Factor VII Deficiency is a bleeding disorder in Beagles.
Some affected dogs may never show signs of the disorder
while others may have mild to moderate bleeding following
an injury or surgery.
Visit these links for detailed information about Factor VII
Deficiency in Beagles:
Aladar Beagles article on Factor VII in Beagles
VetGen Factor VII Info & Testing
The only way for breeders to make sure they are not
producing affected puppies is to test their breeding stock
for this disorder.
As of October 5th, 2011 - there are 22 Beagles in the OFA
database that have been tested for Factor VII Deficiency.
Of those 22 Beagles tested, 11 are clear (do not carry the
disorder), 5 are carriers, and 6 are abnormal (affected)!
This is a very high rate of incidence in our Beagles.
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