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Dermoid Sinus : This condition occurs when the skin is not completely closed along the dog's spine. While hard to detect during the early puppy stage, diagnosis can be done by those experienced in the breed. By pinching the skin while running one's thumb and index fingers along the upper neck regions and spine of the dog to the base of the tail, one can feel the familiar tube-like inflammation. If dormant, this condition causes no problems and the dog may lead a normal life. Unfortunately, these sinuses or cysts do not often remain dormant. They more often than not become inflamed and infected. Surgery is usually required to correct this condition. Surgery is not always successful in elimination of the cyst, as the cysts have a history of reappearing. Dogs possessing this condition should absolutely be spayed/neutered by their owners in order not to promote this condition amongst the breed.*


No Ridge : (Ridgelessness) A genetic fault. Some Thai Ridgeback's are born without ridges. Some breeders choose to euphemize these puppies, but more enlightened breeders do not. Puppies without a ridge may be designated pet quality and should require a spay/neuter contract.**

*All of our puppies are thoroughly screened for Dermoid Sinus. We guarantee all of our puppies against Dermoid Sinus
** We do not offer puppies without a ridge.

Faults

  • Any physical qualities attributed to the dog other than the qualities mentioned in the breed standard should be considered a fault. The seriousness with which the fault should be determined is in proportion to its degree.

    Any bite other than scissors bite.
  • An unbalanced ridge.

    Disqualifying Faults
  • Dogs without a ridge.
  • Long hair
  • Dogs without solid color. (Spotting or Stripes)

    N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into thescrotum.