals.
Microchip your pet so if it does go missing it can easily be traced back to you. Compulsory in N. Ireland.
'From that date (April 6, 2016) in England owners will need to have their dog microchipped and registered on one of the authorised commercial databases available; owners will have to register the details of any new owner before they sell or give the dog away. Any owner will have to keep their contact details up to date on the microchip databases.
'Defra is working with database providers and microchip suppliers to ensure minimum standards of service for commercial databases and standards of microchips, and that there is updated implantation guidance and training available as well as a one-stop enquiry point for microchipped lost and found dogs.'
Make sure you can afford veterinary treatment before taking on an animal BREEDERS/BUYERS - Please use a seller/buyer contract see http://www.bva.co.uk/news/2776.aspx
TERRIER GROUP AND BREED HEALTH
Some of the following breed health notes are incomplete and will be gradually up-dated as information becomes available
PHOTOS OF TERRIER GROUP LISTED AS DOG TYPE FIRST - e.g. TERRIER Glen of Imaal,
Airedale, Australian, Fox Terriers,
Glen of Imaal,
Irish, Kerry Blue, Lakeland, Norfolk, Norwich,
Parson Russell, Sealyham, Soft-coated Wheaten, Welsh
DETAILS OF TERRIER GROUP
LISTED AS DOG TYPE FIRST - e.g. TERRIER Glen of Imaal, Airedale; Australian; Fox Terriers; Glen of Imaal, Irish, Kerry lue;
Lakeland; Norfolk; Norwich; Parson Russell; Sealyham;
Soft-Coated Wheaten, Welsh.
TERRIER - AIREDALE (TERRIER GROUP) KC registrations: 1993=1050; 94=961; 95=1219; 96=1037; 97=1029; 98=1018; 99=810; 2000=1088; 01=848; 02=1054; 03=855; 04=988; 05=727; 06=861; 07=869; 08=864; 09=601; 2010=599;2011= 612;2012=600; HIPS to 31/10/11=1560 in breed scored;
range 0-91; mean score = 16 fairly good hips; borderline hip dysplasia; serious hip dysplasia Buy puppies from parents with scoress less than the mean score Check for temperaments Health – coat :-alopaecia (saddle or flanks) sometimes seasonal starting in winter and continuing about 6 mths but recurrent ; hypothyroidism often autoimmune and with lethargy, weight gain, exercise intolerance and weakness.
In severity may cause heart disease. HRT treatment is useful. Dermatitis (with hot spots) sometimes caused by allergy or follicle infection . Eyes – trichiasis (in-growing eyelashes) and blocked tear ducts.
Skeletal – hip dysplasia likely inherited (see KC website for more info)
General – Cancer (lymphoma and leukaemia commonest form). Bloat/torsion Bladder stones and kidney failure. ** = Guide to Hereditary and Congenital Diseases in Dogs –
The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California **Acral lick dermatitis; acute moist dermatitis; cerebellar hypoplasia; corneal dystrophy; distichiasis; entropion; factor IX deficiency or haemaphilia; granulomatous sebaceous adenitis; haemaphilia B; Hyposomatotropism; hypothyroidism; Immunoglobulin A deficiency; Narcolepsy; Pannus; Progressive retinal atrophy; retinal detachment; retinal dysplasia; Sebaceous Adenitis; Trembling of the hind quarters; Umbilical herniae; von Willebrand's disease
** = Guide to Hereditary and Congenital Diseases in Dogs –
The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California **Diabetes Mellitus; Legg-Perthes disease; progressive retinal atrophy; retinal dysplasis
TERRIER - GLEN OF IMAAL (TERRIER GROUP) KC registrations: 1993=47; 94=65; 95=71; 96=89; 97=77; 98=58; 99=77; 2000=48; 01=16; 02=48; 03=593; 04=43; 05=45; 06=41; 07=36; 08=89; 09=46; 2010=61; 2011=67; 2012=57; KC from 1/7/2006 test for GPRA Generalised progressive retinal atrophy.
