The dog has a Normal Companion Animal Eye Registry (CAER) Exam performed annually, clearing the dog
of hereditary eye problems by a board certified ophthalmologist.
Have you had, and will you continue to have, his eyes examined yearly by a Board certified veterinary ophthalmologist to be sure he is free
of hereditary eye problems?
Not exact matches
Reputable breeders
of Siberian Huskies will screen for
hereditary diseases, in particular
eye and hip
problems, and only breed dogs which are clear
of these.
Every breeder wants to be sure a dog is free
of hereditary joint,
eye, and heart
problems before breeding the dog.
Breeding / Reproduction Like all Dachshunds, Miniature Dachshunds are prone to the
hereditary problems of epilepsy, Cushings disease, thyroid
problems, and certain
eye conditions.
In particular, there is no evidence
of the retinal
eye problems found in other breeds, nor is there dwarfism or
hereditary blood disorders.
Like almost every other breed, the golden suffers some incidence
of the usual
hereditary health
problems, mostly
of the hips,
eyes and heart.
* has spent a number
of years studying and learning about their breed * is active in one or more breed clubs or similar groups and thus is in regular contact with other people in the breed * knows their breeding stock inside and out for several generations back * has an «
eye for a dog» and has developed a detailed picture
of the type
of dog they're breeding toward * almost always compete in some in some sort
of activity with their dogs (conformation, working activities, obedience etc.) so as to have a realistic idea
of how their dogs compare to others
of the same the breed * is knowledgable about the
hereditary problems that occur in their breed and has the appropriate tests done prior to breeding in order to decrease the likelihood
of their occurance in their pups * considers temperament important * is knowledgable about the mating and whelping
of dogs in general, so as to minimize the chances
of injury or death to the breeding dogs * is extremely concerned with the quality
of the homes that their puppies are destinied for, to the point
of not performing a breeding if they don't feel good homes will be available for the pups * never has more dogs
of their own than they are properly able to care for * is willing and able to educate and build a relationship with their puppy buyers * is honest * uses spay / neuter contracts and / or limited registration to prevent the casual breeding
of their puppies * is ALWAYS willing to take back a dog
of their breeding if a puppy buyer can not keep it for any reason.
They are prone to
hereditary eye problems so ask your breeder if there is any history
of eye problems in his dog's lineage.
Other
hereditary problems to be aware
of include several different
eye problems and Von Willebrand's disease.
Annual examination by a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist is recommended for the lifetime
of any dog that has been bred, because
hereditary eye problems can develop at varying ages.
Cataracts are one
of the Australian Shepherd's most common
hereditary problems and easily the breed's most common inherited
eye disease.
The parents
of any pups should receive OFA screens for the dysplasia and CERF screens to uncover
hereditary eye problems.
While debilitating
eye problems are not common, breeders usually have their Cavaliers seen by board - certified veterinary ophthalmologists on a regular basis to screen for the possibility
of hereditary eye disease such as retinal dysplasia, detachment, and cataracts.
Examination
of breeding stock should be done annually, until at least eight years
of age and preferably longer, as
hereditary eye problems can develop at varying ages.