All of our adults are clear of these diseases, not a carrier, nor do they have the gene.

• BNAt, also known as Neonatal Ataxia (NA) or Bandera’s Syndrome (BNAt), is a genetic mutation that affects the nervous system of Coton de Tulear dogs. The mutation damages the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls coordination and movement.
• CMR2 mutation is associated with the Coton de Tulear breed. Phenotype: Affected dogs typically present with multiple, discrete circular areas of retinal detachment around 15 weeks of age. Fluid accumulates under the detached retina resulting in gray, tan, orange or pink “blisters” in the eye.
• DM, also known as Degenerative myelopathy, is a neurologic disorder that can affect the spinal cord of Coton de Tulear dogs. It’s caused by a mutation in the SOD1 gene, which is found in many dog breeds.
• HU, also known as Hyperuricosuria, is a genetic condition in dogs that causes high levels of uric acid in the urine, which can lead to the formation of stones in the bladder or kidneys.
• PH, also known as Primary hyperoxaluria (PH), is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that affects the kidneys of Coton de Tulear dogs. It’s caused by a mutation in the AGXT gene, which prevents the body from breaking down glyoxylate, an organic compound. This leads to a buildup of oxalate and calcium oxalate crystals in the kidneys and other tissues, such as bones, joints, and muscles.
• vWD1, also known as Von Willebrand disease type 1 (vWD1) is a genetic bleeding disorder that can affect Coton de Tulears and other dog breeds. Symptoms with vWD1 include low levels of von Willebrand factor (vWf), a protein that helps blood clot.