We have to test every year in Goldens. It is my understanding that juvenile cataracts are recessive and a dog can be clear yet still be a carrier. When bred to another carrier it will then be phenotypically expressed. Juvenile cataracts can show up at a later age. I have heard numerous tales of dogs that were clear for the first few years of their life only then to have the cataracts show up at age 4 or 5.
Terrie:) > It is my understanding that if a Cavalier's eyes are cleared and CERFable even once > that there is nothing new that can develop that is genetic EXCEPT for what used to >be > called juvenile cataracts...and anyone following the protocols about not breeding > dogs/bitches unless their parents are heart clear at 5 would also be aware of > any juvenile cataracts that exist and the potential for developing them. Of course, > nobody is breeding dogs that carry the potential for juvenile cataracts, right? So > why test eyes every year? Can we get some informed discussion on this? > Peggy > ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 1999 by its original author.
