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| Anti-Docking Alliance (A.D.A.) |
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| The Campaign Against the Docking of Dogs' Tails (and cropping ears) |
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| ON THIS PAGE TERRIER GROUP |
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| Airedale, Australian, Fox Terriers, Glen of Imaal, Irish, Kerry Blue, Lakeland, Norfolk, Norwich, Parson Russell, Sealyham. Soft-coated Wheaten, Welsh |
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| LISTED AS DOG TYPE FIRST - e.g. TERRIER -Glen of Imaal, |
| BEFORE PURCHASING A PUPPY PLEASE READ ALL OTHER INFORMATION |
| Remember that "A Dog is for LIFE" not for convenience - don't buy a puppy without researching the breed and believing that you will give that dog a home for life. |
| Only take on an animal where you are confident you can provide for it. Neuter your pets if you do not plan to show or breed) to reduce the chances of unwanted litters - controversial, but unfortunately one of the causes for rescue organisation having to care for so many unwanted animals. Microchip your pet so if it does go missing it can easily be traced back to you Make sure you can afford veterinary treatment before taking on an animal |
| TERRIER GROUP & Breeds' Health | Airedale, Australian, Fox Terriers, Glen of Imaal, Irish, Kerry Blue, Lakeland, Norfolk, Norwich, Parson Russell, Sealyham. Soft-coated Wheaten, Welsh |
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| Some of the following breed health notes are incomplete and will be | gradually up-dated as information becomes available |
PHOTOS OF TERRIER GROUP LISTED AS DOG TYPE FIRST - e.g. TERRIER Glen of Imaal, Airedale, Australian, Fox Terriers, Glen of Imaal, Irish, Kerry Blue, Lakeland, Norfolk, Norwich, Parson Russell, Sealyham. Soft-coated Wheaten, Welsh |
DETAILS OF TERRIER GROUP LISTED AS DOG TYPE FIRST - e.g. TERRIER Glen of Imaal, Airedale; Australian; Fox Terriers; Glen of Imaal, Irish, Kerry lue; Lakeland; Norfolk; Norwich; Parson Russell; Sealyham; Soft-Coated Wheaten, Welsh. |
TERRIER - AIREDALE    |
KC registrations: 1993=1050; 94=961; 95=1219; 96=1037; 97=1029; 98=1018; 99=810; 2000=1088; 01=848; 02=1054 HD – fairly good hips; HD – borderline hip dysplasia; HD – serious hip dysplasia Check for temperaments Health – coat :-alopaecia (saddle or flanks) sometimes seasonal starting in winter and continuing about 6 mths but recurrent ; hypothyroidism often autoimmune and with lethargy, weight gain, exercise intolerance and weakness. In severity may cause heart disease. HRT treatment is useful. Dermatitis (with hot spots) sometimes caused by allergy or follicle infection . Eyes – trichiasis (in-growing eyelashes) and blocked tear ducts. Skeletal – hip dysplasia likely inherited (see KC website for more info) General – Cancer (lymphoma and leukaemia commonest form). Bloat/torsion . Bladder stones and kidney failure. The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California |
The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California retinal dysplasis |
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| AUSTRALIAN TERRIER PUPPIES |
Please search the Kennel Club website for ACCREDITED BREEDERS (not perfected yet but better than a newspaper/web advertisement) http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/psar/Default.aspx |
| TERRIER - FOX (SMOOTH -HAIRED) |
TERRIER KC registration: 95=212; 96=204; 97=217; 98=216; 99=179; 00=234; 01=160; 2002=167; 03=226; 04=188 Check for temperaments |
| SMOOTH-HAIRED FOX TERRIER PUPPIES |
Please search the Kennel Club website for ACCREDITED BREEDERS (not perfected yet but better than a newspaper/web advertisement) http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/psar/Default.aspx |
TERRIER - FOX (WIRE-HAIRED)    |
TERRIER - WIRE-HAIRED FOX (TERRIER GROUP) KC registrations: 1993=670; 94=737; 95=668; 96=616; 97=683; 98=670; 99=634; 2000=651; 01=598; 02=665; 03=593; The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights – California **Abnormal dentition; atopy; cataract; deafness; dislocation of shoulder; glaucoma; goitre; Legg-Perthes disease; lens luxation; persistent right aortic arch; progressive retinal atrophy; pulmonic stenosis; spinal cord demyelination ( ataxia); tetralogy of fallot; Von Willebrand's disease. |
| WIRED-HAIRED FOX TERRIERS PUPPIES |
Please search the Kennel Club website for ACCREDITED BREEDERS (not perfected yet but better than a newspaper/web advertisement) http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/psar/Default.aspx |
TERRIER - GLEN OF IMAAL
