Coton Eye Health

 
Home Health Survey Form PRA in Cotons Health Survey Results
The Coton de Tulear is still remarkably free of genetic disease.  There are perhaps 45-55 known genetic diseases in Cotons (compared to hundreds in other more common breeds).  The known incidence of any particular genetic problem is low, in the 1-5% range.  Often in other breeds, the incidence of one or more diseases can be greater than 50% in the population and presents a real problem to long term breed vitality.  The known incidence of any particular eye problem is still quite low.  It is good to be aware of possible health problems but this health information is not meant to convey that there is a particular health problem in the breed.  ACC breeders maintain a lifelong educational commitment to learning as much about the breed as possible.  It's always a good idea to ask the breeders you approach for puppies if they health test their dogs and what they can tell you about any potential problems in their lines.

Health Test Certified Cotons

ACC maintains a National Breed Club membership with CERF, the Canine Eye Registration Foundation, and regularly publishes an updated list of Cotons who have been certified free of eye diseases.

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Cotons Certified Free of Eye Disease for the Year                        

2001
2002
2003 to March 1, 2004
2005 through June 9, 2005
 

Statistical Reports for Cotons With Eye Disease for the Year

1993-1998
1999-2002
2003
2003-June 2005 (updated June 2005)

 The information in these reports comes only from certified veterinary ophthalmologists who have examined a Coton for inclusion in the CERF Eye Registry and have found an anomaly.  In this case, the information is sent anonymously for inclusion in the statistical report.  Only the age, sex and description of the problem is sent to CERF.  If a Coton is examined outside the context of a CERF examination either by a regular vet or by a certified veterinary ophthalmologist, any problem found is not passed on to CERF for inclusion in the reports.

Home Health Survey Form PRA in Cotons Health Survey Results
Health Test Certified Cotons

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