Sentences with phrase «congenital health problems»

Both of the parent breeds rank relatively low on overall health due to a variety of congenital health problems.

Unfortunately, Samoyeds have a number of congenital health problems including hip dysplasia, diabetes, and kidney disease.

Breeding is heavily controlled to prevent the introduction of congenital health problems as well.

Some are good traits, like hair color, eagerness to please, and the urge to retrieve; some are bad, like congenital health problems or a compulsion to dig.

Most of the breed's health problems are related to his size rather than genetics, but there are still a few congenital health problems to consider such as hip dysplasia, canine leukocyte, epilepsy, and hypertrophic dystrophy.

Third, although there is not a ton of data either way on the subject, there is some evidence to suggest that mixed breed dogs have some health advantage, particularly concerning several congenital health problems that often do not show up until 2 years of age or more.

Like all purebred dogs, the Malamute has a number of congenital health problems.

Many parents look forward to finding out the baby's gender at this time, but the ultrasound provides more important information — it confirms that the baby's organs have formed normally and that there are no clear signs of congenital health problems.

As consumers become more aware of the conditions in puppy mills and the congenital health problems of the puppies, the more people turn elsewhere for a dog.

They may have congenital health problems.

Even then, there is a moderate chance that your Dachshund may have this congenital health problem.

In addition to health issues connected to growth, the breed is also prone to some congenital health problems.

This difference can create dental issues, even if the rabbit has no congenital health problems.

Some rabbit breeds such as Lops, Giants and Dwarfs can be more prone to congenital health problems, such as misaligned teeth.

A new study by University of California, Davis researchers shows that English bulldogs, a breed prone to a number of congenital health problems, have been so overbred that their genetic pool may now be too small to make much - needed health improvements.