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Canine Health Information Center

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

OFA Breed Specific Health Statistics

Breed Health Survey Results 2008-2013

2017 AKC Canine Health Foundation Epilepsy Research Initiative

GSMD  Health

              In our journey towards becoming breeders, we have also learned about the efforts of GSMD breeders to promote health, sound structure, ideal temperament, longevity and viability of the breed. We plan to continue this effort through seeking OFA clearances, including eyes, shoulders, elbows, and hips, as well as participating in any relevant testing for suspected genetic conditions within the breed. While there are currently no proven genetic diseases within Swissies, there are ongoing studies to find a potential genetic link to epilepsy as well as a suspected bleeding disorder (P2Y12). Large breeds in general are more susceptible to joint dysplasia, bloat, and osteosarcoma, so these are also being studied within the breed. Rates of illness in Swissies for pretty much all of these diseases do not currently exceed the averages within the general dog population. Swissies in particular DO appear more susceptible to splenic torsion, often associated with bloat.
The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota is currently recruiting Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs for a research study on idiopathic epilepsy. If you would like to learn more / participate in this study, or contribute to their research, please visit the following page:
Idiopathic Epilepsy
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  • Home
  • Swissies
    • Our Swissy Story
    • Temperament
    • Health
    • Puppies >
      • Current Litters >
        • Phoenix x Boozer 11-21-20 >
          • Red Boy
          • Green Boy
          • Camo Boy
          • Aqua Girl
          • Coral Girl
          • Orchid Girl
          • Party Girl
      • Upcoming Litters
      • Previous Litters >
        • Sybil x Harper 9-7-2020 >
          • Purple Girl
          • Aqua Girl
          • Coral Girl
          • Party Girl
          • Yellow Girl
          • Lime Girl
        • Pearl x Pyro 4-14-2018 >
          • Blue Boy
          • Red Boy
        • Pearl x Zuko 9-21-2017 >
          • Blue Boy
          • Red Boy
          • Green Boy
          • Brown Boy
          • Tan Boy
          • Camo Boy
          • Purple Girl
          • Pink Girl
          • Aqua Girl
        • Pearl x Porter 3-1-2017 >
          • Blue Boy
          • Green Boy
          • Red Boy
          • Purple Girl
          • Pink Girl
    • Our Dogs >
      • Our Girls >
        • Sybil
        • Phoenix
        • Nakia
      • Our Boys >
        • Zuko
      • Retired >
        • Pearl
        • Ziva
    • Stud Dogs
    • Co-Owned Swissies >
      • Harper
      • Boozer
      • Zeus
      • Asia
    • Working Titles
    • Rainbow Bridge
    • Puppy Application
  • UPDATES
    • Instagram Feed
    • Blog
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
    • Custom Slip Leads