POODLE MINIATURE (UTILITY GROUP)
KC registrations: 1993=1287; 94=2298; 95=1378; 96=1338; 97=1130; 98=1114; 99=994; 2000=1024; 01=914; 02=741;
03=897; 04=849; 05=1009; 06=978; 07=1038; 08=996 ;
09=916; 2010=945; 11=957; 12=952;
HIPS to 31/10/11=60 in breed scored; range 4-58;
mean score = 12
fairly good hips; borderline hip dysplasia; serious hip dysplasia
Buy puppies from parents with scoress less than the mean score
Parents should be DNA eye tested.   Check for temperaments

Skeletal : patellar luxation/dislocation kneecap if happens
regularly may result in degenerative changes and surgery
may be required; Legg-Calve-Perthes (degeneration of
femur at hip joint - 4 mnths -1yr.) Less common than
patellar luxation but more severe. Occasional spinal
problems seen; intervertebral disc disease possibly
associated with malformation and instability of spine
frontal end causing neck pain.
Heart, blood, circulation : Heart murmurs linked with
malformation of mitral valve which separates 2 left side
chambers of heart. Detectable when young but sometimes progresses to more serious heart disease with shortness
of breath, exercise avoidance, and eventually congestive
heart failure. Check whether Vet checks done and buy
only subject to puppy contract. Patent ductus arteriosus -
a bood vessel that bypasses the lungs in the womb is
open at birth, resulting in the heart workload being
increased. Haemolytic anaemia - exercise intlerance,
brownish urine and possibly bloody stools. This can be
caused by metabolic disorder or autoimmune cause,
unusually may lead to clotting disorder immune-mediated thrombocytopaenia. Von Willebrand's disease - mild clotting disorder. Vet Gen can do a DNA test for vWD.
Hormones and metabolism: Diabetes (thirst, frequent urination, weight loss. Hyperadrenocorticism/Cushing's syndrome - excessive production cortisol (thirst and frequent urination, excessive appetite, large belly, thin skin, poor wound healing, hair loss. Hypothyroidism caused by ummune attack on thyroid (hair loss and greasy coat, lethargy, slow heart rate
Skin : Sebaceous adenitis (glands inflamed and infected,
loss of hair, skin scaly greyish);
Eye and ear problems : PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy)
usually progressive blinding condition in mid-age dogs -
OptiGen DNA test available and should be done by
breeders. When buying ensure eye tests done and
certificates given with puppy contract.. Cataracts sometimes
present from birth but more common mid to late age.
Distichiasis (misplaced eyelashes) can cause
infection/ulceration. Possibly all inherited disorder so
check with breeder on parental health history. Otitis
externa (inflammation ear canal) involves keeping ear
free of hair .
Neurological: Epilepsy not always genetic.
Other: Kidney or urinary tract stones.
Although some of the above problems do occur from
current available data they appear rare

** = Guide to Hereditary and Congenital Diseases
in Dogs – The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal
Rights - California
* *Achondroplasia; allergies; atopy; basal cell tumour; behavioural abnormalities; cataract; cerebro spinal demyelination; deafness; dermatitis atopic;  distichiasis; ectodermal defects; ectopic ureters; entropion;  epilepsy; epiphora; epiphyseal dysplasia; Facto VIII deficiency of haemophilia A; glaucoma; globoid cell leukodystrophy; granulomatous sebaceous adenitis; Hemeralopia; haemophilia A; hyperadrenocorticism  or Cushings disease; hyposomatotropism; hypothyroidism; intervertebral disc disease; iris atrophy; lacrimal duct atresia; lysosomal storage disease;  microphthalmia; myasthenia gravis; optic nerve hypoplaasia; osteochondritis dissecans; osteochondrosis; osteogenesis imperfecta; otitis externa; pannus; patellar luxation; patent ductus arteriosis; progressive retinal atrophy; retinal detachment; sebaceous gland tumour; squamous cell carcinoma; ventricular septal defect; Von Willenbrand's disease
Canine Epilepsy Support Group – Mrs. Anne Morley, Helpline 08707 469 329
KC Accredited breeders should eye test  2007 DNA test Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd)

PHOTOS POODLE STANDARD (UTILITY GROUP)