Check for temperaments TAIL STANDARD 2007 - Docking previously optional. Docked strong at root. Well set and carried gaily. Undocked Strong at root. Well set on and carried gaily in overall balance with rest of the dog. Skeletal: Short legs bred into the breed can cause problems; the legs can grow with slight twist. affecting foot movement. No hip scores have been recorded as yKC from 1/7/2006 test for GPRA Generalised progressive retinal atrophy. Skeletal: Short legs bred into the breed can cause problems; the legs can grow with slight twist. affecting foot movement. No hip scores have been recorded as yet nut hip dysplasia leading to arthritis is not unknown in the breed. Slipped discs can occur (intervertebral disc disease) causing back pain and disinclination to walk. Eyes: Progressive retinal atrophies (PRAs) - progressive form of blindness. aka cone-rod dysplasia type 3. Often occurs betwwen 3-5 yrs when dog dislikes bright light and then progress over a period of years until almost inevitably blindness occurs - inherited from both parents. Optigen testing available. As currently a rare breed could be difficult to avoid but if breeding two inheritors of gene should not be mated. Skin: Redness and soreness and hair loss can be common within the breed often triggered by allergens such as dust, fleas, house mites, food or seasonal but also can be autoimmune. Can result in bacterial/yeast infections. Difficult to control long term even with medication. et nut hip dysplasia leading to arthritis is not unknown in the breed so breeders should hip score. Slipped discs (intervertebral disc disease) can occur
TERRIER IRISH(TERRIER GROUP) KC registrations: 1993=156; 94=205; 95=222; 96=201;
97=162; 98=195; 99=243; 2000=258; 01=175; 02=198; 03=303; 04=227; 05=270; 06= 324; 07=271; 369; 09=289; 2010=857;; 2011=277;;2012=306; No problems known to breeders. X-linked muscular myopathy. Check for temperaments Malcom Willis (Geneticist) says:- Few inherited problems which may be that there are few or the breed is numerically small for them not to be known. Breed population around 3,500. Occasional eye problems possibly inherited as an autosomal recessive. They include cataracts, micropthalmia (small eyes) retinal dysplasia and persistent pupillary membranes (PPM) These should be present in the foetal stage and then degenerate after birth but in PPM they persist. Muscular dystrophy causing gait abnormalities and easy exhaustion.
It is found in the x-linked chromosome so would be seen in males (XY) and very rarely in females (XX) and is present from birth (congenital). Melanomic tumours usually malignant occurring in the skin but usually in older dogs (over 8 yrs.).
Hyperkeratosis of footpad occasionally seen. It is a horny growth on the pad and relatively rare. Generally seen in families and may have a genetic base but this isn't established.
** = Guide to Hereditary and Congenital Diseases in Dogs –
The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California
**Cystinuria; digital hyperkeratosis; muscular dystrophy; progressive retinal atrophy
TERRIER - JACK RUSSELL- NOT KC RECOGNISED Primary Lens Luxation. Check for temperaments EYES lens luxation (2-6yrs) secondary glaucoma is blinding if surgical intervention is not done. Usually bilateral but one eye is usually affected weeks or months before the other. The mutation causing this has now been found and a DNA test is available through the Animal Health Trust. Cataract/opacity of lens can occur mostly after 6 yrs of age Neurological ad muscular diseases white JRTs can be deaf in one or both ears Purchasers should check. Epileptic seizures can occur in a few JRTS Also several types of ataxia from young age causing weakness or paralysis. For pups (5-8 weeks) myasthenia gravis causing progressive weakness usually responsive to drug therapy. Myotonic myopathy causing a non painful muscle spasm after inercise occurs in some dogs A DNA test (univ of Pennsylvania only) is available for parent dogs Allergies and autoimmunity May develop hay fever or flea allergies or dermatitis. Ichthyosis is rare and is inherited as a recessive disease. S keletal /conformationaal conditions Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (degeneration of head of thigh bone) progressive rear leg lameness from 4-12 months old – treatment anti-inflammatories or surgery. Patellar luxation with sudden onset can be treated. Hernias are common especially inguinal – need immediate surgery. High toes usually front feet occasional abnormal development. Cardiac/circulatory disorders Dilated cardiomyopathy symptoms shortness of breath and exercise intolerance – needs Veterinary supervision. Von Willebrand's disease and more rarely haemophilia type A occur in JRTs If dogs bleed profusely should be checked regularly by Vet (not advisable to breed from these dogs ) ** = Guide to Hereditary and Congenital Diseases in Dogs –
The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California **Ataxia; Factor X deficiency; lens luxation; myasthenia gravis; Von Willebrands see this link:- http://www.jack-russell-terrier.co.uk/reunited/jack_russells_reunited.htm
If you have a JRT, a Parson Russell or anything in between this is a project to build the world's largest Jack Russell database A.D.A.
