Von Willebrand disease in dogs is a condition that closely resembles hemophilia in humans. The disease (abbreviation, vWD) is hereditary and is seen in a small number of dog breeds. Unfortunately, Weimaraners are one of the dog breeds who are born with hereditary canine von Willebrand Disease. What is von Willebrand Disease in Dogs? Von […]
hereditary diseases in dogs
Dog Hip Dysplasia
Dog hip dysplasia is a genetic disease, common in the Weimaraner. Canine hip dysplasia is most common in large dog breeds, and it is associated with canine arthritis. In some cases, dog hip dysplasia is preventable, if you know what to do to help your dog. Without getting too technical here we will discuss canine […]
Cryptorchidism in Weimaraners
Undescended Testicles in Dogs Cryptorchidism in dogs or undescended testicles, is a fairly common condition, and it is considered to be a birth defect. Occurring in almost 10% of male dogs, cryptorchidism in dogs is the failure of one or both testicles to descend into the scrotum, after birth. Undescended testicles in dogs is the […]
AKC Breeders
AKC breeders are people that breed purebred dogs that are registered with the American Kennel Club. Their puppies are also purebred dogs and can be registered, as well. The American Kennel Club (AKC) is the primary registry of purebred dogs in the United States, although there are a few other organizations that do register dogs. […]
