Type of RD |
Effect on Vision |
Breeding Recommendations From Finland |
FOCAL OR MULTI-FOCAL (MRD) |
Very small, localised areas of folding in the retinal layer. Small blind spots which are probably not noticed by the dog. |
Dogs with MRD may be bred from, providing their mate is clear of MRD |
GENERALISED (GRD) |
Large areas of defective retinal development. Large holes in the visual field |
Not to breed from Affected dogs |
RETINAL DETACHMENT |
The two retinal layers do not come together at all. Total blindness |
Not to breed from Affected dogs |
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