TERRIER - KERRY BLUE(TERRIER GROUP) KC registrations: 1993=267; 94=241; 95=280; 96=218;
97=277; 98=291; 99=272; 2000=279; 01=318; 02=244;
03=283; 04=274; 05=277; 06=263; 07=267; 08=198; 09=190;
2010=223; 2011=212;2012=210; HIPS to 31/10/11=64 in breed scored; range 4-66;
mean score = 15 fairly good hips; borderline hip dysplasia; serious hip dysplasia Buy puppies from parents with scoress less than the mean score
Always buy from hip and elbow tested parent dogs. .Check for temperaments This is a numerically small breed resulting in a small amount of
breeding dogs each year. So far there is no Kennel Club health report on the breed. Coat and skin: cancer of the hair follicle is reported and to a lesser degree melanoma. Sebaceous cysts are fairly common more so in males Particular areas affected could be elbows, hocks, between toes, eyebrows, neck, tail and side of abdomen. Hair can get into eyes causing entropion and cause problems in ears from waxy plugs which can become chronic infections.
Allergies causing dermatitis.
Eyes: dry-eye; excessive mucus production. Cataracts. Blood: blood clotting disorders which affect injury or surgery.
DNA test available for the most common von Willebrands.
Genetic inherited rare in UK Canine degenerative myelopathy for which there is a DNA test - causes progressive paralysis and weakness around 8 yrs and a survival of about 1 yr.
Teeth: Missing and abnormal teeth possibly associated with reduced fertility and hermaphrodism in XX chromosomes.
Immune mediated haemolytic anaemia . Degenerative myelopathy and progressive neuronal abiotrophy both genetically inherited -more than 50% Kerrys in the US carry the gene for which there is a DNA test
** = Guide to Hereditary and Congenital Diseases in Dogs –
The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California
**Cataract; cerebellar and extrapyramidal abiotrophy; distichiasis; entropion; Factor XI deficiency; hair follicle tumours; hypothyroidism; keratitis sicca; keratoconjunctivitis sicca; narrow palpebral fissure; progressive retinal atrophy; thrombocytopaenia; ununited anconeal process; von Willebrands disease
No problems known to breeders. Check for temperaments
Eye conditions: Distichiasis (extra eyelashes) can damage eye and needs surgical intervention. Microphthalmia - developmental disease peristent pupillary membranes interrupting vision. Lens luxation potentially blinding when lens becomes detached leading to glaucoma. Single case in USA but may be hidden in carrier state. There is DNA test for condition (see Animal Health Trust) Cataract - mostly seen in old age in UK. Skeletal disorders: Hind limb lameness (Legg-Calves-Perthes disease); juvenile/young dogs. May be bi-lateral and surgery is usually required. Patellar Luxation (displacement of knee cap) Can be intermittent and often shows up after exercise. May require surgery or manipulation.
