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Myotonia congenita is a genetic disorder characterised by delayed skeletal muscle relaxation after contraction. The clinical signs are a stiff gait and hypertrophy of the skeletal muscles.

Landseers with Ullrich-type muscular dystrophy show general muscle weakness. The first symptoms appear in the first months of life, and these dogs are euthanised or die before the age of two.

Mucopolysaccharidosis VII is a lysosomal storage disease characterised by the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans in cells causing permanent cell damage. The first clinical signs are a shortened face, protruding ears and a broad chest. The condition progresses to corneal opacification, reduced growth, locomotor disorders, cardiac abnormalities and tracheal narrowing.

Dwarfism is a slowing of growth. Pituitary dwarfism in German Shepherds produces perfectly proportioned but much smaller dogs. It is caused by a dysfunction of the pituitary gland which reduces the plasma concentrations of growth and thyroid hormones. This hormonal alteration usually results in malformations of the genitalia. These dogs can lead a normal life if they receive appropriate hormonal treatment.

Narcolepsy is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the orexin receptor. Affected dogs are sleepy and cannot stay awake for long periods. The first signs appear between 4 weeks and 6 months. Narcolepsy is not life-threatening.

Narcolepsy is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the orexin receptor. Affected dogs are sleepy and cannot stay awake for long periods. The first signs appear between 4 weeks and 6 months. Narcolepsy is not life-threatening.

Narcolepsy is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the orexin receptor. Affected dogs are sleepy and cannot stay awake for long periods. The first signs appear between 4 weeks and 6 months. Narcolepsy is not life-threatening.

Cerebellar ataxia (NCL-A) is a genetic defect characterised by the accumulation of lipofuscin in the nervous system resulting in balance disorders, ambulation and uncontrolled muscle contractions. This test is licensed from INRA / ENVA.

Neural ceroid-lipofuscinosis is a genetic defect characterised by progressive behavioural changes, hyperactivity, dementia, aggression, loss of coordination, ataxia, delayed postural responses, blindness and slow responses to pupillary light.

Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis is a genetic defect characterised by progressive behavioural changes, hyperactivity, dementia, aggression, loss of coordination, ataxia, delayed postural responses, blindness and slow responses to pupillary light.