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TERRIER - GLEN OF IMAAL (TERRIER GROUP) KC registrations: 1993=47; 94=65; 95=71; 96=89; 97=77; 98=58; 99=77; 2000=48; 01=16; 02=48; 03=593; Check for temperaments TAIL STANDARD 2007 - Docking previously optional. Docked strong at root. Well set and carried gaily. Undocked Strong at root. Well set on and carried gaily in overall balance with rest of the dog. |
| GLEN OF IMAAL PUPPIES ( endangered breed) |
Please search the Kennel Club website for ACCREDITED BREEDERS (not perfected yet but better than a newspaper/web advertisement) http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/psar/Default.aspx |
TERRIER - IRISH    |
KC registrations: 1993=156; 94=205; 95=222; 96=201; 97=162; 98=195; 99=243; 2000=258; 01=175; 02=198; 03=303; Malcom Willis (Geneticist) says:- Few inherited problems which may be that there are few or the breed is numerically small for them not to be known. Breed population around 3,500. Occasional eye problems possibly inherited as an autosomal recessive. They include cataracts, micropthalmia (small eyes) retinal dysplasia and persistent pupillary membranes (PPM) These should be present in the foetal stage and then degenerate after birth but in PPM they persist. Muscular dystrophy causing gait abnormalities and easy exhaustion. It is found in the x-linked chromosome so would be seen in males (XY) and very rarely in females (XX) and is present from birth (congenital). Melanomic tumours usually malignant occurring in the skin but usually in older dogs (over 8 yrs.). Hyperkeratosis of footpad occasionally seen. It is a horny growth on the pad and relatively rare. Generally seen in families and may have a genetic base but this isn't established. The Assoc. **Cystinuria; digital hyperkeratosis; muscular dystrophy; progressive retinal atrophy |
| IRISH TERRIER PUPPIES |
Please search the Kennel Club website for ACCREDITED BREEDERS (not perfected yet but better than a newspaper/web advertisement) http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/psar/Default.aspx |
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Primary Lens Luxation EYES lens luxation (2-6yrs) secondary glaucoma is blinding if surgical intervention is not done. Usually bilateral but one eye is usually affected weeks or months before the other. The mutation causing this has now been found and a DNA test is available through the Animal Health Trust. Cataract/opacity of lens can occur mostly after 6 yrs of age Neurological ad muscular diseases white JRTs can be deaf in one or both ears Purchasers should check. Epileptic seizures can occur in a few JRTS Also several types of ataxia from young age causing weakness or paralysis. For pups (5-8 weeks) myasthenia gravis causing progressive weakness usually responsive to drug therapy. Myotonic myopathy causing a non painful muscle spasm after inercise occurs in some dogs A DNA test (univ of Pennsylvania only) is available for parent dogs Allergies and autoimmunity May develop hay fever or flea allergies or dermatitis. Ichthyosis is rare and is inherited as a recessive disease. S keletal /conformationaal conditions Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (degeneration of head of thigh bone) progressive rear leg lameness from 4-12 months old – treatment anti-inflammatories or surgery. Patellar luxation with sudden onset can be treated. Hernias are common especially inguinal – need immediate surgery. High toes usually front feet occasional abnormal development. Cardiac/circulatory disorders Dilated cardiomyopathy symptoms shortness of breath and exercise intolerance – needs Veterinary supervision. Von Willebrand's disease and more rarely haemophilia type A occur in JRTs If dogs bleed profusely should be checked regularly by Vet (not advisable to breed from these dogs ) The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California see this link:- http://www.jack-russell-terrier.co.uk/reunited/jack_russells_reunited.htm If you have a JRT, a Parson Russell or anything in between this is a project to build the world's largest Jack Russell database A.D.A. |
| JACK RUSSELL PUPPIES |
Please research breeders well before purchasing |
TERRIER - KERRY BLUE  |
