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BASENJI HEALTH PROBLEMS The basenji is an ancient breed that has evolved through 'survival of the fittest'. Generally it is a 'hardy' breed. However, Basenjis do suffer from health problems including: Fanconi Syndrome Eye Defects including; PPM, PRA, Coloboma Hip Dysplasia Thyroid Issues Immunoproliferative small intestinal disease (IPSID) Haemolytic Anaemia (HA) Hernias; Umbilical and Inguinal Pancreatic Enzyme Deficiency Most 'western born' Basenjis go back to a very small gene pool and it is likely that
these issues have been concentrated into the gene pool by many repetitions
of these 'original dogs' in modern day pedigrees. It would have been wonderful
to have had the tools available to breeders today; DNA testing etc back when these
original dogs were exported from the Congo region. As time rolls on veterinary surgeons are constantly discovering more tests or refining existing tests available for various health issues. Testing breeding stock is imperative to ensure that these health issues are controlled and where possible eliminated from the breed. |
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