Rottweilers, for example, have a tendency to have more knee and ankle problems, while Bernese Mountain dogs are more likely to
get elbow problems.
Not exact matches
Putting a dog on public display to be examined by a judge might, in itself, be a pretty good exclusionary test for cataracts, primary lens luxation, orthopedic
problems including hip and
elbow dysplasia, spine, and neck abnormalities, and in fact, the level of exertion required for some dogs to
get around the show ring clearly expose heart or airway
problems!
Large breeds of dogs like the Caucasian Mountain Shepherd are prone to
problems like
elbow and hip dysplasia, so it's important they
get the right amount of calcium when they are younger.
They can
get bloat, epilepsy, chronic eczema, keratitis, dwarmfism, flea allergies, blood disorders, digestive
problems, hip and
elbow dysplasia.
As these dogs
get older, permanent arthritis can develop within the joints making
elbow dysplasia a serious
problem.