Oct
24
2009
Do Chocolate Labradors Have Many Health Problems?
Posted by: Alan in Dog Health Problem, tags: Chocolate, Have, Health, Labradors, Many, Problems
I was thinking of getting a Chocolate Labrador but I was wondering if they have many health problems. Such as skin problems (cancer) or bone problems that are common to these dogs.
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October 24th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Potential Labrador Retriever Health Problems
ELBOW DYSPLASIA
HIP DYSPLASIA
RETINAL DYSPLASIA
DERMATITIS
CATARACTS/CRA/PRA
CORNEAL DYSTROPHY
ENTROPION/ECTROPION
WOBBLER’S SYNDROME
DIABETES
EPILEPSY
HEMOPHILIA (Factors VIII & IX)
(Heart) VALVE DYSPLASIA
Von WILLEBRAND’S DISEASE
These can occur regardless of which color of Labrador you choose. If you decide to get a Labrador, you would want to go to a reputable breeder.
October 24th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Find a reputable breeder because they guaranty their dogs for 24 months to be fro om from defects. They go through all the health screenings before they breed. There is no different in color to what genetic problems can pop up. You should really study the breed before deciding on buying any dog. That way you are ready for everything even their temperaments.
Labradors are prone to skin allergies, hip dysplasia, and eye problems. That is why you want to make sure to get one from a reputable breeder.
October 24th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Labs are commonly related to joint problems (as are german shepherds and retrievers etc. – seems to be a common problem with most large dogs). They are also prone to becoming overweight if they don’t get enough excercise which just increases the risk of them getting joint problems.
October 24th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
I know they are prone to hip dysplasia. By the way, the color of the dog doesn’t mean it’s a different breed. Just in case you didn’t know.
October 24th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
hip dysplasia is the most common problem with Labs.