dogs health problems

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Q: Do most Pedigree Dogs have health problems?
I want to get a dog but dont know whether to buy a pedigree or mixed-breed dog? Is it true that most pedigree dogs have health issues? If you own a pedigree dog, have you experienced any breed related problems such as eye, joint, skin, breathing problems etc.?

Otherwise, if you have a mixed-bred dog, does it make a good pet and has it had any health problems?

Thanks!

A: All dogs purebred or mutts can have health problems which is why it’s important to buy a dog from a reputable breeder to minimize the risk.

Q: What are some breed of dogs that don’t have that many health problems?
I know all dogs have genetic health problems but what is a breed that doesn’t have many and lives for about 12+ years? Medium size.
Please don’t tell me about mixed breeds, they’re fine but I want a purebreed dog.

A: Any dog produced by a responsible breeder has a much lower chance of contracting health problems. That said, no breeder can assure that there will never be a health problem in any of their dogs. Go to www.akc.org to see which breeds there interest you, then learn more about them by contacting their national breed club. Remember, A responsible breeder will:

1) be breeding to the breed’s standard..no teacup, micro, mini, imperial,
king, or other goofy term for runts or oversized dogs. No intentional
“rare”, meaning unaccepted by the breed standard, colors either.

2) will be actively showing or working the parents.

3) will have genetic health testing done, such as OFA or PennHip, CERF,
VonWillebrand’s, etc.

4) will give you the results of that testing in writing

5) insists on spay/neuter for pet pups.

6) has a contract citing the spay/neuter clause and also offering to take
back the pup at any time for any reason for the rest of its life.

7) is open, honest, and available to the new owner, and can talk aobut their
breed for hours.

does a home check before placing a pup, and will turn down homes that
might not be suitable for a pup of their breed.

9) does not put money above the well-being of their animals.

If the breeder you are considering doesn’t fit these guidelines, find a
better breeder. You are more likely to get a mentally and physically
healthier pup from a responsible breeder.

Q: at what age do doberman dogs develop health problems?
i am aware of doberman dogs developing health problems when they get older but can you tell me at what age they develop health problems such as van willdebrands disease or any other diseases they can get. so please tell me the age they develop these health problems and also can you tell their lifespan. only answer if you actually know

A: If you buy a pup from a breeder that has genetic testing done on their breeding stock then hopefully none of these things will occur.

The best thing you can do for any dog is to feed a species appropriate diet from puppy hood. This will prevent many health problems that are common today.

Q: What breeds of dogs have the least health problems?
What kinds of dogs are generally healthy (if properly cared for, of course) and don’t have too many genetic health problems?

A: collies, huskies. my dog is a border collie, huskie mix and he has good teeth and good health and he’s almost 8 and we have never really had any problems with him.

Q: Do English Bull dogs have many health problems?
We are looking into getting a new dog. And we have our search narrowed down to 2 or 3. I’ve been doing research about all of them, but have found English bulldogs to have many health problems compared to the other breeds. Is this true?

A: Unfortunately, yes. They’re subject to many eye problems, heart problems, several respiratory and skin problems, hypothyroidism,bloat /torsion, hip and elbow dysplasia and joint problems.

Having said that, if you choose a breeder very carefully and ask which problems are in their line, you can get a fairly healthy bulldog. I have friends who have one who has had surgery for respiratory problems, he must be in the basement where it’s cool or have a fan on him if the temp. is over 23 C., but other than that, he’s ok.

It’s also not a breed you’d want to get into breeding with due to the huge vet costs involved.

Q: rescue centre dogs health problems?
i am planning to rescue a dog in the near future and was wondering are they more likely to have future health problems such as hip dysplacia etc. because they might not have been bred well? will the rescue centre know these things or in later life will we realise?
thanks x

A: No center will guarantee anything because they don’t know. Breeders can and do guarantee health because in the off chance that a puppy develops issues, there are always replacement guarantees.
Hope I helped.

Q: Do Bernese mountain dogs have more health problems than other dogs?
I’m thinking of getting one but everyone saying they have a lot of health problems is a bit off putting.

A: Every breed has their own list of problems, some more than others. I don’t think Bernese dogs have a crazy amount of problems, but they’re there and you have to be prepared to treat them should they arise.

Q: Will there still be major health problems with non pure bred pekingese dogs?
I mean, of course every dog is different and things happen. But do all pekingese, or any breed of purebred/inbred dogs, suffer from the same health problems as those that aren’t?

A: Ok I know this has to be a trick question.

When you say non purebred Pekignese, are you then referring to any dog that happens to be a mutt?

Mutts have lots of diseases, more so then Purebreds from reputable breeders.

Reputable breeders only breed healthy dogs, thus strengthening the gene pool.

Mutt breeders do not really care about dogs, they are just trying to make money, not spend it on things like health tests.

Q: What are some common pug(dogs,puppies)health problemS?
I mean, whats the best way to prevent?

A: Pugs are known to have mostly eye and respiratory problems. However, the best way to prevent this is to select a very good breeder.

If you properly care for a well-bred pug, so should be able to avoid many health problem associated with pugs. Keep him/her out of extreme temperatures and feed properly so they don’t gain too much weight. You must also pay careful attention to grooming…keep those little wrinkles clean!

Q: Is there a way to prevent spine health problems in long dogs when they are young?
My dog is a mix (we can only guess what she has in her) She has a long body like a corgi but she’s quite taller then a corgi. I heard that long dogs can get spine issues when they are older. I was wondering is there a way to prevent spine problems in long dogs before they get older?