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POODLE STANDARD (UTILITY GROUP)
KC registrations: 1993=1374; 94=1391; 95=1584; 96=1436; 97=1378; 98=1307; 99=1166; 2000=1084; 01=1067; 02=976;03=1116; 04=1055 ; 05=1047; 06=879; 07=1057;
08=1029; 09=955; 2010=1037; 2011=900; 12=963;
HIPS to 31/10/11=850 in breed scored; range 0-74;
mean score = 14
fairly good hips; borderline hip dysplasia; serious hip dysplasia
Buy puppies from parents with scoress less than the mean score
Parents should be eye tested
Addison's disease. Von Willebrands disease Torsion? Check
for temperaments
** = Guide to Hereditary and Congenital Diseases in Dogs –
The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California
**Allergies; Atopic Dermatitis; Atopy; Behavioural
abnormalities; bloat; Cataract;  Colour Mutant Alopecia; 
Dermatitis atopic; Distichiasis; Entropion; Epilepsy;
Epiphora; Factor VIII deficiency or haemophilia;
Factor XII deficiency; Glaucoma; Granulomatous
sebaceous adenitis; Hemeralopia; Haemalytic Anaemia;  Haemaphilia A; Hip dysplasia; Hypoadrenocorticism; Hypothyroidism; Iris Atrophy; Lacrimal duct atresia;
Lens Luxation; Microphthalmia; Optic Nerve Hypoplasia; Osteochondritis Dissecans; Osteochondrosis; Osteogenesis Imperfecta;  Pannus; Persistent Pupillary Membrane;
Progressive Retinal Atrophy; Retinal Detachment;
Sebaceous adenitis; Thrombocytopenia .
Canine Epilepsy Support Group – Mrs. Anne Morley,
Helpline 08707 469 329

KC Accredited breeders should hip score and eye test 2007
Breed Club sebaceous adenitis testing

Parents should be eye tested. Slipping patella.    Check for temperaments
Usually long lived. Healthy but some things to watch out for probably more likely ub "teacup" poodles (unregistered breed):
SKELETAL: rear leg lameness caused by patellar luxation. If mild form can be repaired ny manipulation but in some cases surgery is required. Necrosis of femoral head/Legg Calve Perthes disease may appear in 1-6 month pups. Bone death
due to bad blood supply. Cn be bilateral and affects hip joint function and is very painful, Treatment requires removal of femoral head and neck. HEART & BLOOD: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) a blood vessel fails to close after birth causing the heart to work harderm heart murmur and lead to heart failure. Can be repaired surgically. Mitral valve disease, which causes heart murmur and in older dogs may lead to progressive heart disease. Exercise may need restricting with medical and dietary treatment. Immune mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA/AIHA/Evans disorder) red blood cells are attacked by dog's own immune system. Sudden onset can occur in middle aged dogs and signs may ubcludem weakness, lethargy and lack of appetite. Disease can be fatal so treatment necessary . EYES: If parents have suffered from eye inflammation,dryeye, ulceration then it is more likely to occur in their offspring. Always check with the breeder the medical history of parents. Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA/PRCD) slow degeneration of retina followed by blindness (noticeable usually 3-5 years) Inherited from both parents. Parents should be DNA tested (Optigen) Rare now among KC pedigrees but is seen in pet population .
TRACHEAL COLLAPSE: Weakness of cartilage supporting windpipe in small dogs such as "teacups". Symptoms: Wheezing, coughing/"goose-honking" Veterinary emergency.
NEUROLGICAL: Idiopathic epilepsy (seizures and fitting) 2-4 yrs. Rare is white shaker dog syndrome - drawn out fit like tremor in white toys which can last for days and recur from around 1 yr of age. Affects gaite, causes rapid eye movement. Can be somewhat controlled medically. OTHER INTERAL PROBLEMS: Kidney and bladder stones can cause fairly frequent problems - frequent urination, blood in urine/pain, mostly in older dogs. If untreated stones can block urethra. Cushings disease where the adrenal gland produces too much cortisol (stones may occur) Symptoms dog will drink and eat more and urinate more than usual. May lose hair from flanks. ALLERGIES: Prone to dermititis which may be caused by fleas, dust mite or other causes but any bacteria in scratched skin may result in pyodema. Hir blocking the ears can cause ear infections.

