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‘The Irish Water Spaniel does not suffer from any breed specific diseases but they can contract any disease common to all dogs. All breeding stock should be hip scored as a minimum requirement. Below is some further information and tests available for some of the diseases which more commonly affect the IWS.


IMPORTANT DRUG WARNING

DNA sampling to help in future genetic research.
 
 
Find out about, and participate in this important study

2009 Hemopet Report for the IWS Thyroid Study Project

Download the report

Find out more about Hip Dysplasia and its effects.
  

BVA Eye Testing

Canine Epilepsy Research

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