Since it is most
common in these particular breeds of dogs there is likely a genetic factor that contributes to the development of the cancer, although the exact link or marker is not known.
We can provide information about health conditions and behaviors that may be
common in a particular breed you are considering.
Not exact matches
No
particular breed is known to be predisposed and it is more
common in male dogs than females.
Apart from these, some of the most
common congenital problems that the English Bulldog
breed in particular faces are hip dysplasia and other joint - related problems such as arthritis.
It's best to consult a vet about
common symptoms to watch out for
in your dog's
particular breed.
It's fairly
common for a potential dog owner to see a
particular dog
breed compete
in or win one of the categories (Sporting, Terrier, Working, etc.) or Best
in Show and then want to purchase or adopt that
breed, yet, as a veterinarian I always have to question if doing so is the best decision based on the owner's lifestyle and ability to pay for the dog's medical care, food, grooming, boarding and other day - to - day needs.
In contrast, modern dog
breeds are
particular breed standards, sharing a
common set of heritable characteristics, determined by the kennel club that recognizes the
breed.
If the
particular disease gene is
common in the
breed and it is a close line
breeding, the answer is «very likely».
To «pick on» cockers, here is a page from Illinois Cocker Rescue detailing the
common medical problems
in this
particular breed: http://www.ilcockerrescue.org/health.htm.
This problem isn't confined to a
particular breed, age or gender of dog, although it is
common in rescue dogs and dogs of a certain personality.
Whether or not a
particular test should be considered necessary for all
breeding dogs depends on how
common the
particular disease is
in the
breed.
It is
common for a farm's male
breeding stock
in particular to be of purebred, pedigreed lines.
We can provide insight into
common medical problems
in each
breed as well as help you decide if your lifestyle, family and home are a good match for a
particular type or
breed of dog.