**= Guide to Hereditary and Congenital Diseases in Dogs –
The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California
**Achondroplasia; allergies; atopy; basal cell tumour;
behavioural abnormalities; cataract; cerebrospinal
dymelination; deafness; dermatitis atopic; distichiasis;
ectodermal defects; ectopic ureters; entropion; epilepsy;
epiphora; epiphyseal dysplasia; Factor VIII deficiency or Haemophilia A; Factor XII deficiency; glaucoma; globoid
cell leukodystrophy; granulomatous sebaceous adenitis; hemeralopia; haemolytic anemia; haemphilia A; hepatic
porto systemic shunt or arterio venous fistula;
hyperadrenocorticism or  Cushings disease;
hyposomatotropism; hypothyroidism; intervertebral disc
disease; iris atrophy; lacrimal duct atresia; lysomal
storage disease; microphthalmia; osteochondritis
dissecans; osteochondrosis; osteogenesis imperfecta;
otitis externa; pannus; patellar luxation; patent ductus
arteriosis; progressive retinal atrophy; retinal detachment; sebaceous gland tumour; squamous cell carcinoma;
ventricular septal defect; Von Willebrand's disease

Canine Epilepsy Support Group – Mrs. Anne Morley, Helpline 08707 469 329

KC Accredited breeders should eye test  2007 DNA test for Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd)

PUPPIES SCHIPPERKE
Please search the Kennel Club website for ACCREDITED BREEDERS
(not perfected yet but better than a newspaper/web advertisement) http://www.the-kennel-lub.org.uk/services/public/psar/Default.aspx

PHOTOS BOXERS (WORKING GROUP)
The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California
**Abnormal dentition; acne; allergies; atopy; atrial septal defect; cardiomyopathy; cataract; corneal ulcer; cutaneous asthenia; cystinuria; demodicosis; dermoid cyst; distichiasis; Ehlers-Danlos syndrome; endocardial fibroelastosis;
entropion; Oesophageal dilatation; Eversion of nictitating membrane; Factor II deficiency or Hypoprothrombinaemia;
Factor VIII deficiency or Haemophilia A; Gingival-hyperplasia;
granulomatous colitis; Hepatic Portosystemic shunt or Arteriovenous fistula; histiocytoma; hyperadrenocorticism or Cushing's disease; Hypothyroidism;  Lymphocytic thyroiditis; Mastocytoma; Ostechondritis Dissecans; Osteochondrosis; Pododermatitis; Progressive retinal atrophy; Sertoli cell tumour; Spondylosis; Squamous cell carcinoma; sternal callus; Subaortic stenosis; Syncope; Thyroiditis; Ulcerative keratitis; Vaginal hyperplasia; Von Willebrand's Disease.

KC Accredited breeders should hip score

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PHOTOS NEAPOLITANMASTIFF (WORKING GROUP)

Hereditary cataract. Torsion/bloat     wef 2004   population size around 2,330 . Check for temperaments
accredited breeders should be hip testing
Skeletal : Hip scores of parents should be lower than the breed average (above) . Hind limb lameness caused by cruciate rupture.
Urinary: Urinay incontinence particularly in spayed bitches. Can be treated but for long term.
Enteric: Prone to bloat (gastric dilitation/torsion) - when stomach rotation or volvulus involved there is initial discomfort but rapidly to vomiting and collapse. Urgent medical attention required.
Feet : Symmetrical lupoid onychodystrophy - all paw claws crack and shed and may get infected. Cancer melanoma usually under claws often with a squamous cell cancer at same site. Other cancers:- oral, eye currently under genetic investigation. Lymphoma Epilepsy in some lines but inheritance not understood but before buying check history of parents.
Eyes:- Hereditary cataract. Breeding dogs should be regularly eye tested. Multifocal retinal dysplasia (MRD) usually mild but in severe cases can lead to blindness caused by retinal detachment.
Hypothyroidism:- Common - known to be caused by auto-immune attack on thryoid gland (lymphocytic thyroiditis) causing lack of energy, dry scaly skin, hair loss and reduced libido in some instances related to laryngeal paralysis. Treatable with hormones.
Cardiac:- dilated cardio-myopathy (DCM) inherited. Test now available. Breeders should test before breeding.
** = Guide to Hereditary and Congenital Diseases in Dogs – The Assoc. of Veterinarians for Animal Rights - California
**Cataract; eosinophilic panosteitis; glaucoma; haemolytic anaemia; hip dysplasia; hypertrophic osteodystrophy; hypothyroidism; lymphocytic thyroiditis; osteochondritis dissecans; osteochrondosis; panosteitis; progressive retinal atrophy; retinal detachment; retinal dysplasia; seborrhoea; thrombocytopaenia; thyroiditis; ventricular septal defect.

PHOTOS TERRIER - RUSSIAN BLACK (WORKING GROUP)