Articles tagged with 'Inherited disorders'
What do the terms inbreeding and linebreeding mean?
What is inbreeding? Inbreeding is the mating of related individuals who have one or more ancestors in common. Linebreeding is a form of inbreeding. Inbreeding reduces the genetic variation within that breed or population.
How can owners of dogs with exaggerated physical features help their pets?
Owners of pet dogs with exaggerated physical features need to be fully aware of the specific health and welfare problems that are faced by their much-loved pets so that they can help them live a more comfortable life.
What are the animal welfare problems associated with Scottish Fold cats?
The Scottish Fold breed of cat has a very distinctive appearance and is a popular companion cat in some countries. These cats have flattened ears that fold forward and downward, sitting like a cap and giving the quaint look of an owl.
What can breeders do to avoid exaggerated physical features that compromise dog welfare?
Every breeder has an important responsibility to ensure their dogs are able to live a healthy, happy and long life. Some dog breeds have exaggerated physical features that cause pain and suffering and compromise dog welfare, leading to a poor quality of life.
What do I need to know about brachycephalic dogs?
We know that the human families of brachycephalic, or flat-faced, dogs love and cherish these animals. Unfortunately, the exaggerated physical features that often initially draw people to these breeds, like their flat faces, cause health and welfare problems for these animals.