Known as a breed popular for being a good companion pet, these dogs belong to one of many toy dog breeds formally recognized by the Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club. The national dog of Cuba is the Havanese, that's some interesting trivia right there. And this breed's character? It's very affectionate, quite eager to please it's owner, and is naturally intelligent. It's also great company for kids, unlike other small dog breeds that tend to snap at little children. This breed also makes for a remarkably vigilant watchdog.
Although its known that the breed is a relatively healthy , it is prone to specific health problems. You need to know about these problems if you're seriously thinking of adding this small dog to your family.
Retinal atrophy - a condition that may render the afflicted animal blind
This breed is vulnerable to a condition called progressive retinal atrophy. When your pet has this condition, its retinas, the layer of tissue behind the eyes, may degenerate. The retinas are blood-rich tissues, and this condition, over time, can lead to partial or complete blindness.
But despite this, the condition actually does not pose any threat of pain for the afflicted dogs. The dog just goes blind, along with the reduced activities that entails. Right now there is no treatment or cure for the said condition. With the afflicted dog, there's no cure, but a dog with this condition can be prevented from being born, as the condition is hereditary - meaning the breeder can prevent this from taking place if he screens the breeding dog's he uses for signs of retinal atrophy. This all the more highlights how important it is to find a reputable breeder.
Another vision-impairment problem - juvenile cataracts
Senior dogs are usually the ones affected by this conditions, for most breeds at least; but in Havanese, young ones can manifest signs of having this. The cloudy are you might see on a dog's eye lens, those are Cataracts. It might be small early on but assuredly it will grow. In most pups, you might not be able to find them that easily. That all the more increases the danger, since if left unchecked, blindness will set in. There's no other way to approach this except through surgery.
Patellar Luxation - or a slipped kneecap
Technically, a patellar Luxation is when a kneecap has slipped out of its proper place. For a dog with this condition, it can be very painful, and you will see the afflicted dog walking with a pronounced limp. Surgery to restore the slipped kneecap is the only solution.
Aside from the foregoing, there are other health problems a dog of this breed is prone to, including eye and ear infections and malformed hip joints. Finding a reputable breeder is key, since a good one will volunteer references you can check as well provide you with needed documentation as per the health checks of the dogs and puppies are concerned.
Although its known that the breed is a relatively healthy , it is prone to specific health problems. You need to know about these problems if you're seriously thinking of adding this small dog to your family.
Retinal atrophy - a condition that may render the afflicted animal blind
This breed is vulnerable to a condition called progressive retinal atrophy. When your pet has this condition, its retinas, the layer of tissue behind the eyes, may degenerate. The retinas are blood-rich tissues, and this condition, over time, can lead to partial or complete blindness.
But despite this, the condition actually does not pose any threat of pain for the afflicted dogs. The dog just goes blind, along with the reduced activities that entails. Right now there is no treatment or cure for the said condition. With the afflicted dog, there's no cure, but a dog with this condition can be prevented from being born, as the condition is hereditary - meaning the breeder can prevent this from taking place if he screens the breeding dog's he uses for signs of retinal atrophy. This all the more highlights how important it is to find a reputable breeder.
Another vision-impairment problem - juvenile cataracts
Senior dogs are usually the ones affected by this conditions, for most breeds at least; but in Havanese, young ones can manifest signs of having this. The cloudy are you might see on a dog's eye lens, those are Cataracts. It might be small early on but assuredly it will grow. In most pups, you might not be able to find them that easily. That all the more increases the danger, since if left unchecked, blindness will set in. There's no other way to approach this except through surgery.
Patellar Luxation - or a slipped kneecap
Technically, a patellar Luxation is when a kneecap has slipped out of its proper place. For a dog with this condition, it can be very painful, and you will see the afflicted dog walking with a pronounced limp. Surgery to restore the slipped kneecap is the only solution.
Aside from the foregoing, there are other health problems a dog of this breed is prone to, including eye and ear infections and malformed hip joints. Finding a reputable breeder is key, since a good one will volunteer references you can check as well provide you with needed documentation as per the health checks of the dogs and puppies are concerned.
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There are a host of other health problems Havanese dogs are susceptible to, from eye and ear infections to hip dysplasia. Given this, it's important you find a dog breeder with impeccable background, from whom the Havanese dogs you purchase are healthy.
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