Some are the result of a poor start in life, lack of early socialization, or a traumatic experience, often coupled with nervous temperament. (diamondsintheruff.com)
Points of concern raised by the Breed Watch system include health complications that may arise from excessive angulation of the back knee and leg joints, a nervous temperament and weak hindquarters. (sciencedaily.com)
A wide variety of risk factors for GDV have been identified and include increasing age, size of the dog, a deep and narrow chest, a family history of GDV, breed, a nervous temperament, a faster speed of eating, feeding from a raised food bowl, feeding once daily, and feeding a large volume of food per meal. (alpenglowvets.com)