At Lyrvid Siberians, we take health testing seriously. Every dog in our breeding programme is tested for all conditions recommended for the Siberian Husky breed before being used for breeding. We believe transparency about health is fundamental to ethical breeding, and we are happy to share the results of all tests with prospective puppy buyers on request.

Hip Scoring

Hip dysplasia is a developmental condition that can cause pain and mobility problems. All our breeding dogs are hip scored under the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Hip Dysplasia Scheme. Each hip is scored individually and a combined total is produced — the lower the score, the better. The breed mean score for Siberian Huskies is used as a guide, and we only breed from dogs with acceptable scores.

Eye Testing

Siberian Huskies can be affected by several hereditary eye conditions, including cataracts and progressive retinal atrophy. Our dogs are eye tested annually under the BVA Eye Scheme by a specialist veterinary ophthalmologist. Results are graded as Unaffected, Affected, or Clinically Unaffected.

SPS1 — Siberian Husky Polyneuropathy

Siberian Husky Polyneuropathy (SPS1) is a hereditary neurological condition that affects the peripheral nervous system, causing progressive weakness, exercise intolerance, and in some cases loss of coordination. It is caused by a recessive gene mutation, meaning a dog must inherit two copies of the faulty gene to be affected. Carriers (one copy) are healthy but can pass the mutation to their offspring.

All our breeding dogs are DNA tested for SPS1. We only ever produce Clear/Clear or Clear/Carrier pairings, meaning no puppies from our litters can ever be affected by this condition.

SHPN1 — Siberian Husky Progressive Nephropathy

Siberian Husky Progressive Nephropathy (SHPN1) is a hereditary kidney disease that causes progressive deterioration of kidney function. Like SPS1, it is caused by a recessive gene mutation. Affected dogs typically show signs of kidney failure from a young age. DNA testing allows breeders to identify carriers and ensure they are never paired together in a way that could produce affected puppies.

All our breeding dogs are DNA tested for SHPN1. We only produce pairings where no puppies can be affected.

Embark DNA

In addition to the above scheme tests, our dogs are tested using the Embark DNA panel, which screens for over 250 genetic health conditions as well as providing detailed breed ancestry and trait information. Full Embark results are available on request.

Kennel Club Registration

All our puppies are registered with the Kennel Club and come with a five-generation pedigree. We are committed to full transparency and can provide copies of all health test certificates for both parents before you commit to a puppy.

If you have any questions about our health testing, please get in touch — we are always happy to discuss this in detail.