Breed-Specific Health Reports
In this section, we provide reports, articles, and information from various sources summarizing health conditions by breed. Some content may overlap with breed-club health surveys, when those report results.
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Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health A Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profile (GRIHP) describes the Big Picture of health on (all) conditions that are of interest within a breed and is intended to inform owners, breeders, and those counseling them. Health Strategies are breed-specific recommendations and requirements developed by Health Strategy Providers (HSPs) including, e.g. kennel clubs, breed clubs, and veterinary organizations. Health strategies may encompass detailed descriptions of bre- get a grihp
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- IPFD is creating a series of articles on the Big Picture of health and welfare within breeds as resources for veterinarians, owners, caretakers, breeders and others who want to understand the key issues for individual dogs and breed populations, internationally; under the 'Get a GRIHP!' initiative, i.e. Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles.
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The Labrador Retriever at a Glance The Labrador Retriever is one of the best known and popular breeds in the world. The Labrador Retriever originated and developed on the island of Newfoundland as an all-purpose waterdog and functional retriever. The breed was preserved in England after anti-dog legislation almost decimated the breed in its homeland. The breed is noted for its love of retrieving and water, for its excellent nose, soft mouth, intelligence and biddable temperament. Extraordinary v- IPFDogs is creating a series of articles on the Big Picture of health and welfare within breeds as resources for veterinarians, owners, caretakers, breeders and others who want to understand the key issues for individual dogs and breed populations, internationally; under the 'Get a GRIHP!' initiative, i.e. Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles.
- This article on Labrador Retrievers is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFDogs' Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative This is a 'living document' - so if anyone has more material to share or point us to - please let us know!
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By typical questions: What are the breed's typical characteristics? See the Pedigree Dogs Database (180 breeds). Puppy Buyers can look to the curated videos, breed descriptions and articles and breed club links - use the resources to become better informed BEFORE bringing a dog into your life and family. In the database breeders, judges, veterinarians and researchers will find links to breed standards from AKC, the UK, and FCI; and illustrated study guides. LinkThis article highlights DogWellNet content and resources that can assist puppy buyers, new or existing owners, dog breeders, breed managers and veterinarians to answer basic questions that pertain to health, welfare, management and breeding of dogs. And to find link to international resources.
Do you have a question about a breed - about a breed-specific health condition - about health screening or genetic tests? Are you looking for guidelines or example programs that can enhance practices that improve the quality of human and dog interactions? Through collaboration and working with our partners and breed experts we are continually compiling and collating information that may be helpful to you. Check into DogWellNet.com often... bookmark this page for a list of resources.
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The German Shepherd at a Glance The German Shepherd is the most known and popular breed in the world. The breed has been bred with the ultimate objective of creating a working dog inclined to high achievements. The German Shepherd Dog must be well-balanced (with strong nerves) in terms of character, self-assured, absolutely natural and (except for a stimulated situation) good-natured as well as attentive and willing to please. He must possess instinctive behavior, resilience and- This article on German Shepherds is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative This is a 'living document' - so if anyone has more material to share or point us to - please let us know!
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The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel at a Glance The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel simply loves to be with people. As a breed, their temperament is gentle and never aggressive in any way. They are also fun-loving dogs that adore nothing more than to go out for a good walk and then go indoors and curl up on a comfortable lap or armchair. They love their comforts and will go to great lengths to manipulate you to be allowed to sit on the best furniture! (The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, UK- This article on Cavalier King Charles Spaniels is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare, and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative This is a 'living document' - so if anyone has more material to share or point us to - please let us know! Photo courtesy: Alexa / Pixabay
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The American Staffordshire Terrier at a Glance The American Staffordshire Terrier, known to their fans as AmStaffs, are stocky, muscular bull-type terriers standing 17 to 19 inches at the shoulder. AmStaffers describe their dogs as keenly aware of their surroundings, game for anything, and lovable 'personality dogs' around the house. AmStaffs like mental and physical challenges. They are highly trainable, as their many forays into showbiz suggest. When acquiring an AmStaff, there's only one- This article on American Staffordshire Terriers is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare, and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative This is a 'living document' - so if anyone has more material to share or point us to - please let us know!
