which breed is most at risk for developing degenerative myelopathy?
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Although the disease is common in several breeds, including German Shepherd Dogs, Corgis, Boxers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, and Standard Poodles, it can occur in other breeds and mixed-breed dogs as well. The typical age of onset is between 8-14 years of age, and both sexes are equally affected.
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Health. The Bichon dog breed, with a lifespan of about 12 to 15 years, is prone to some serious health problems like hyperadrenocorticism, allergies, and patellar luxation, or from less serious conditions like cataract and canine hip dysplasia (CHD); Legg-Perthes and liver disease may also affect the breed.
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Common Health Problems The Australian Labradoodle might be prone to conditions that include patellar luxation, hip and elbow dysplasia, Von Willebrand's disease, and progressive retinal atrophy.
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You can see that breeds such as Golden Retrievers, German Shepherd Dogs, Poodles and Rottweilers seem to have greater incidences of cancer than many other breeds.
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Because of their active nature, they are a common dog breed to become injured or develop physical illnesses. Some of the common illnesses German Shepherds (GSD) are in danger of developing are hip and elbow dysplasia, polymyositis, and arthritis.
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['Labrador Retriever. Hip dysplasia—a hip disease that can lead to crippling, lameness, or painful arthritis. ... ', 'Yorkshire Terrier. Bronchitis. ... ', 'German Shepherd. Hip dysplasia. ... ', 'Golden Retriever. Heart problems. ... ', 'Beagle. Hypothyroidism. ... ', 'Boxer. ... ', 'Dachshund. ... ', 'Poodle.']
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['Degenerative Myelopathy. The first major health issue that most dog owners should be aware of is degenerative myelopathy. ... ', 'Boxer Cardiomyopathy. Boxer Cardiomyopathy is a canine heart condition that is more prevalent in the boxer dog breed than any other breed of dog. ... ', 'Bloat. ... ', 'Hip Dysplasia. ... ', 'Seizures. ... ', 'General Health.']
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It can cause severe and often irreversible damage to the brain. Middle aged, small breed dogs such as Pugs are more susceptible. The cause is unknown.
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They're Healthier Mixed breed dogs have lower chances of developing genetic health problems such as hip dysplasia, cataracts and hypothyroidism. They are also less likely to exhibit temperament and intelligence issues often associated with interbreeding of purebred dogs.
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['Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria. ... ', "Fields' Disease. ... ", 'Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. ... ', 'Von Hippel-Lindau. ... ', 'Microcephaly. ... ', 'Paraneoplastic Pemphigus. ... ', 'Morgellons.']
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It is estimated that last year more than 12,000 dogs in the UK were affected by mast cell tumours, and it is widely acknowledged that Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers are two breeds particularly susceptible to developing this type of tumour.
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Exuding confidence, this breed is royalty of the dog family. They are susceptible, however, to challenging hip and joint issues any time from puppyhood all the way through maturation.
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Inbreeding puts dogs at risk of birth defects and genetically inherited health problems. ... For example, Dalmation dogs are predisposed to deafness, many Boxer dogs have problems with heart disease, and disproportionate numbers of German Shepherd dogs have an abnormal developmentof the hip joints known as hip dysplasia.
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This mix breed is usually extremely healthy and should live a long, happy life. Of course, as with all dogs, there are some issues that can occur. Both Boxers and Pitbulls are susceptible to hip dysplasia. Boxers have been known to suffer from a form of cancer called hemangiosarcoma.
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The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which has an average lifespan of 12 to 14 years, is susceptible to major health issues like canine hip dysplasia (CHD) and occasionally cataract.
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['Labrador Retriever. The Labrador Retriever is commonly referred to as the “Flabrador Retriever” due to its propensity towards being overweight. ... ', 'Basset Hound. The Basset Hound has a big appetite, slow metabolism, and relaxed demeanor. ... ', 'Dachshund. ... ', 'English Bulldog. ... ', 'Scottish Terrier. ... ', 'Beagle. ... ', 'German Shepherd. ... ', 'Cocker Spaniel.']
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Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions in dogs. Despite that epilepsy appears to be common in the Rottweiler breed, published literature about the phenotype of epilepsy in this breed is lacking.