General

 Health issues in the Bull Terrier (Miniature) are the same as the Bull Terrier with the exception of Primary Lense Luxation (PLL). Please bear in mind that all breeds of dogs do have heriditary problems, even cross breds !!

The Majority of problems affecting this breed are recessive, therefor can skip many generations and can go unnoticed to the breeder. We are not god , but the vast majority of us try and breed the healthiest puppies possible with the knowledge we have.
A lot of " testing " that is carried out is not full proof, they are mainly checks at that time. Enviroment can also play a role with some problems.
Please Take your time in looking at some of the links on my links page concerning health issues.

Primary Lens Luxation

NEWS FLASH

After a long wait the mutated copy of the gene has been found . We as breeders can now test our breeding animals and worried pet owners can also do this test to find out the status of their dogs.

Information and testing procedures are to be found at these two sites

Animal Health Trust UK      http://www.aht.org.uk/genetics_pll.html

Orthopedic foundation for animals USA http://www.caninegeneticdiseases.net/GLX/mainGLX.htm

Primary Lense Luxation (PLL) is a genetic disorder affecting the eye sight of the Bull Terrier (Miniature).  It can lead to blindness and at this present time there is no known cure.  Affected dogs can be treated with drops (Xalatan), operated on, or complete removal of the eye. Sadly many dogs are put to sleep as not all treatments are successful (or expensive) and it usually will affect the other eye shortly after the first. Those affected dogs are normally not diagnosed until 3-10 years of age , although younger dogs have luxated and so have older dogs.
There is no test available at this present time. The Animal Health Trust (AHT) in the UK are working hard trying to identify the gene so a DNA test can be used in the future, so we as breeders can identify those who will be affected, or carriers of the disease or clear, so we can make informed choices in breeding.  

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