Is EIC only a problem in Labrador Retrievers?
No. Although EIC and the DNM1 gene mutation are quite common in Labrador Retrievers, we have also identified it in several other breeds, including Chesapeake Bay and Curly Coated Retrievers, Boykin Spaniels, German Wirehaired Pointers and Pembroke Welsh Corgis. The full extent of breeds that may be affected by EIC is not yet known. A similar condition has been identified in Border Collies. Click here for more information.
No. Although EIC and the DNM1 gene mutation are quite common in Labrador Retrievers, we have also identified it in several other breeds, including Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and Curly Coated Retrievers. The full extent of breeds that may be affected by EIC is not yet known. 5. My dog is E/E but to my knowledge has never collapsed. To date we have identified over 800 dogs as E/E. More than 80% of all E/E dogs that are over age 3 have been observed to collapse. The remaining E/E dogs over age 3, and in particular younger E/E dogs may not yet have been exposed to sufficient conditions to initiate a collapse. Besides excitement and exercise intensity, other factors affecting the likelihood of an E/E dog collapsing also appear to include the level of stress experienced in training in the different lines, including the use of e-collars and the difficulty of the retrieving event. The E/E dogs most commonly seen to experience EIC episodes also seem to have a very excitable temperament and lots
