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Dragoness (много огнена) |
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| Публикувано | 14.03.05 11:22 |
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Тук са описани специфичните за булдога проблеми, с които в никъв случай не е задължително да се сбъскате, но ... случва се.
BREATHING - One of the major potential problems with a mature Bulldog is airway obstruction. This can be influenced by any of the following conditions, as well as some others, but is often a combination of more than one. Tracheal Restriction: You would think that a dog with this size head, neck and mouth would have a large and free-flowing airway, but this is often not the case. Stenotic Nares: This means that the nasal openings are pinched or partially closed rather than open wide. Elongated Soft Palate: This involves the soft tissue at the back of the throat. Often, raspy noisy breathers have this condition, however, a certain amount of this is expected in any Brachycephalic (smashed face) dog. Breathing difficulties are especially important in selecting a puppy as any problems will only intensify with age.
SKIN PROBLEMS - This is especially important because, although not life threatening, it can be a constant headache and a real challenge to keep under control. The best thing to do is to investigate thoroughly and avoid those bloodlines that have shown tendencies toward skin problems. Unfortunately, this is reported in even a couple of the most well-known and respected bloodlines in Bulldogs today. The best thing to do, in my opinion, is to avoid them totally. No matter how good they look, how strong the pedigree, or how good the deal it just isn't worth the trouble it brings. One of the main things to be aware of is Demodex: This is commonly called "Red Mange." It is an immune deficiency to hair follicle mites. All dogs have these mites, but most are not affected by them. This reduced resistance causes severe hair loss and in more severe cases can lead to raw weeping lesions. This condition is hereditary and is passed down from the parents to the puppies. Again, investigate thoroughly and avoid those bloodlines who are having problems as treating this condition can be costly and is often an ongoing situation.
EYE PROBLEMS - Bulldogs, as do many other breeds, sometimes have Entropian: This is the rolling in of the eyelid causing the eyelashes to rub the eyeball and irritate it. Ectropian: This is the rolling out of the eyelid leaving the eye exposed to collection of foreign material. Another condition to be aware of is "Cherry Eye" which is the protrusion of the gland in the inner corner of the eye. All of these conditions can be repaired with a very minor and relatively inexpensive surgery, but it is better to avoid them.
SKELETAL DISORDERS - I consider this and breathing difficulties the most life threatening and serious of the conditions to be concerned about. Luxating Patella: This is a looseness of the knee joint and is potentially crippling. Dogs with this condition almost always require major and very expensive surgery to have a lengthy active life. Avoid this condition! Hip Dysplaysia: This is a structural deformity of the hip joint and like knee problems is crippling and requires major and expensive surgery. It is to be avoided also. Bulldogs do have a somewhat looser joint structure than many other breeds and this can be misdiagnosed as a problem by those who are not experienced with the breed. This is one area where experience is very valuable.
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