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Breeders of Distinct Quality Boerboels Since 2000 |
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One thing you need to realize is that the breed is fairly "young" when it comes to standardization and development. Several farmers who loved the breed got together; they went about South Africa looking for and purchasing the best prototypes to keep the breed pure. A famous and widely used Boerboel male was Kaalput. You will find him in virtually every pedigree. There is a wide variety allowed with respect to appearance. The Boerboel is not breed as tight as say a Rotweller .
Lion's Head Maggie Cherry Eye - A dog's eye has a third eyelid that helps cleanse and lubricate the eye like a windshield wiper. But sometimes the third eyelid's tear gland protrudes outward, appearing as a bright red bulge in the inside corner of the dog's eye (nicknamed "cherry eye"). Surgery for cherry eye usually involves repositioning the gland. Veterinarians are now reluctant to remove the tear gland because doing so increases the risk of decreased tear production. Ectropion (eyelid roller outward) – This is a condition where the lower eyelid rolls out from the face exposing the eye to irritation. Entropion (eyelid rolled inward) – This can be a congenital defect of the eyelids or caused by an injury. It most commonly affects the lower eyelid where it rolls inward. Elbow Dysplisa - Or Osteochondritis of the elbow is not a simple condition to explain. Osteochondritis is a term used to describe a disorder in growing bone. In osteochondritis, the cartilage between the bony areas fails to turn into bone. The cause of osteochondritis may include genetic factors, trauma, and nutrition. The signs of this abnormal bone growth usually develop between 6 and 9 months of age, and generally appear as lameness. Treatment options vary depending on the distinct abnormalities are present and most often do not involve surgery. Usually, after the dog is 12 to 18 months of age, the lameness will have become less severe and some dogs will function very well. However long-term degenerative joint disease (arthritis) will occur regardless of the type of treatment. Hip Dysplasia – This is a
problem with bone structure of the hip joint. The head of the femur
(thigh bone) should sit solidly in the acetabulum (cup). Loose
ligaments, a shallow acetabulum, poorly shaped femur head, poor muscle mass to size of bone,
nutrition and environmental conditions all play a role in hip dysplasia.
Hip dysplasia is a moderately heritable condition. Even dogs with normal
hips can produce dysplastic pups. Vaginal hyperplasia/prolapse – This condition occurs during the heat cycle of the female. It is due to a very marked estrogen-induced selling of the vaginal wall. The vulva will appear unusually large during heat. When the vagina can no longer be contained, it protrudes out through the vulva. Vaginal prolapse tends to recur and progressively worsen. Wobbler Syndrome – not common to the breed, but has been know to occur. It is caused by a malformation or instability of cervical vertebrate. This malformation compresses the spinal cord and the dog will exhibit neurological signs (poor coordination of rear legs, stumbling-particularly making turns) and pain. The cause is unknown.
There may be some relation to high protein diet, vitamin supplements, a pup that grows too fast, or possibly genetics.
Potential Puppy Issues Demodex - The mite, demodex, is part of the normal make up of the skin and is normally present in small number. The mite resides in hair follicles and glands surrounding the follicles Often in pups, when their immune system is not yet fully developed the mite begins to proliferate and causes the clinical signs of the disease. In Localized Demodex the signs are usually mild and one to several patches of hair loss and inflammation are noted. The most common sites are the face and fore legs. Most cases heal with less then 10% progressing to generalized demodecosis. With Generalized Demodecosis there are many reddened patches that may be itchy. Secondary bacterial infections can occur as the numbers of mites proliferate. Treament depends on the severity and type. Coccidia - Coccidia are small organisms that multiply in the intestinal tracts of dogs and cats, most commonly in puppies and kittens less than six months of age. A puppy is not born with the coccidia organisms in his intestine. But can be exposed to it from the mother if she is a carrier. Moving to a pup’s new home is often enough stress on the immune system to trigger the onset of coccida related diarrhea. Your vet will know how to treat it.
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