Health First: The Mission of the NBTC
The Dutch Bull Terrier Club is actively committed to preserving a healthy and vital breed. Although Bull Terriers have relatively few hereditary conditions, it's essential to remain vigilant and breed responsibly.
Objectives of the N.B.T.C.
• Promoting health and well-being van Bull Terriers
• Reducing hereditary diseases through targeted breeding advice
• Awareness and education among members and breeders
Responsible breeding
• Testing of parent animals before use in breeding
• Don't breed with animals who suffer from painful hereditary defects
• Transparency and care when making breeding decisions
• Although genetic testing does not provide absolute guarantees, it does demonstrate that breeders are taking responsibility.
| Condition | Occurs at | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Deafness | BT & MBT | White BTs are at increased risk |
| Kidney disease | BT & MBT | Hereditary, sometimes only visible at a later stage |
| Heart defects | BT & MBT | Can vary in severity |
| Patella Luxatie | BT & MBT | Can vary in severity |
| LAD (Lethal Acrodermatitis) | BT & MBT | DNA test available |
| LP (Laryngeale Paralyse) | BT & MBT | DNA test available |
| PLL (Primaire Lensluxatie) | MBT | DNA test available |
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