KC registrations: 1993=267; 94=241; 95=280; 96=218; 97=277; 98=291; 99=272; 2000=279; 01=318; 02=244 03=283; 04=274 2010=223; HD – fairly good hips; HD – borderline hip dysplasia; HD – serious hip dysplasia Always buy from hip and elbow tested parent dogs. This is a numerically small breed resulting in a small amount of breeding dogs each year. So far there is no Kennel Club health report on the breed. Coat and skin: cancer of the hair follicle is reported and to a lesser degree melanoma. Sebaceous cysts are fairly common more so in males Particular areas affected could be elbows, hocks, between toes, eyebrows, neck, tail and side of abdomen. Hair can get into eyes causing entropion and cause problems in ears from waxy plugs which can become chronic infections. Allergies causing dermatitis. Eyes: dry-eye; excessive mucus production. Cataracts. Blood: blood clotting disorders which affect injury or surgery. DNA test available for the most common von Willebrands. Genetic inherited rare in UK Canine degenerative myelopathy for which there is a DNA test - causes progressive paralysis and weakness around 8 yrs and a survival of about 1 yr. Teeth: Missing and abnormal teeth possibly associated with reduced fertility and hermaphrodism in XX chromosomes. Immune mediated haemolytic anaemia . Degenerative myelopathy and progressive neuronal abiotrophy both genetically inherited -more than 50% Kerrys in the US carry the gene for which there is a DNA test The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California **Cataract; cerebellar and extrapyramidal abiotrophy; distichiasis; entropion; Factor XI deficiency; hair follicle tumours; hypothyroidism; keratitis sicca; keratoconjunctivitis sicca; narrow palpebral fissure; progressive retinal atrophy; thrombocytopaenia; ununited anconeal process; von Willebrands disease |
| KERRY BLUE TERRIER PUPPIES |
Please search the Kennel Club website for ACCREDITED BREEDERS (not perfected yet but better than a newspaper/web advertisement) http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/psar/Default.aspx |
TERRIER - LAKELAND     |
KC registrations: 1993=223; 94=270; 95=215; 96=314; 97=223; 98=281; 99=252; 2000=269; 01=213; 02=269 05=330; 06=277; 07=269; 08=303; 09=283; The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California |
| TERRIER LAKELAND PUPPIES |
Please search the Kennel Club website for ACCREDITED BREEDERS (not perfected yet but better than a newspaper/web advertisement) http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/psar/Default.aspx |
TERRIER - NORFOLK    |
TERRIER - NORFOLK (TERRIER GROUP) KC registrations: 1993=454; 94=519; 95=531; 96=652; 97=541; 98=618; 99=587; 2000=590; 01=495; 02=494 TAIL STANDARD 2007 Docking of tail previously optional a)Medium docked set level with topline and carried erect. b)Tail of moderate length to give a general balance to the dog, thick at the root e nd tapering towards the tip, as straight as possible, carried jauntily but not excessively gay. Dr. Malcolm Willis (Geneticist) says:- This is a numerically small breed Eye problems - glaucoma occurs occasionally and can lead to blindness; sometimes it is secondary but problem occurs when it is primary and believed to be genetic but mode of inheritance uncertain. Lens luxation also rarely seen but painful and shown to be an autosomal recessive. Cataracts but mode of inheritance uncertain and age of onset variable. A relatively rare condition is optic nerve hypoplasia which can lead to blindness. Skeletal - hip dysplasia has been reported although no dog has been submitted to the BVA/KC scheme most date comes from abroad. Patella luxation mode of inheritance is polygenic. Liver disorders - Copper toxicosis rare but may be inherited by a simple autosomal recessive; in severe cases death. Portosystemic shunts caused by the malformation and misdirection of the blood vessels that are outside the liver and allow blood to bypass the liver. Other conditions - hypothyroidism where the dog'd own immune system damages and can destroy the thyroid gland; causes rough scaly skin and hair loss as well as weight gain. Mode of inheritance unclear but may be recessive but is more widespread than breeders realise. Immune reaction can lead to atopic dermatitis wth rough itchy skin and seemingly allergic to pollen, grass seed, fleas and other irritants. Heart disease where heart muscle is abnormal can cause sudden death. It can cause oedema of the lung lethargy and reluctance to exercise. Mitral valve disease is beginning to be seen. Megaoesophagus occasionally occurs (constriction of the oesophagus) About 5 weeks onwards affected puppies constantly regurgitate food; most have to be put down but some can survive although they are susceptible to inhalation pneumonia. |
| NORFOLK TERRIER PUPPIES |
UK - Please search the Kennel Club website for ACCREDITED BREEDERS (not perfected yet but better than a newspaper/web advertisement) http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/psar/Default.aspx |
TERRIER - NORWICH    |
