"Breed predilection" refers to a tendency or preference towards certain traits or characteristics that are commonly seen in a specific breed of animals.
Full definition
Apart
from breed predilection, if a dog has poor conformation, such as no angulation in the hock, then this can also cause luxating patellae.
Dermatomyositis - like disease (DM - Like): A juvenile - onset ischemic dermatopathy that is clinically and histopathologically identical to canine dermatomyositis, but in a breed without
proven breed predilection, and therefore without known familial predisposition.
There does not seem to be a clear sex or
breed predilection although lots of small and toy breeds such as Poodles and Pomeranians have been clinically diagnosed with CB.
Some causes include genetics (
breed predilections — eg.
There is
no breed predilection for pyos.
The diagnosis of post-rabies vaccination panniculitis is simplified by localization to a site of prior vaccination,
breed predilections, plus a temporal link to vaccination.
Computing this simple test with
the breed predilection and perhaps previous experience, the owner may save himself some expense.
Some breed predilections exist for demodicosis.
There is not
a breed predilection for prostatic disease, but German Shepherd dogs and Dobermans seem to have an increased prevalence.
Domestic short haired cats have
no breed predilection, so this information does not narrow down the list of possible diseases at this point.
There is
no breed predilection, but, hunting and sporting breeds tend to have greater exposure and therefore higher incidence.
In addition, this course provides the opportunity to learn the presenting signs, historical findings,
breed predilections, methods of diagnosis, and medical and surgical interventions for the most commonly seen cardio respiratory conditions.
Any breed can be affected; however, Scottish terriers (Scotties), West Highland Terriers (Westies), Shetland sheepdogs (Shelties), Eskimo dogs, and Dachshunds appear to have
breed predilections.
In one study, obese male cats were more commonly affected than females;
no breed predilection is seen in cats.
There are
breed predilections, but the prevalence within a breed largely depends on the genetic pool and region.
The disease occurs in middle - age to older cats without sex or
breed predilection.