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*Note* Rules to Qualify for Participation in Haemophilia Scheme (above)
About the GSDCA Haemophilia Scheme
About the Hereditary Diseases Scheme
 

GSDCA Haemophilia Scheme

Haemophilia is a blood disorder that reduces the blood clotting factor thereby causing abnormal bleeding.

The GSDCA conducts a Haemophilia Scheme in order to ensure that Haemophilia does not manifest itself in the breed in Australia.  Haemophilia is a genetic disease passed from mother to son.  The disease manifests itself in that sons can become haemophiliacs and the disease is carried genetically via daughters to the next generation of sons.

At the 2008 GSDCA AGM, a motion was carried to replace the individual State Club Haemophilia Registrars with one National Haemophilia Registrar for the GSDCA Haemophilia Scheme. As from 1st July 2008, the National Haemophilia Registrar has the sole responsibility for the issuing of the all GSDCA testing sheets and all GSDCA Hneg certificates.

This Australia wide scheme applies to imported male dogs and sons of imported females only !  In order for any GSD to be accepted as a stud dog and his progeny be registered by any Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) affiliated Kennel Control, the owners must supply :

proof of the dog having been x-rayed for Hip Dysplasia and Elbow Dysplasia, and
the dog must have been tested for Haemophilia, with the owner in possession of an H neg Certificate for that dog.

Requirements:

• All males from any other country imported into Australia must be in possession of an H.Neg certificate tested in Australia prior to ANY progeny being registered in Australia.

• All sons of bitches from any other country imported into Australia must be in possession of an H.Neg certificate prior to ANY progeny being registered in Australia.

• All sons of bitches from any other country imported in whelp into Australia must be in possession of an H.Neg certificate prior to ANY progeny being registered in Australia.

• All sons of bitches where the bitch was impregnated with frozen or chilled semen from any male not in possession of an H.Neg certificate prior to ANY progeny being registered in Australia.

To participate in the GSDCA Haemophilia Scheme owners must contact the National Haemophilia Registrar, Dr Karen Hedberg :

National Haemophilia Registrar:- Dr Karen Hedberg - Phone: 02 4571 2124 - Fax: 02 4571 2451 - E-mail

Haemophilia Application Form

Hereditary Diseases

The GSDCA has set up a Hereditary Diseases Subcommittee to monitor, investigate and recommend remedial action on emerging disorders that may affect breed development. Through these initiatives, the GSDCA and its affiliate members have built up much knowledge and resources on the veterinary aspects of many disorders/conditions which may affect the German Shepherd Dog.

Over the years, many articles have been published by the GSDCA in its National Review Magazine to inform GSD enthusiasts of topical veterinary and health matters.

To report disorders, conditions and health matters observed or diagnosed in German Shepherd Dogs or Puppies to the Hereditary Diseases Scheme, please forward information to the GSDCA so it may gather all available data to better understand what may be occurring and affecting breed development. 

Hereditary Diseases Chairperson - Dr Karen Hedberg - Phone: 02 4571 2124 - Fax: 02 4571 2451 - E-mail

Health Profile Form

For details of Veterinary articles and Health information pertaining to the GSD please go to the Inherited Disorders and the Health Articles pages.