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The Chihuahua at a Glance Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world. Originating in Mexico, the breed became fashionable in the late 19th Century. Nowadays, many celebrities have Chihuahuas and have increased the visibility and demand of the breed – not always a good thing. Chihuahuas are loyal and charming dogs. Despite of the small size – or indeed because of it – they are also strong willed and possess big-dog-attitude. As such, they need proper handling and training. Like Th- This article on Chihuahuas is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare, and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative This is a 'living document' - so if anyone has more material to share or point us to - please let us know!
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The Beagle at a Glance The Beagle is a British pack hound bred to hunt hare by following a scent. The breed was established in England by the 15th century. Queen Elizabeth kept a pack of miniature Beagles small enough to be carried in a saddle pannier or a pocket. The miniature version has fallen out of favor in the UK, but in the USA the breed is shown in two varieties and the smaller one is known as the Pocket Beagle. (source: The Kennel Club) The UK breed standard describes the Beag- This article on Beagles is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for dog breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative
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Table of Contents English Setter at a glance Key Health Conditions What do caretakers need to know? Population Statistics Health and Longevity Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Longevity Statistics Breeding Strategies & Health Screening Tests Finland: Sweden: Norway: France: Italy: ENCI: The Netherlands: United States: UK: UK-KC: Health Testing Res
This article on English Setters is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative.
There are many others doing great work to advance health, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of English Setters.
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Table of Contents Breed at a glance Key Health Conditions What do caretakers need to know Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health and Longevity Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Finland: Mortality Data 2012-2021 Breed-specific Breeding Strategies HGTD DNA Tests for Shih Tzus Health Screening Tests for Shih Tzus UK Finland Sweden Norway Fr
This article on Shih Tzus is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative.
There are many others doing great work to advance health, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Shih Tzus.
This is a 'living document' - so if anyone has more material to share or point us to - please let us know!
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Table of Contents Breed at a glance Key Health Conditions What do caretakers need to know Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health and Longevity Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Finland: Mortality Data 2013-2022 Breeding Strategies & Health Screening Tests Germany Finland Sweden Norway France The Netherlands UK US HGTD
There are many others doing great work to advance health, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Dobermanns! This is a 'living document' - so if anyone has more material to share or point us to - please let us know!
This article on the Dobermann breed is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative
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Table of Contents Breed at a glance Key Health Conditions What do caretakers need to know Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health and Longevity Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Finland: Mortality Data 2012-2021 Breed-specific Breeding Strategies HGTD DNA Tests for Siberian Huskies Health Screening Tests for Siberian Huskies UK Finland S
This article on Siberian Huskies is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative.
There are many others doing great work to advance health, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Siberian Huskies.
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Table of Contents Breed at a glance Key Health Conditions What do caretakers need to know Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health and Longevity Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Finland: Mortality Data 2012-2021 Breed-specific Breeding Strategies HGTD DNA Tests for Staffordshire Bull Terriers Health Screening Tests for Staffordshire Bull Terriers UK Finland
This article on Staffordshire Bull Terriers is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative
There are many others doing great work to advance health, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Staffordshire Bull Terriers.
This is a 'living document' - so if anyone has more material to share or point us to - please let us know!
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Breed at a glance The Border Terrier is a very healthy breed. It has a courageous, tenacious, and independent nature. In many countries, thanks to these traits, Border Terriers are still popular hunting dogs, but also are quite suitable as a family dogs. In the absence of training, the dogs will quickly determine their own rules. With a good education and the patience, the dogs can be obedient, but they nevertheless retain their wilfull character. Key Health Conditions Several
This article on Border Terriers is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative
There are many others doing great work to advance health, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Border Terriers.
This is a 'living document' - so if anyone has more material to share or point us to - please let us know!
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Table of Contents Breed at a glance Key Health Conditions What do caretakers need to know Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health and Longevity Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Finland: Mortality Data 2012-2021 Breed-specific Breeding Strategies HGTD DNA Tests for Dalmatians Health Screening Tests for Dalmatians UK Finland Sweden Norway
This article on Dalmatians is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative.
