By Lata Sivadasan on February 28, 2009
Health Problems:
Azawakh have no known incidence of hip dysplasia. There is a small occurrence of adult-onset idiopathic epilepsy in the breed. Wobbler disease or cervical vertebral instability does rarely occur.
Grooming:
The smooth, short-haired coat is very easy to groom. Simply comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and dry shampoo only when necessary. This [...]
Posted in Azawakh | Tagged adult onset, bristle brush, dry shampoo, epilepsy, hip dysplasia
By Lata Sivadasan on February 21, 2009
Health Problems:
Among the anomalies within this tailless breed are
MLD or ‘Mid Line Defects’: These include spina bifida (the spine is open or exposed at birth), anal atresia (pups can be born without an anus) and cleft palate (there is a hole in the roof of the mouth). These defects are not that common, but [...]
Posted in Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog | Tagged Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, blindness, bristle brush, health problems, stumpy tail cattle dog
By Lata Sivadasan on February 15, 2009
Health Problems:
Although the best has been done to eliminate health problems within this breed, this does not mean that they are faultless, but all effort is being put in to breed Aussie Bulldogs of good health , sound structure and well natured.
Grooming:
The smooth, fine, short-haired coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush with [...]
Posted in Australian Bulldogs | Tagged bristle brush, bulldogs, facial wrinkles, haired coat, sound structure