Teeth: pronounced underbite and doubled teeth sometimes known.
Heart and Circulation: Ventricular septal defect (developmental heart problem) May be nothing more than heart murmur or can be more serious causing pulmonary hypertention and heart failure. Not common in KC registered population. Von Willebrands disease (blood clotting disorder) no recent records of the problem in UK.
Reproductive problems: Some may require assistance when birthing (Caesarean section) May be inherited.
Always check with breeder about the above conditions ** = Guide to Hereditary and Congenital Diseases in Dogs – The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California **Cataract; cryptorchidism; distichiasis; hypothyroidism; lens luxation; persistent pupillary membrane; undershot jaw; ununited anconeal process; von Willebrand's disease
with thanks to Sally Ann Thompson
and in memory of Kevin
TERRIER - NORFOLK (TERRIER GROUP) KC registrations: 1993=454; 94=519; 95=531; 96=652; 97=541; 98=618; 99=587; 2000=590; 01=495; 02=494; 03=472; 04=543; 05=663; 06=631; 07=686; 08=635; 09=603; 2010=534; 2011=577; 2012=546; Heart disease. Check for temperaments
TAIL STANDARD 2007 Docking of tail previously optional
a)Medium docked set level with topline and carried erect.
b)Tail of moderate length to give a general balance to the dog, thick at the root e nd tapering towards the tip, as straight as possible, carried jauntily but not excessively gay. Dr. Malcolm Willis (Geneticist) says:- This is a numerically small
breed
Eye problems - glaucoma occurs occasionally and can lead to blindness; sometimes it is secondary but problem occurs when it is primary and believed to be genetic but mode of inheritance uncertain. Lens luxation also rarely seen but painful and shown to be an autosomal recessive. Cataracts but mode of inheritance uncertain and age of onset variable. A relatively rare condition is optic nerve hypoplasia which can lead to blindness. Skeletal - hip dysplasia
has been reported although no dog has been submitted to the BVA/KC scheme most date comes from abroad. Patella luxation mode of inheritance is polygenic.
Liver disorders - Copper toxicosis rare but may be inherited by a simple autosomal recessive; in severe cases death. Portosystemic shunts caused by the malformation and misdirection of the blood vessels that are outside the liver and allow blood to bypass the liver. Other conditions -
hypothyroidism where the dog'd own immune system damages and can destroy the thyroid gland; causes rough scaly skin and hair loss as well as weight gain. Mode of inheritance unclear but may be recessive but is more widespread than breeders realise. Immune reaction can lead to atopic dermatitis wth rough itchy skin and seemingly allergic to pollen, grass seed, fleas and other irritants. Heart disease where heart muscle is abnormal can cause sudden death. It can cause oedema of the lung lethargy and reluctance to exercise. Mitral valve disease is beginning to be seen. Megaoesophagus occasionally occurs (constriction of the oesophagus) About 5 weeks onwards affected puppies constantly regurgitate food; most have to be put down but some can survive although they are susceptible to inhalation pneumonia.
Terriers do not have many reported problems it might be because there are few problems or just no incentive to report any. ** = Guide to Hereditary and Congenital Diseases in Dogs –
The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California
**Corneal dystrophy; hypothyroidism; lens luxation; von Willebrands disease
TERRIER - PARSON RUSSELL(TERRIER GROUP) KC registrations: 1993=359; 94=345; 95=450; 96=488; 97=564; 98=589;
99=550; 2000=571; 01=630; 02=673 ;03=969; 04=804; 05=776; 06=764;
07=892; 08=680; 09-714; 2010=554; 2011= 539;2012=562; Parents should be eye tested. Check for temperaments
P(rimary) L(ens) L(uxation) DNA test now available 2010
see A(nimal) H(ealth) T(rust)http://www.aht.org.uk M alcolm Willis (Genetiticst) says:- defects are relatively rare. Eyes:- lens luxation where lens luxates out of position and causes pain;
possible autosomal recessive - if it happened in a litter both paretns are
likely to carry trait. Cataracts but inheritance not known.
