Von Willebrand disease type III (vWD III) in Scottish Terriers

In the case of a mating between two heterozygous individuals, theoretically 25% of the offspring will be completely healthy, 50% of the offspring will be carriers and 25% of the offspring will inherit the mutated gene from both parents and will therefore be affected by the disease.

The genetic test can clearly reveal the genotype of the animal and is a useful tool for breeders to prevent unintentional breeding of affected puppies.

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References:

Venta, P.J., Li, J.P., Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan, V., Brewer, G.J., Schall, W.D.: Mutation causing von Willebrand's disease in Scottish terriers Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine 14:10-19, 2000. Pubmed reference: 10668811