There are many others doing great work to advance health, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Dalmatians.
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IPDF welcomes our new Collaborating Partner, the World Association For DALmatians (WAFDAL) !
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Table of Contents Breed at a glance Key Health Conditions What do caretakers need to know Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health and Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Finland: Mortality Data 2012-2021 Breed-specific Breeding Strategies HGTD DNA Tests for Wheatens Health Screening Tests for Wheatens UK Finland Sweden Norway France
This article on Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative.
There are many others doing great work to advance health, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Wheaten Terriers.
This is a 'living document' - so if anyone has more material to share or point us to - please let us know!
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Table of Contents Breed at a glance Key Health Conditions What do caretakers need to know Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health and Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Relative Risk Morbidity of English Bulldog compared to All Breeds: 1.58 as high as All Breeds. Relative Risk Mortality of English Bulldog compared to All Breeds: 2.36 as high as All Breeds. Overall and specific causes - r
This article on English Bulldogs is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare, and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative.
There are many others doing great work to advance health, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Bulldogs.
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Concerns for the welfare of brachycephalic breeds, including the Bulldog, have been the subject of much debate over the past several years. Based upon Kennel Club registrations, the Bulldog is considered a popular dog in the UK and US among the community of purebred dog enthusiasts. Demand for these dogs has led to production of pups by less than scrupulous breeders who are not operating under the umbrella or direction of Kennel and Breed club health improvement program recommendations.
Health management and breeding strategies constructed by Kennel and Breed clubs are focused on identifying the prevalence of and effective methods to address key health concerns in the breed. In some cynological organizations Breed Standard wording has been clarified to minimize the acceptability of extreme traits. Never-the-less, in 2020 legislative action was taken by the Netherlands government to regulate breeding of Brachycephalic breeds with the goal to enhance health and welfare. Additional legislative processes are underway in several other countries in Europe, most recently in Norway.
It is hoped the information in this article will assist all stakeholders to see the Big Picture - internationally - for the Bulldog. The information should help the veterinary community to guide clients and to educate potential owners in determining whether a Bulldog is the right breed for them. Sourcing of puppies from breeders who practice critical, rational, logical thinking about breeding decisions focused on health and welfare of the dogs produced and kept as companions is an important pre-purchase consideration for anyone with an interest in obtaining a Bulldog. However, more than one research study has shown that people who are attracted to the appearance and character of Bulldogs, do not prioritize health when they are acquiring one of these dogs, and, in spite of serious and costly veterinary care, as well as suffering for the dog and the owner, many indicate that they would purchase another one. Why do people choose the dogs they do - and what is the impact on dog health and welfare?
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Table of Contents Breed At a Glance – (Belgian shepherds) Key Health Conditions – (Belgian shepherds) What do caretakers of Belgians need to know? Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health and Breeding Statistics Agria Breed Profiles See the Agria Breed Profiles for 3 of the Belgian Varieties Breed-specific Breeding Strategies – Belgian shepherds Conditions of note: Variety-Specific Repor- This article on Belgian Shepherds is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative
The Belgian Shepherd varieties pictured from left to right are: Malinois, Terveuren, Groenendael and Laekenois
This is an overview of the Belgian Shepherd Dog varieties. Variety-specific analyses are available as PDFs. (see below).
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Table of Contents Breed At a Glance - Whippets Key Health Conditions - The Basics: Whippets Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health & Longevity Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Finland: Whippet Mortality Data Whippet - Breed-specific Breeding Strategies Health Screening Tests for Whippets HGTD DNA Tests for Whippets Genetic Diversity in the Whippets - Research & Reports
This article on Whippets is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare, and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative
There are many others doing great work to advance heath, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Whippets.
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Breed at a glance Rottweilers are intelligent, devoted working dogs. Their original purpose was to serve as drovers, draught dogs and guardians. Today’s dogs are trained to work as service, police, search and rescue, therapy, and military dogs; many fulfill roles as loyal family companions. These medium to high-energy dogs have guarding tendencies, so socialization and training are essential to ensure appropriate character development and behaviour. They require regular physical exercise an- get a grihp
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This article on Rottweilers is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare, and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative.
