Sentences with phrase «number of breeds affected»

Despite the large number of breeds affected by HC only a single gene, the transcription factor HSF4, has been implicated in the development of cataracts in dogs to date.

The total number of breeds affected by vWF exceeds 50.

The addition of the Spanish Water Dog and Australian Shepherds increases the number of breeds affected with prcd to nineteen.

Not exact matches

Therein lies the problem, as by that time an affected dog may have been bred a number of times and perhaps even to a second and third generation.

What a shame, they are such a soft, soulful breed but the heart valve defect affects an astounding number of dogs of all breeds.

The National Canine Research Council states that despite a lack of concrete evidence linking specific breeds to a higher rate of dog bites, as well as an outright lack of success in reducing the number of dog - bite related injuries, BSL is incredibly expensive for the communities affected by it, draining resources that could otherwise be used to promote more humane and effective forms of population control and in turn, reduce overcrowding in shelters.

No doubt about it, this will have reduced the numbers of affected hounds and carriers within the International breed population.

No one wants to produce affected puppies, and no wants to increase the number of carriers in the breed.

That is not to say that this isn't prone to developing certain conditions — all breeds have the potential to be affected by a number of different diseases.

The relative risk (RR) of producing affected offspring was found to increase with the number of affected parents in the breeding combination.

There are a number of factors that will affect how well your dog can regulate their temperature, including age, breed, size, weight, health, coat type, and even colour.

Testing for this genetic condition has been helpful in reducing the number of Greyhounds affected by neuropathy, as Greyhounds that carry these genetic traits should not be used in any dog breeding program.

The ridgeback ranks number six in terms of most affected breeds for thyroid problems recorded by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals.

Two GIT - derived, mixed - breed crd3 - affected dogs were added to bring the total number of cases to 21.

If you suspect your pet has been poisoned, gather the following information and then call the NAPCC: give your name, address, and telephone number; the species, breed, age, sex, and weight of each animal affected; the substance the animal ingested if known; the package containing the substance if available; the time that has elapsed since ingestion; and the symptoms the animal is showing.

In the same way that inbreeding among human populations can increase the frequency of normally rare genes that cause diseases, the selective breeding that created the hundreds of modern dog breeds has put purebred dogs at risk for a large number of health problems, affecting both body and behavior.

Many factors affect the caloric requirements of the lactating bitch, including the number of pups, the size of the breed and the temperament of the dam.

Both laws adversely affect the dog fancy; the airline bill resulted in tighter restrictions that interfered with shipping dogs for breeding, for shows, and for travel to new homes, and the breeder restriction law is based on number of puppies sold annually, not kennel conditions.

These sleeping habits change depending on a number of factors — age, weight, health, and other determinants that affect your dog's lifestyle, which is why the best dog bed is one of the most important dog supplies an owner can get in the beginning, especially for large breeds that are prone to arthritis and other problems.

There appears to be a strong primary genetic predisposition to goniodysgenesis, since some lineages of the breed have a high number of affected animals and goniodysgenesis in these lineages is associated with increased likelihood of developing glaucoma (http://bc-glaucomadatabase.synthasite.com/).

Primary glaucoma affects a number of dog breeds although only one causative locus has been identified.

Selective breeding will reduce the number of HOD affected puppies in the general population and perhaps save puppies and owners from the devastating outcome of euthanasia.

It is important to perform the gene test in pedigree Abyssinian and Somali cats that are intended for breeding so that selective breeding can be carried out to gradually reduce the number of carriers and so reduce the risk of affected cats being born.

By determining the genetic status of cats, it is not only possible to identify and diagnose clinically affected cats, but it is also possible to devise appropriate breeding programmes to reduce the number of cats carrying this defect and avoid breeding affected cats.

Our aim is to investigate the effect of breed health on popularity and therefore we consider the total number of disorders affecting each breed.

The distinctive appearance of this brachycephalic breed has been reported to be a key factor influencing their popularity [5, 6]; but despite their appearance - driven popularity, the French Bulldog is reportedly affected by a number of health problems associated with their conformation, including their short muzzles and wide, prominent eyes [7, 8].

Certain breeds are more susceptible (bichon, schnauzers, etc.) but genetics can not account for the greatly increased number of oxalate - affected pets veterinarians have seen in all dogs since 1981.

The rapid growth of the number of whale watching trips and the size of vessel used to watch whales may affect whale behavior, migratory patterns and breeding cycles.