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 28, 2009
Health Problems:
The Austrian Pinscher can suffer from hip dysplasia, and they do have a heart condition that it hereditary.
Grooming:
The Austrian Pinscher has a short, hard double coat that needs only occasional brushing. Bathing should only be done when necessary. They have an all-weather double coat and natural oils that moisturize their skin, keeping their [...]
Posted in Austrian Pinscher | Tagged Austrian Pinscher, detriment, dirt, face legs, hip dysplasia, weather
By Lata Sivadasan on February 11, 2009
Health Problems:
The most common health issues are dermatologic, musculoskeletal, and lipomas. Some are prone to eyelid entropion or to hypothyroidism. Hip dysplasia does occur, but is not as common as some other large breeds. They are sensitive to anesthesia. The Anatolian Shepherd’s immunity often takes longer to develop than with many other breeds and therefore [...]
Posted in Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Tagged gum disease, hip dysplasia, musculoskeletal, shepherd dog, tartar buildup
By Lata Sivadasan on February 4, 2009
Health Problems:
A generally healthy breed, although some are prone to hip dysplasia, hereditary cataracts, allergies to grass congenital heart disease and mange.
Grooming:
The smooth, short-haired coat is easy to groom. Brush regularly with a firm bristle brush, and bathe or dry shampoo as necessary. A rub with a piece of towelling or chamois will make [...]
Posted in American Pit Bull Terrier | Tagged american pit bull, American Pit Bull Terrier, chamois, congenital heart disease, hip dysplasia
By Lata Sivadasan on February 2, 2009
Health Problems:
The Eskie is a fairly healthy breed. The genetic problems which occur in the breed are PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy), luxating patella, and hip dysplasia. None of these are terribly common and the breed is generally healthy. In addition to the problems above, the breed can have a tendency towards allergies and tear-staining and [...]
Posted in American Eskimo Dog | Tagged American Eskimo Dog, dense coat, eskie, eskimo dog, hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy