Dog Health & Puppy Health
This is perhaps the most important topic having the most far reaching ramifications of any area of canine discussion. Whether you are a puppy owner concerned about your puppy's health, or on the look out for reputable breeders, an understanding of Dog and Puppy health is an important area for you to gain knowledge.
Did you know that there are over 400 breeds of dog world-wide today and that many breeds has their own specific health issues? Some of those issues come about by fabricating a type of dog for human pleasure. Take for example the Sharpei. This dog has massive wrinkle folds in its skin, that can cause dermititis. Some dogs, such as the BullDog, have a smooshed snout, which can lead to breathing issues. Others, such as the pekines were created for Chinese emperors in such a way that they could not move quickly to escape from their master, which has far reaching implications as to bone and joint health.
Often there are situations in which breeding practices affect the health of dogs and puppies, even in dogs that would otherwise have no problems at all. You can read about these issues in our breeders section.
In any event, you can select a topic of interest from the right hand navigation on this page to take a look at various health issues. We have made availbale information on everything from Hip Dysplasia, to Parvo.