TERRIER - NORWICH (TERRIER GROUP) KC registrations: 1993=154; 94=142; 95=114; 96=164; 97=184; 98=173; 99=162; 2000=165; 01=144; 02=153 TAIL STANDARD 2007 - Tail docking previously optional a) Medium docked. Set high completing perfectly level topline. Carried erect. b) Tail of moderate length to give a general balance to dog, thick at root and tapering towards tip, as straight as possible, carried jauntily, not excessively gay, completing perfectly level topline Malcom Willis (Geneticist) says:- lens luxation, breeders getting lens luxation should consider parents of affected pups as carriers and affected pups as homozygous for the problem and should act accordingly. Cataracts which are usually posterior polar and can occur 6 months onwards and lead to impaired vision - mode of inheritance uncertain. Primary glaucoma can lead to blindness - mode of inheritance uncertain. Musculoskeletal conditions - muscular cramping similar to Scottie cramp - dogs may be affected permanently or intermittently. Problems with walking and respiration thought to be due to inherited deficiency of hormone serotonin Might find Legg-Calve Perthe's disease. Terriers do not have many reported problems it might be because there are few problems or just no incentive to report any. The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California **Corneal dystrophy; hypothyroidism; lens luxation; von Willebrands disease |
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NORWICH TERRIER PHOTOS |
ACCREDITED BREEDERS (not perfected yet but better than a newspaper/web advertisement) http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/psar/Default.aspx |
TERRIER - PARSON RUSSELL    |
99=550; 2000=571; 01=630; 02=673 07=892; 08=680; 09-714; 2010=554; P(rimary) L(ens) L(uxation) DNA test now available 2010 see A(nimal) H(ealth) T(rust) http://www.aht.org.uk M Eye:- lens luxation where lens luxates out of position and causes pain; possible autosomal recessive - if it happened in a litter both paretns are likely to carry trait. Cataracts but inheritance not known. Musculoskeletal: Patellar luxation (inward displacement of kneecap); Legg Perthes disease (femoral head dies) inheritance suspected but not confirmed. Myasthenia gavis where neuromuscular transmission is defective. Symptoms megaoesophagus (stretched oesophagus not able to process food properly) and muscle weakness. May be congenital or acquired - autosomal recessive inheritance suspected. Endocrine:- Diabetes mellitus usually from early middle age onwards - inheritance not known. Skin:- scaly skin (fish scales) can be seen from birth Inheritance uncertain see this link:- http://www.jack-russell-terrier.co.uk/reunited/jack_russells_reunited.htm If you have a JRT, a Parson Russell or anything in between this is a project to build the world's largest Jack Russell database |
| PARSON RUSSELL TERRIER PUPPIES |
UK - Please search the Kennel Club website for ACCREDITED BREEDERS (not perfected yet but better than a newspaper/web advertisement) http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/psar/Default.aspx |
TERRIER PATTERDALE/FELL TERRIER FELL -photos anyone? |
TERRIER - PATTERDALE/FELL (not recognised by Kennel Club) Types:- wire-haired, broken haired, smooth - could all be in one litter. Has been designed from Border terriers, Lakeland Terriers Bedlington Terriers and some Staffie Malcolm Willis Geneticist says:- Failure of testicular descent (crytoorchidism) . Eye: lens luxation; entropion likely inherited. posterior subcapsular cataract eye testing imperative. progressive retinal atrophy, retinal detachment both appear to be autosomal recessive traits. glaucoma. Copper toxicosis - inherited from Bedlingtons - serious liver damage can occur because of inadequate excretion of copper and storage in the liver - autosomal recessive. Wise precaution to test for this as it is in the Bedlington. |
TERRIER SEALYHAM |
KC Accredited breeders should eye test The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California **atopy; cataract; dermatitis atopic; glaucoma; hypothyroidism; lens luxation; persistent papillary membrane; progressive retinal atrophy; retinal detachment; retinal dysplasia |
| SEALYHAM TERRIERS PUPPIES (endangered breed) |
UK - Please search the Kennel Club website for ACCREDITED BREEDERS (not perfected yet but better than a newspaper/web advertisement) http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/psar/Default.aspx |