Musculoskeletal: Patellar luxation (inward displacement of kneecap);
Legg Perthes disease (femoral head dies) inheritance suspected but not confirmed.
Myasthenia gavis where neuromuscular transmission is
defective. Symptoms megaoesophagus (stretched oesophagus not able
to process food properly) and muscle weakness. May be congenital or
acquired - autosomal recessive inheritance suspected. Endocrine:- Diabetes mellitus usually from early middle age onwards - inheritance
not known. Skin:- scaly skin (fish scales) can be seen from birth Inheritance uncertain KC Accredited breeders shouldeye test in 2007
see this link:- http://www.jack-russell-terrier.co.uk/reunited/jack_russells_reunited.htm
If you have a JRT, a Parson Russell or anything in between this is a
project to build the world's largest Jack Russell database
TERRIER - SOFT-COATED WHEATEN (TERRIER GROUP) KC registrations: 1993=206; 94=217; 95=239; 96=309; 97=288; 98=241; 99=318; 2000=260; 01=247; 02=277; 03=352; 04=287;05=321; 06=403; 07=324; 08=352; 09=284; 2010=405; 2011=433; 2012=455; HIPS to 31/10/11=525 in breed scored; range 0-62; mean score = 12 fairly good hips; borderline hip dysplasia; serious hip dysplasia Buy puppies from parents with scores less than the mean score
Parents should be eye tested. Kidney problemshttp://www.wheaten-health-initiative.co.uk/ Genetics: Digestive/kidney problemsProtein losing enteropathy (PLE) in foreign dogs so necessary to check ancestry) PLE is an inflammatory bowel disease starts about 3months of age to 6yrs. Unable to absorb food and diarrhoea follows. Can be fluid loss in abdomen and around lungs and heart. Protein losing nephropathy (PLN) inflammatory disease of kidneys starting at a year or later. Causes increased urination with high levels of protein Can lead to kidney failure. Both PLE and PLN are thought to be related and females more prone. As genetic in origin it is necessary to check ancestry before buying a pup.
Renal dysplasia another type of kidney disease has also been recorded in a few dogs but none recently in UK and is thought to be genetic in origin. Usually found under a year of age. The kidneys don't develop normally causing urinary tract infections and is usually fatal. EYES:Cataracts (opaque covering of the eye lens can occur. PPM (Persistent pupillary Membranes) -
thread like tissue that can occur over the pupil. In SCWTregarded as harmless. Retinal folds - a defect in development Wheatens carrying this condition should not be bred from . OTHER PROBLEMS:
Some dogs usually females get urinary incontinence from birth (ectopic ureter). Hypoadrenocorticsm (Addison's disease) The adrenal glands do not produce normal levels of electrolytes and metabolic and blood pressure control.
This causes listliness/depression, loss of appetite leading to weight loss sometimes accompanied by sickness. They can't cope with stress and can collapse with a slow heart rate. This is not so much a problem in the UK as it is in Australia and USA and can be treated by hormone replacement. At maturity should be examined for hip dysplasia. Dermatitis can be a problem as can ear irritation. Cardiac and cancer diseases do cause death in the mature dogs as with all breeds. See Wheaten Health Initiative (link above) for detailed information on the health information.
Check for temperaments
KC Accredited breeders shouldhip score. Breed club recommend kidney function
test and eye test
** = Guide to Hereditary and Congenital Diseases in Dogs –
The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California
**Addison's disease; allergies; atopy; cataract; dermatitis atopic; hypoadrenocorticism; hypothyroidism; intestinal malabsorption; optic nerve hypoplasia; persistent pupillary membrane; posterior retinal atrophy; progressive retinal atrophy; renal dysplasia; retinal dysplasia; von Willebrand's disease
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