[Smoochy kisses]

Ok, this family sent me a recent picture of the male mini Poodle I sold to them. I know she don't like how he looks, because it looks to me she's shaming him in the pictures she takes. She tells me she loves him and he's the best dog ever..Except she thought she was buying a mini Poodle. You'll see in these 2 pictures that, I think the Poodle has dwarfism in his genes..(mother's genes.) The other 2 siblings are the same. She only had 3 puppies in her first litter.
This is the very first time I've ever seen such a thing in mini Poodles.

 

[Rose n Poos]

Hi and welcome to PF.

Yes, osteochondrodysplasia is a genetic mutation known to be present in some miniature and toy poodles. It is genetic but whether it's introduced thru another breed or is inherent to some in the breed, I don't know.

It's seen enough that DNA testing has been created, along with a whole host of other testing that really should be done before breeding, so that the poodles born are not only the healthiest they can be, but will meet the poodle breed standard.

Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD) in Miniature Poodles | Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (ucdavis.edu)

This is a larger range of DNA testing which can be done
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	Degenerative Myelopathy Aliases: Canine degenerative myelopathy, DM
	Osteochondrodysplasia Aliases: Skeletal dwarfism, OCD
	Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration Aliases: PRA-PRCD, PRCD
	Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 Aliases: PRA-rcd4

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	Multidrug Resistance 1 Aliases: Ivermectin sensitivity, MDR1 gene defect, Multidrug sensitivity, MDR1
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	Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA) Aliases: CDDY with IVDD, CDPA, Hansen's Type I IVDD, Intervertebral Disc Disease
	GM2 Gangliosidosis (Poodle Type) Aliases: Sandhoff disease, Type 0 gangliosidosis
	Hereditary Cataracts Aliases: Early onset cataracts, Juvenile cataracts, HC, JC
	Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures Aliases: NEWS

Paw Print Genetics - Tests for Miniature Poodle


These are the minimum recommended tests by the Poodle Club of America and done in collaboration with the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals.
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These tests combined give an excellent source of health information and is used to decide on which dogs should be bred, to maintain best health and to continue to meet the breed standard in the future.

Health is generally compromised in these affected poodles. A normal life may not be theirs.

 

[Rose n Poos]

This is a picture of an affected dog I saw in rescue. He'd been used as a stud in a puppy mill and, sadly, passed those genes on to who knows how many of his pups.

The expression of both dogs looks similar but I know Ajax wasn't being shamed. He does look sad, possibly in pain.

 

[Rose n Poos]

It would be a kindness to contact anyone who has one of those affected pups and be sure that they're being followed by a vet with experience in this condition.

 

[Rose n Poos]

Still thinking on this. It may also be this
Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) and Chondrodysplasia (CDPA) | Veterinary Genetics Laboratory,
another very serious life affecting condition.