Further Research:

Owner Informed Consent Form For Submission of Samples for Research
Miniature Pinscher MPS VI Legge-Calves-Perthes (LCP) Study Submission Form

The clinicians and researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, with the support of the AKC Health Foundation, are now interested in examining if the common occurrence of Legge-Calves-Perthes (LCP) disease in Miniature Pinschers is related to MPS VI. LCP is a devastating hip disease; there is necrosis of the femur head due to an unknown cause. Although LCP is different than hip dysplasia and MPS VI, similar bone changes are observed in Miniature Pinschers with MPS VI and therefore MPS and LCP disease may be related in this breed.

Penn’s researchers are conducting a study to determine if there is an association between MPS and LCP disease. We are asking breeders, owners, and veterinarians who suspect either condition in a Miniature Pinscher to contact us and submit samples and information free of charge for a limited time. Please be assured that all results about individual animals will only be reported to the owner and kept strictly confidentially. To receive further information contact Dr. Giger at penngen@mail.vet.upenn.edu or by fax to 215 573 2162.