HEALTH TESTING
FOR OUR WHITE SWISS SHEPHERDS
AT NASHA COMANDA, WE STRIVE TO BRING YOU THE MOST HEALTHY WHITE SWISS SHEPHERD DOGS POSSIBLE. TO DO THIS, NOT ONLY ARE WE CAREFULLY SELECTING BREEDING PAIRS FROM HIGH QUALITY LINEAGE, WE ARE ALSO SELECTING DOGS WHO ARE TESTED FOR MAJOR GENETIC DISEASES (SEE BELOW) AS WELL AS HAVING JOINT EVALUATIONS CERTIFIED AS FREE OF DYSPLASIA OR DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE. PLEASE NOTE THAT CARRIERS FOR CERTAIN VARIANTS CAN BE BRED TO DOGS WHO ARE CLEAR FOR THAT SPECIFIC VARIANT DEPENDING ON THE INHERITANCE PATTERN OF THE TRAIT.
HIPS, ELBOWS, AND OTHER STRUCTURES MUST BE CERTIFIED BY A RECOGNIZED ORTHOPEDIC ORGANIZATION SUCH AS THE ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION FOR ANIMALS (OFA) FOR DOGS LIVING IN AMERICA OR FCI FOR DOGS THAT ARE LIVING ABROAD TO BE CONSIDERED FOR BREEDING IN OUR PROGRAM.
BELOW, I HAVE OUTLINED AND PROVIDED LINKS TO SOME OF THE COMMON ILLNESSES AND STRUCTURAL EVALUATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WSS. ALL OF THESE ILLNESSES ARE IMPORTANT TO BE AWARE OF WHEN OWNING AND PURCHASING A WSS DOG.
* ALL OF OUR BREEDING DOGS AT NASHA COMANDA ARE FREE OF DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASES AND ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THESE CONDITIONS MENTIONED BELOW. CARRIERS FOR GENETIC VARIANTS WILL ALWAYS BE MADE PUBLIC WITH THEIR OTHER HEALTH RESULTS. PLEASE SEE THEIR INDIVIDUAL PAGES TO VIEW THEIR RESULTS OR CLICK ON THE LINKS PROVIDED ON THIS PAGE TO VIEW DIRECTLY.
* PHOTOS PROVIDED BELOW ARE SAMPLES FROM SOME OF OUR ACTUAL DOGS. WE ARE ALWAYS HAPPY TO SHARE RADIOGRAPHS UPON REQUEST.
NASHA HEALTH
Please click these links to view the health testing of our dogs at NASHA COMANDA. Some outside studs used may not have all of the same registries or grading scales used to evaluate hips and elbows as we do in the US.
If you have any questions regarding the results or how to interpret them, I am more than happy to explain!
Please note that some dogs have what are called "preliminary" phenotypic evaluations done. They must be a certain age before x-rays may be submitted for official evaluation with the OFA. Most evaluations with OFA prior to 24 months are referred to as "preliminary" and are only a consultation. Any preliminary findings will be included on their pages.
females
males
outside studs
MDR1
Multi Drug Resistance Mutation 1
ABCB1
EXPLANATION.
Some dogs and cats have a mutation in the MDR1 (multidrug resistance 1) gene also known as the ABCB1 gene, which plays an important role in limiting drug distribution to the brain and in enhancing the excretion of many drugs. Animals with the mutation may have severe adverse reactions – including tremors, disorientation, blindness, severe muscle weakness, and death – to some common medications.
MDR1 is most commonly seen in herding breeds including White Swiss Shepherds which is why we feel it is important to test for in our breeding dogs. -EMBARK DNA
DM
Degenerative Myelopathy
SOD1A
EXPLANATION.
DM is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the spinal cord.
The dog equivalent of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, DM is a progressive degenerative disorder of the spinal cord. Because the nerves that control the hind limbs are the first to degenerate, the most common clinical signs are back muscle wasting and gait abnormalities. - EMBARK DNA
RYR-1 GENE
MALIGNANT HYPERTHERMIA
EXPLANATION.
Monica C. Roberts, James R. Mickelson, Edward E. Patterson, Thomas E. Nelson, P. Jane Armstrong, David B. Brunson, Kirk Hogan; Autosomal Dominant Canine Malignant Hyperthermia Is Caused by a Mutation in the Gene Encoding the Skeletal Muscle Calcium Release Channel (RYR1 ). Anesthesiology 2001; 95:716–725 doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200109000-00026
Shoulder Osteochondrosis (OCD)
While the exact mode of inheritance is unknown, Osteochondrosis is considered to be an inherited disease. In affected individuals there is a disruption in ossification of the cartilage mold beneath the articular cartilage of the joint. This results in aseptic necrosis and when the weakened area collapses, the articular cartilage fractures resulting in lameness.
-Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
Cardiac Examination
congenital heart disease
The heart defect is present at birth. Signs of congenital disease are often seen at a young age, but in some cases, it can go undetected for many years. Congenital heart disease may be caused by a developmental problem that causes malformation of the heart as the embryo develops. This type of congenital heart disease may affect only a single pup in the litter. It may also involve a genetic or hereditary disorder, in which case the problem may develop in more than one pup in the litter.
*Note* All puppies produced at NASHA COMANDA have a cardiac examination prior to going home with notes provided by our veterinarian.
adult-onset heart disease
Most occurs due to degeneration of the mitral valves over time, resulting in abnormal function. Some adult-onset heart disease can be due to a hereditary condition that progresses as the dog ages, eventually causing problems. The cause of most types of adult-onset heart disease is unknown, although genetics and lifestyle (weight, physical activity, and diet) may play an important role.
- VHA Animal Hospitals
A-LITTER 13 July 2021
∟ 3-2 Charis z Blatenskych Luk, IMAX IZBB
∟ 3,4-3 Born To Win White Arizona
Sire: URA-GUN IZ BELOY BRIGADY (Russia)
HD: A, ED: 0, OFA Hips: Prelim EXCELLENT, OFA ELBOWS: PRELIM NORMAL, OFA SHOULDERS: NORMAL, OFA CARDIAC: NORMAL, PennHIP 0.33/0.33, no OA, OFA Complete Dentiton, MDR1, DM, MH: free
Dam: Matryoshka Iz Beloy Brigady (Import Russia)
OFA Hips: GOOD, OFA Elbows: NORMAL, OFA Cardiac: NORMAL, OFA Complete Dentiton, MDR1, DM, free
ATAKA NASHA COMANDA "TAKA"
DM: N/N (NORMAL), MDR1: ++ (CLEAR)
Embark DNA
Bite: Normal
* ATA-GUN NASHA COMANDA "KAVIC" † 10 April 2024, accident
OFA HIPS: Preliminary FAIR (12mo)
OFA ELBOWS: Preliminary NORMAL (12mo)
PennHIP: 0.39/0.33, no OA
OFA Complete Dentition, normal bite
OFA Shoulders: NORMAL
OFA CARDIAC: NORMAL
Testicles: normal
DM: N/N (NORMAL), MDR1: ++ (CLEAR), CH: N/N (NORMAL)
EMBARK DNA, InfoGeneNZ
* ATAMA NASHA COMANDA "ATAMA"
OFA HIPS: GOOD
FCI HD : B/A (FINLAND)
OFA ELBOWS: NORMAL
FCI ED: 0/0 (FINLAND)
PennHIP: 0.29/0.39, no OA
OFA Complete Dentition, normal bite
OFA Shoulders: NORMAL
OFA CARDIAC: NORMAL
Testicles: normal
DM: N/N (NORMAL), MDR1: ++ (CLEAR), CH: N/N (NORMAL)
EMBARK DNA, LABOKLIN UK
AVOND STER NASHA COMANDA "SUNSHINE"
DM: N/N (NORMAL), MDR1: ++ (CLEAR)
EMBARK DNA
Testicles: normal
Bite: Normal
AGENT 007 NASHA COMANDA "ASHI"
DM: N/N (NORMAL), MDR1: ++ (CLEAR)
EMBARK DNA
Testicles: normal
Bite: Normal
* ARMADA NASHA COMANDA "MADA"
OFA HIPS: FAIR
OFA ELBOWS: NORMAL
PennHIP: 0.57/0.51, no OA
DM: N/N (NORMAL), MDR1: ++ (CLEAR)
EMBARK DNA
Bite: Normal
* ARIZONA WILD NASHA COMANDA "ARIZONA"
OFA HIPS: GOOD
OFA ELBOWS: NORMAL
PennHIP: 0.29/0.39, no OA
OFA Complete Dentition, scissor bite
OFA Shoulders: NORMAL
OFA CARDIAC: NORMAL
DM: N/N (NORMAL), MDR1: ++ (CLEAR), CH: N/N (NORMAL)
EMBARK DNA, LABOKLIN UK
* breeding dog