Sentences with phrase «problem in the breed»

The most common health problems in the breed include bladder stones and old age onset diabetes.

Ask the breeder about health issue's and if they can speak to any health problems in their breeding program.

However, the growing incidence of serious problems in the breed makes it prudent to be on guard.

Here's how our round table participants deal with genetic problems in their breeds.

There is also a higher incidence of specific types of dog skin problems in some breeds.

With the large number of potential problems in our breed, breeders are encouraged to discuss these problems during the planning of a breeding.

Genetic screening tests are ONE tool used by breeders to help reduce the incidence of certain problems in a breed.

Years ago this was a significant problem in the breed.

There are major temperament and health problems in this breed because of years of poor breeding.

This health problem in the breed does not approach cancer or heart - related problems in terms of the number affected.

Many policies will have breed exclusions such as for hip problems in breeds prone to hip dysplasia or heart disease in certain breeds.

This book tells you the most common health problems in each breed.

The increase in hereditary problems in all breeds has had the effect of shortening the lives of a number of animals in each breed, thus bringing down the averages.

However, you must take into account that this breed is tireless: your Lab is going to need long exercise and playing sessions in order to stay in shape and prevent obesity, a very common problem in this breed.

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.

Epilepsy, joint problems, bleeding disorders, heart disease, eye diseases and endocrine system disorders are just some of the known problems in this breed.

Other potential problems in the breed include patella luxation (dislocating kneecap), hip dysplasia (degeneration or malformation of the hip joint), Legg - Perthes (breakdown of the femoral head, the «ball» of the ball - and - socket hip joint), and a form of encephalitis apparently unique to the breed.

From the beginning ASHGI recognized cancer as a growing problem in the breed, but there was no information on which cancers were most frequent in Aussies or whether any showed familial patterns which would indicate an inherited predisposition.

The Weimaraner Club of America has established a special protocol for vaccinating Weimaraner puppies due to immune - deficiency problems in this breed.

Reputable breeders will screen their cats and offer guarantees against known physical problems in their breed.

To put this in perspective, the database lists Cataracts (all kinds) at 190 reported cases in a 5 year period (and this makes cataracts the top problem in our breed).

There are eye problems in the breed.

There has been a lot of problems bred into them by careless people who don't understand hip displasia is a HUGE problem in the breed!

While most obvious in white - faced dogs, because the overflow of tears leads to tear staining, as Cavalier owners know, this is not an uncommon problem in our breed.

Although we often don't know anything about the rescued Brittany's background, there are few health and temperament problems in our breed.

A new drug for pain (carprofen) has caused liver problems in some breeds and is suspect for Bichons, as is acetaminophen.

PRA Type 1 also known as generalized progressive retinal atrophy can occur in any breed of dog even if the disease is not a severe problem in the breed.

The complex of diseases causing hind limb ataxia and weakness in Pugs, possibly complicated by inherent vertebral malformations, is a formidable problem in the breed.

Elbow dysplasia, hip dysplasia, and patellar luxation are occasional problems in the breed.

The incidence of autoimmune problems in the breed is likely higher since the average age of onset of AI disease1 is around 8 years of age and most of the dogs from the survey were younger than eight.

MEDICAL PROBLEMS IN THE BREED FOR WHICH TO BE ALERT: Hypothyroidism and other autoimmune problems, PRA (progressive retinal atrophy), some seizure disorders, luxating patellas.

Is the breeder aware of the hereditary problems in the breed, such as PRA, hypothyroidism, seizure disorders, luxating patellas, poor bone density, Legg ‐ Perthes?

Dilute, a disqualifying color that sometimes occurs in the breed, is associated with skin problems in some breeds.

Health problems in this breed include copper toxicosis, distichiasis and renal cortical hypoplasia.

The difference is that I can't find any strong evidence for panosteitis occurring in bassets based on the literature but I know two or three Basset breeders, and their vets, who really believe that this is a fairly common problem in the breed.

A rare but serious health problem in this breed is juvenile renal dysplasia, in which the kidneys fail to develop normally.

As tear staining can be a problem in this breed, it is necessary to keep the face dry and clean to minimize a problem of the staining.

The American Whippet Club suggests that breeders test for eye disease, but hip dysplasia is not considered a problem in the breed.

According to an Alaskan Malamute Club health survey, the number one health problem in the breed is hip dysplasia.

96) Hip Dysplasia is a common problem in this breed.

This is a problem in the breed even though breeders are doing genetic testing and trying to breed out the gene.

Progress is being made toward lessening the impact of canine diseases and health problems in our breed and Veterinary medicines, treatments, health screenings, and selective breeding is helping.

There appears to be a genetic predisposition to this problem in some breeds of dogs, including American cocker spaniels, golden retrievers and Newfoundland dogs.

Fanconi syndrome, a type of kidney failure, is also a problem in my breed.