There are many others doing great work to advance health, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland, and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Rottweilers.
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Table of Contents Breed At a Glance - Black Russian Terriers Key Health Conditions - The Basics: Black Russian Terriers What do Caretakers of Black Russian Terriers need to Know? Statistics and Health Strategies Population Statistics Health & Breeding Statistics Black Russian Terriers - Breed Specific Breeding Strategies Health Screening Tests for Black Russian Terriers HGTD DNA Tests for Black Russian Terriers- This article on Black Russian Terriers is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative There are many others doing great work to advance heath, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of BRTs. This is a 'living document' - so if anyone has more material to share or point us to - please let us know!
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Table of Contents Breed At a Glance - Rhodesian Ridgeback Key Health Conditions - The Basics: Rhodesian Ridgeback What do Caretakers of Rhodesian Ridgebacks need to Know? Statistics and Health Strategies Population Health and longevity statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Finland: Rhodesian Ridgeback Mortality Data Breed Specific Breeding Strategies Other considerations - breeding dogs: Reproduction HGT
This article on Rhodesian Ridgebacks is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative
There are many others doing great work to advance heath, well-being, and welfare in this wonderful breed. We reference and link to terrific work, developments, reports, and research from the UK, USA, Sweden, Finland and more below. Thanks to all of those working on behalf of Ridgebacks.
This is a 'living document' - so if anyone has more material to share or point us to - please let us know!
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The following summary provides further information on the RRWC Health Committee's dermoid sinus investigation. The Ridge on the back of the Rhodesian Ridgeback is the hallmark of the breed, but unfortunately the genes for the ridge can also cause the congenital neural tube defect known as dermoid sinus ( Duplication of FGF3, FGF4, FGF19 and ORAOV1 causes hair ridge and predisposition to dermoid sinus in Ridgeback dogs., Hillbertz N, Nature genetics,2007 vol: 39 (11) pp: 1318-1320) .- The Rhodesian Ridgeback World Congress meets every four years where a large number of breeders and fanciers (domestic as well as international) come together to discuss the breed. Many thanks to Helle Lauridsen, DWN contibutor, for providing a follow-up to the Rhodesian Ridgeback World Congress 2016. This article provides a follow-up to the 2016 event - with a focus on addressing Dermoid Sinus in Rhodesian Ridgebacks. The congress was a great success with a full day focused on breed health. A whole chapter was focused on Dermoid Sinus, the only breed specific disease for Ridgebacks.
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"Dermoid Sinus has been seen by the outside world as a huge problem, but much less so by Rhodesian Ridgeback breeders...
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as it is now very rarely encountered and not always, as myth and an old article in Nature indicates, only in ridged dogs.
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"At the congress it was decided by the delegates to counter the 'stories' about Dermoid Sinus with facts. While the German clubs are progressing towards funding a DS DNA study, the RRWC Health committee wanted to investigate the size and development of the problem, before moving forward initiating a research project into the correlation of the 1996 Australian Folic Acid Study by Felicity A. Nicholls-Grzemski. Her theory is that as DS in dogs and spina bifida in humans are both embryo neural tube defects; DS can also be easily prevented with Folic Acid as Spina Bifida is prevented in humans.
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as it is now very rarely encountered and not always, as myth and an old article in Nature indicates, only in ridged dogs.
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Get a GRIHP! on Salukis Table of Contents Get a GRIHP! on Salukis Breed Overview - In a Nutshell Key Health Concerns of this Breed What do caretakers of Salukis need to know? Population statistics for Salukis - the trends Health Statistics Agria - Swedish Breed Profiles Salukis - Breed-Specific Health Strategies IPFD and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association References and Resources DogWellNet R- get a grihp
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This article on Salukis is part of a series to highlight the Big Picture of health, welfare and breeding and to help develop Globally Relevant Integrated Health Profiles (GRIHPs) for many breeds. See IPFD's Get a GRIHP! on Breed Health Initiative. PLEASE NOTE: This installment is just the beginning...we will add further statistics and information as they become available.
