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by mollyandjack on 01 February 2012 - 17:02
by hunger4justice on 01 February 2012 - 17:02
by hunger4justice on 01 February 2012 - 17:02
by Quest55 on 01 February 2012 - 17:02
by Jenni78 on 01 February 2012 - 17:02
by 1GSD1 on 01 February 2012 - 17:02
There is an issue in the breed that is similar to SIDS in babies, but I believe most dogs drop dead from it by 12 months of age or while under anesthesia. I don't recall the name of the disorder nor that it is found by a routine examine.
Pannus can show up rather young, but it should still be obvious to a breeder that something is not right, dog goes to vet, vet confirms pannus. Dog is pulled from breeding. Agree cerf in itself doesn't help here. vWd is something not many screen for. Should be done early because the number goes up with age so a low normal at 3 or after heat cycles may not be accurate. Vaccines may play a factor. Dr. Jean Dodds is the expert. There are issues, not as many as in other breeds but they are there. Why don't you ask a vet, especially the one who owns the VA2 NASS dog. She lists what he has been checked for: http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/classifieds/98459.html and if you go under comments, she gives her opinion on why he's not screened for DM. Can't get any better, a vet who owns and breeds the breed. |
by 1GSD1 on 01 February 2012 - 17:02
by Jenni78 on 01 February 2012 - 17:02
I shudder to think of anyone breeding who needs that to gauge temperament.
by shepherdhope on 01 February 2012 - 18:02
KEIRA MY BEST FRIEND AND LOYAL COMPANION FOR 12 AND A BIT YEARS
She had: HD
AF
DM
Pancreatic problems
Reactions to some drugs and many many more problems. SOME HEREDITARY.
If you read any of the threads with these conditions mentioned and the other conditions mentioned you would understand why testing is 100% necessary. I am no expert, no nothing about genetics or breeding but come on hips and elbow minimum. No wonder the GSD is in such a bad way!
by 1GSD1 on 01 February 2012 - 18:02
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