Swedish Vallhund Info

Health & genetics

Health & Genetics

Mission Statement

This committee’s mission is to collect, organize and distribute information regarding the health & genetics of Swedish Vallhunds as well as provide guidance on health related issues, testing, and recommendations to the membership.

Current committee:

Chair: Whitney Heiken, DVM

Committee Members:

Deb Schneider, DVM

Dana Reid, DPT, CCRT

David Clayton

Liaison to the board: Susan Clingenpeel, DVM

Please contact Whitney Heiken at  Whitney.Heiken@gmail.com with any questions.

original 2006 article by Dr. András M. Komáromy

2007 update by Dr. András M. Komáromy

2011 update by Dr. András M. Komáromy

January 2015 update, including genetics and testing information