A Reference for Dog Breeders and Owners Hypothyroidism is a relatively common endocrine disease of dogs which results from progressive loss of functioning thyroid tissue. While epidemiological studies are few and somewhat conflicting, it appears that hypothyroidism occurs more frequently in certain breeds and lines, especially in large breed dogs. It is usually caused by …
TRANSITIONAL VERTEBRAE, TVS There has been a flurry of questions in recent years about conditions known as TVS and APA (asymmetrical pelvic attachment), which makes me wonder if it is the incidence or the diagnosis that is on the rise. A malformation of vertebrae, usually the last lumbar or first sacral vertebra (sometimes more than …
The challenge to produce effective and safe vaccines for the prevalent infectious diseases of humans and animals has become increasingly difficult. In veterinary medicine, evidence implicating vaccines in triggering immune-mediated and other chronic disorders (vaccinosis) is compelling. While some of these problems have been traced to contaminated or poorly attenuated batches of vaccine that revert …
You take your dog out of the car, attach his harness and approach the track. The dog takes the scent from the bandanna left at the start and, nose down, begins tracking along the edge of the parking lot. After 50 yards, he turns, enters the parking lot and passes several parked cars. He makes …
SZ 1738537 SchH3 IP3 KKL 1’a’normal DOB 11 Dec 1988 Kör: Tall, well pigmented, expressive, strong head, high withers, while well positioned the croup could be longer. The upper arm should be positioned a bit more steeply, very good angulation of the rear, good gaits. Sound temperament, hardness, courage and fightdrive pronounced, does out. Date …
Many GSD fanciers (yes, unfortunately even breeders) have either not heard of the Zuchtwert program or have almost no idea of what it is. For nearly four decades, the world of dogs has known about canine hip dysplasia (HD) and has followed protocols laid down in the 1950s and ‘60s for diagnosis and control. In …
Continued from Previous Page ZW Mandatory As Of July 1999 Wide implementation of the method of Breed Value Assessment has been effective in the “commercial animal” breeds (food & textile). This includes, in a computer record, all available data of the ancestors and any available progeny as well as of the personal phenotype of the …
Continued from Previous Page Experience and History with ZW The current expressions of opinion are generally positive in outlook, supported substantially by two basic principles: The application is very simple for the breeder. For his bitch, whose HD breed value he knows, the breeder can select from a broad offering of dogs that are qualified …
This article is is for the benefit of those residing in Ontario, Canada. I hope to inform residents of what the law actually states in regard to rabies vaccinations, as opposed to what popular (mis?)conception may be. I write this in celebration (sort of) of a six month crusade to have this issue clarified within …
Revised 2012. Some time ago, a GSD breeder-judge in Germany wrote an article that was carried on the Internet, entitled “The Sable Shepherd… A Museum Piece?” (liberal translation). Several people have asked me about some of the statements in it, and I thought a magazine or website piece might be the easiest way to answer. …