Cesarean sections, commonly called c - sections,
affect the following breeds a lot more frequently than the others: Boston
Terriers, English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Mastiff, Scottish
Terriers,
Miniature Bull Terriers, German Wirehaired Pointer, Pekingeses, Dandie Dinmont
Terriers, and St Bernards.
In terms of CRD (canine retinal dystrophy), the standard wire - haired dachshund,
miniature long - haired dachshund (MLHD), Glen of Imaal
terrier and pit
bull terrier are the only dog breeds thus far
affected, and the genes involved have been identified in all but pit
bull terriers.»