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Degenerative Myelopathy is recessive genetic disease. It is characterized as a progressive spinal cord disorder that limits the use canine hind legs leading to paralysis. It is a non painful disease. Approximately 52-54% of corgis are “at risk “ for this disease with approximately 1% of that 52-54% being diagnosed by age 10.

Von-Williebrands Disease is a bleeding disorder that limits the canines ability to form blood clots leading to increased bruising and increased bleeding times following surgery or injury. The disease is caused by a decrease of von Willebrand factor (vwf). Three types of VWD have been identified: (type 1, type 2 and type 3. )

Von Willebrand's Disease type 1 (vWD1) results in a reduction of normal levels of vWf to less than 35% of normal values, this form is common among several canine breeds. This form of the disorder is considered to be less serious than type 2 and 3. vWD1 is thought to affect approximately 2% of the corgi population.

Exercise Induced Collapse is a recessive genetic mutation that causes dogs to become weak and lethargic after 5- 20 minutes of hard play. Corgis affected by this often get tired after strenuous exercise. Approximately 2% of the corgi population is thought to be “ at risk” for this condition with less being diagnosed.