KC registrations: 1993=206; 94=217; 95=239; 96=309; 97=288; 98=241; 99=318; 2000=260; 01=247; 02=277; 03=352 HD – fairly good hips; HD – borderline hip dysplasia; HD – serious hip dysplasia Genetics: Digestive/kidney problemsProtein losing enteropathy (PLE) in foreign dogs so necessary to check ancestry) PLE is an inflammatory bowel disease starts about 3months of age to 6yrs. Unable to absorb food and diarrhoea follows. Can be fluid loss in abdomen and around lungs and heart. Protein losing nephropathy (PLN) inflammatory disease of kidneys starting at a year or later. Causes increased urination with high levels of protein Can lead to kidney failure. Both PLE and PLN are thought to be related and females more prone. As genetic in origin it is necessary to check ancestry before buying a pup. Renal dysplasia another type of kidney disease has also been recorded in a few dogs but none recently in UK and is thought to be genetic in origin. Usually found under a year of age. The kidneys don't develop normally causing urinary tract infections and is usually fatal. EYES Cataracts (opaque covering of the eye lens can occur. PPM (Persistent pupillary Membranes) - thread like tissue that can occur over the pupil. In SCWTregarded as harmless. Retinal folds - a defect in development Wheatens carrying this condition should not be bred from . OTHER PROBLEMS: Some dogs usually females get urinary incontinence from birth (ectopic ureter). Hypoadrenocorticsm (Addison's disease) The adrenal glands do not produce normal levels of electrolytes and metabolic and blood pressure control. This causes listliness/depression, loss of appetite leading to weight loss sometimes accompanied by sickness. They can't cope with stress and can collapse with a slow heart rate. This is not so much a problem in the UK as it is in Australia and USA and can be treated by hormone replacement. At maturity should be examined for hip dysplasia. Dermatitis can be a problem as can ear irritation. Cardiac and cancer diseases do cause death in the mature dogs as with all breeds. See Wheaten Health Initiative (link above) for detailed information on the health information. Check for temperaments KC Accredited breeders should hip score. Breed club recommend kidney function test and eye test The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California **Addison's disease; allergies; atopy; cataract; dermatitis atopic; hypoadrenocorticism; hypothyroidism; intestinal malabsorption; optic nerve hypoplasia; persistent pupillary membrane; posterior retinal atrophy; progressive retinal atrophy; renal dysplasia; retinal dysplasia; von Willebrand's disease |
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| SOFT-COATED WHEATEN TERRIER PUPPIES |
UK -
Please search the Kennel Club website for ACCREDITED BREEDERS (not perfected yet but better than a newspaper/web advertisement) http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/psar/Default.aspx |
TERRIER - WELSH    |
KC registrations: 1993=329; 94=329; 95=277 ; 96=304; 97=268; 98=300; 99=311; 2000=263; 01=280; 02=270 Primary Glaucoma of unknown mode of inheritance and Lens Luxation which can be secondary (associated with glaucoma) or primary. In the latter is it possibly autosomal recessive trait. American studies list cataracts of unknown origin and PRA likely to be autosomal recessive trait and global in location. Hip status - none have been reported though the BVA/KC hip scheme since it started. Although it has been reported in other countries as has Legg Perthes disease (necrosis of the femoral head) and luxating patella (dislocation of the kneecap) Other problems - Megaosophagus can occur from 5 weeks of age (failure to swallow leading to regurgitation of food) most die or are PTS but some do survive for a few years although willo often die from inhalation pneumonia. Cryptorchidism (undescended testicles) mouth problems (overshot jaws) genetic based. Some defects may not be reported due to reluctance of breeders to do so but that does not mean to say that they are being eliminated. ** = Guide to Hereditary and Congenital Diseases in Dogs – The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California |
| WELSH TERRIER PUPPIES |
UK - Please search the Kennel Club website for ACCREDITED BREEDERS (not perfected yet but better than a newspaper/web advertisement) http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/psar/Default.aspx |
YORKSHIRE TERRIER SEE UNDER TOY GROUP |
YORKSHIRE TERRIERS TSEE TOY GROUPHESE ARE TOY GROUP |
| YORSHIRE TERRIER PUPPIES |
UK -
Please search the Kennel Club website for ACCREDITED BREEDERS (not perfected yet but better than a newspaper/web advertisement) http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/psar/Default.aspx |
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