Several other eye problems exist with the breed, such as persistent pupilary membrane.
Not exact matches
There are a bunch of
other e-readers out there (including the Aluratek Libre, Velocity Cruz, Augen Book, Pandigital Novel, Cybook Opus, Ectaco JetBook, Sharper Image Literati, and a bunch of Android - based tablet computers), but each suffers from serious
problems: many use LCD screens that are harder on the
eyes, yet don't even have the redeeming features of the iPad or Nook Color;
several are overpriced; most of them lack features; and many don't interface easily with a decent e-book store.
They may have
several other health issues, including weeping from the
eyes, respiratory
problems, and inability to properly chew some forms of kibble (dry cat food).
Yorkies also have some joint
problems, like trick knees (luxating patellas) and Legg - Calves - Perthes disease (poor circulation to the head of the femur),
eye problems (like cataracts, eyelash diseases, and retinal dysplasia), weakness and collapse of the trachea, a liver disease called portosystemic shunt, and
several other problems.
* has spent a number of years studying and learning about their breed * is active in one or more breed clubs or similar groups and thus is in regular contact with
other people in the breed * knows their breeding stock inside and out for
several generations back * has an «
eye for a dog» and has developed a detailed picture of the type of dog they're breeding toward * almost always compete in some in some sort of activity with their dogs (conformation, working activities, obedience etc.) so as to have a realistic idea of how their dogs compare to
others of the same the breed * is knowledgable about the hereditary
problems that occur in their breed and has the appropriate tests done prior to breeding in order to decrease the likelihood of their occurance in their pups * considers temperament important * is knowledgable about the mating and whelping of dogs in general, so as to minimize the chances of injury or death to the breeding dogs * is extremely concerned with the quality of the homes that their puppies are destinied for, to the point of not performing a breeding if they don't feel good homes will be available for the pups * never has more dogs of their own than they are properly able to care for * is willing and able to educate and build a relationship with their puppy buyers * is honest * uses spay / neuter contracts and / or limited registration to prevent the casual breeding of their puppies * is ALWAYS willing to take back a dog of their breeding if a puppy buyer can not keep it for any reason.
Other hereditary
problems to be aware of include
several different
eye problems and Von Willebrand's disease.
Bulldog seen with large, painful cysts on two separate inspections;
several other dogs had
eye or skin
problems; some dogs lived in a dark building wthout a light source; kennel has been receiving citations and warnings since 2010.