HEALTH

The average lifespan for a healthy mini is 10 - 12 years.  Some health problems for the breed are shown below.

PRIMARY LENS LUXATION (PLL)

the lens becomes detached from its normal location.  This can cause major problems and may lead to blindness

HEART

subaortic stenosis, mitral valve dysplasia

KIDNEY FAILURE

may occur at any age

LETHAL ACRODERMATITIS (LAD)

serious inherited skin condition that is characterized by poor growth, immune deficiency and skin lesions on the paws and face

LARANGEAL PARALYSIS (LP)

nerves and muscles that control the larynx cease to function, instead of opening when aspirating or swallowing they remain somewhat neutral

DEAFNESS

usually present from birth

TAIL CHASING

may be a sign of neurological disorders that may or may not respond to behavioural changes

These tests will help, at least, alert you to what kind of problems, if any, may be expected.