C.H.D.

 

CHD Application (from AMCA)

 

Chondrodysplasia is a genetic disorder in the Alaskan malamute, which manifests itself in puppies born with deformities, eventually evident in the abnormal shape hand length of their limbs. Although not entirely correct, this condition is commonly referred to as "dwarfism" due to the lateral bowing of the forelimbs, enlargement of the wrist joints and lateral deviation of the forepaws. When believed evident or necessary, radiographs are used for detection of ChD.

 

Early in the 1970's, it was conclusively proven that ChD is genetically inherited through a simple recessive mode, i.e. the sire and dam must both have this gene in order to produce an affected puppy. The Alaskan Malamute Club of America operates a ChD certification program based on the dog's pedigree, thus determining a percentage of probability.

 

A certificate issued by the AMCA indicates that the certified dog has little probability of producing an affected puppy, and is valid for the life of the dog. While this procedure has greatly reduced the incidence of affected puppies, we must stringently breed only certified dogs to prevent the resurfacing of this disorder.

Chondrodysplasia Information

http://www.malamutehealth.org/articles/chd.htm

 

Chondrodysplasia Information

http://www.minnesotamalamuteclub.com/brdprobs/chdvet.htm

 

Images of Chondrodysplastic Alaskan Malamutes

http://www.malamutehealth.org/articles/chd_photo/chd_photos_main.htm