A: Yes, you’re right about long dogs potentially having spinal problems as they age. One thing you can do to help prevent this are to keep your dog’s weight at a healthy level. If the dog is too overweight, it can cause back problems the same as it can in humans. The second thing you can do is to prevent your dog from jumping on and off furniture. Dogs can twist in just the right way to seriously hurt themselves while doing this.

Q: are Guide Dogs more likely to have health problems?
I’m curious if anyone can find any articles or websites that say if guide dogs are more likely to develop health problems like cancer because of their tasks that they have to perform.
Well i was thinking on the lines of having health problems because of stress??

A: Guide dogs are bred and selected for health criteria and temperament. They are heavily health tested for diseases that would shorten their working lives, such as hip or elbow displasia, thyroid issues, vision or hearing issues, genetic disease such as VW, cardiac screening, and so on.

They are selected for their ability to tolerate both physical and mental stress. They are far healthier than the average pet and typically receive semi-annual maintenance veterinary exams instead of just annual ones.

If a guide dog started showing signs of stress, physical or mental, he would be retired to a pet home.

Really they are quite a lot like athletes. They start out very healthy, eat well and are well cared for, and get lots of daily exercise. I’d worry more about SAR dogs who work in dangerous situations. Several dogs who worked the Twin Towers disaster died earlier than expected or were retired due to health issues.

Q: Do small dogs have more health problems?
I am thinking of getting a teacup dog-such as a teacup chihuahua, poodle maybe, etc…
DO they have more health issues compared to a regular chihuahua??

A: Hiya,
No small dogs dont have more health problems if they are pedigree and not from a back yard breeder. Although there is no such thing as a “teacup”. If it is a teacup then there is something wrong and yeah it will have health problems/growth problems of some sort (most likely, but obviously there are some exceptions).
I recommend you just get a regular chihuahua , that is guarenteed to be healthy. Rather than a tiny one with health problems.
x

Q: What kind of dogs tend to have the least health problems???
Hey i am trying to find a dog that does not have a ton of health problem and is preferably hypoallergenic because my family really wants a dog but we don’t have a ton of money to be spending on vet bills and i am allergic to some dogs. Thanks!!

A: While I know that the aphorism that mutts are healthier than purebred dogs is a popular one, it happens to be completely untrue. When bred carefully by a responsible
breeder, a purebred is less likely to exhibit health issues because those breeders work extremely hard to eradicate them from the breed. They will eliminate any dog from their breeding program who manifests them or whose
ANCESTORS, (on their pedigree) have manifested or produced them in their offspring. Responsible breeders also do health screenings and genetic testing on their dogs. Research your breeds and be sure to only support responsible breeders.
Some breeds that are commonly considered hypoallergenic are:
Bichon Frise
Poodle
Wheaten Terrier
Bearded Collie.

Here are some suggested questions one can use to determine if a breeder is truly responsible:

1. Is she an AKC registered breeder of good standing and an active member of her breed Parent Club?

2. Are there AKC Champions listed on the pedigree, showing that the breeder spends her time & money to prove the quality of her breeding stock through competition?

3. Are all the animals kept in clean, comfortable, healthy, loving circumstances?

4. Did the breeder conduct extensive interviews with you and every member of your family?

5. Have the sire & dam received all available health clearances, (eg. OFA Hip & Eye, Thyroid testing, THESE VARY FOR EACH BREED)

6. Is she willing to honestly discuss any possible genetic defects that may exist in her line?

7. Does she have a Sales Contract?

8. Does the contract contain a clause stipulating that you spay or neuter the puppy before it reaches a certain
age?

9. Does the contract contain a clause stating that if at any time in the puppy’s life, you can no longer care for it, it must be returned to the breeder? (This ensures that no animal bred by this breeder will ever end up in a shelter).

10. Will the breeder maintain contact with you for the life of the puppy to answer questions and help in general?

Q: do all dogs have around the same number of health problems?
do all dogs have around the same number of health problems?

A: No, not at all. Dogs from pet stores will have the most health problems. They are from puppy mills where they nor the parents are cared for properly. Also, inbreeding (breeding a brother/sister, father/daughter) is very common. And, genectic diseases are not screened for, so two dogs with hip dysplasia or heart disease or whatever will be bred to each other.
Shelter dogs would probably be next. You have no idea what the breeding is on these dogs. It is NOT true that mixed breeds are healthier btw. When you don’t know the breeding, mixes can be inbred, parents both have serious health issues, puppies were not raised properly.
Backyard breeder dogs would be next. Most these folks just breed their pet to the pet down the street. Again, the dogs may have genectic health problems, but these ‘breeders’ don’t screen for any of them.
Then, certain breeds have more problems than others. Any breed that is or has been very popular has more health problems in general. This is because the puppy mills breed dogs people want to buy as does the backyard breeder.
I would always encourge people to research the health problems of a breed, before making a decision to buy one. And stay away from pet store pups!

Q: does feeding puppy food to large breed dogs cause health problems?
i have a 3 month old black lab/great dane mix. I was told that i should stop feeding him puppy food because it can cause his bones to be brittle. Does anyone know if this is true, or should I continue feeding him puppy food?

A: Not true, as long as you are using a good brand of puppy food, such as Purina Pro Plan or Science Diet. My vet advised me to feed my puppies puppy food until they were one year old. It provides nutrients found in their mother’s milk to help with brain development.

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