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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=90 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>--Type Title Here--</B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="_"><B>home</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Top Dogs’ Top Health Problems Part 1</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Every year the various kennel clubs around the world post a list. It contains the names of the most popular dogs. Based on sales and registrations provided by club data, it provides a snapshot of the various kinds of pure breeds popular among dog owners today. It does not usually describe the breed or list any health issues to these specific breeds. This article looks at the overall top 10 and provides a list of the more common health problems.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Top Dogs</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Every year, certain dogs make the list again and again. In Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom the specific breeds of dogs listed may vary. Where there is some commonality is the inclusion of 4 dogs - the Labrador Retriever, the Golden Retriever the German Shepherd and the Boxer. These 4 canines consistently make the top 5 in Canada and the United States and the top 10 in the United Kingdom.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Other popular dogs include the Poodle in Canada and the United States. It is another top 5 canine as is the Yorkshire Terrier. The Beagle and the Shih Tzu are also among the top 10 in the United States and Canada. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>From here the 3 countries vary as to the composition of the remaining top dogs. In the United Kingdom, there is a leaning toward spaniels and terriers. The Border Terrier, the English Springer Spaniel, the English Cocker Spaniel, the Staffordshire Terrier and the West Highland Terrier round off the UK’s top 10 dogs. In the United States, the list adds Dachshunds and Bulldogs to round up the top 10. In Canada, the remaining 2 members are the Miniature Schnauzer and the Shetland Sheep Dog. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Health Problems By Breed</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Labrador Retriever </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The public has an ongoing love affair with the Labrador Retriever. This medium to large dog is enthusiastic, social and friendly. It is reliable. It is also very active. This generally even tempered dog is subject to the following health issues.     </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>• Arthritis</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• Canine hip dysplasia (CHD)</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• Cataracts and other eye diseases</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• Elbow dysplasia</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Golden Retriever </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Like the Labrador Retriever, the Golden Retriever is a medium to a large dog. It is known for being outgoing, friendly and playful. This even-tempered canine requires moderate exercise and grooming. It is also prone to the following health issues.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>• Cataracts</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• Ectropion - The lower eyelid turns outward</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• Heart disease</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• Hip dysplasia</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• PRA</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• Cancer</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• Skin allergies</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>German Shepherd</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The German Shepherd or Alsatian is a large, muscular dog. It is even-tempered and highly intelligent. This canine is easily trainable. It requires a high level of activity to keep happy. Affectionate to family and friends, the German Shepherd does have a number of health issues. They include the following:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>• Bloat or gastric torsion</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• Epilepsy</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency - a digestive problem</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• CHD</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• Elbow dysplasia</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• Panostetis - a skeletal problem resulting in lameness and pain</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• Skin ailments such as pyrotraumatic dermatitis (“hot spots”)</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• Eye diseases e.g. Pannus cataract or inflammation of the cornea</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• Heart defects – cardiomyopathy</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• Perianal fistulas (PFs)</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• Progressive posterior paresis - neural condition</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>• Canine equina syndrome - a neural condition</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Health issues can range from mild to severe among the top 3 dogs. You can lessen the chances of your dog becoming a victim to many of these diseases. Be sure to purchase a canine from a registered and recognized breeder. Make sure the dog regularly sees a vet. Be sure to lavish the attention and care you can upon your favorite canine. Make sure you take preventive measures at all stages of your canine’s life. The second part of this article will look at several other Top Dogs and their health problems.</B></div> <div> <B>Content written by Kerri Marshall of <a href="http://www.ohmydogsupplies.com/dog-supplies/dog-toys/">www.ohmydogsupplies.com</a>, where you can find a fantastic assortment of <a href="http://www.ohmydogsupplies.com/dog-supplies/collars-leashes/">dog collars &amp; leashes</a> online.</B></div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <div> The Top Dogs’ Top Health Problems Part 1</div> <bR> <div> Every year the various kennel clubs around the world post a list. It contains the names of the most popular dogs. Based on sales and registrations provided by club data, it provides a snapshot of the various kinds of pure breeds popular among dog owners today. It does not usually describe the breed or list any health issues to these specific breeds. This article looks at the overall top 10 and provides a list of the more common health problems.</div> <bR> <div> Top Dogs</div> <bR> <div> Every year, certain dogs make the list again and again. In Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom the specific breeds of dogs listed may vary. Where there is some commonality is the inclusion of 4 dogs - the Labrador Retriever, the Golden Retriever the German Shepherd and the Boxer. These 4 canines consistently make the top 5 in Canada and the United States and the top 10 in the United Kingdom.</div> <bR> <div> Other popular dogs include the Poodle in Canada and the United States. It is another top 5 canine as is the Yorkshire Terrier. The Beagle and the Shih Tzu are also among the top 10 in the United States and Canada. </div> <bR> <div> From here the 3 countries vary as to the composition of the remaining top dogs. In the United Kingdom, there is a leaning toward spaniels and terriers. The Border Terrier, the English Springer Spaniel, the English Cocker Spaniel, the Staffordshire Terrier and the West Highland Terrier round off the UK’s top 10 dogs. In the United States, the list adds Dachshunds and Bulldogs to round up the top 10. In Canada, the remaining 2 members are the Miniature Schnauzer and the Shetland Sheep Dog. </div> <bR> <div> Health Problems By Breed</div> <bR> <div> Labrador Retriever </div> <bR> <div> The public has an ongoing love affair with the Labrador Retriever. This medium to large dog is enthusiastic, social and friendly. It is reliable. It is also very active. This generally even tempered dog is subject to the following health issues.     </div> <bR> <div> • Arthritis</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • Canine hip dysplasia (CHD)</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • Cataracts and other eye diseases</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • Elbow dysplasia</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> Golden Retriever </div> <bR> <div> Like the Labrador Retriever, the Golden Retriever is a medium to a large dog. It is known for being outgoing, friendly and playful. This even-tempered canine requires moderate exercise and grooming. It is also prone to the following health issues.</div> <bR> <div> • Cataracts</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • Ectropion - The lower eyelid turns outward</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • Heart disease</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • Hip dysplasia</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • PRA</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • Cancer</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • Skin allergies</div> <bR> <bR> <div> German Shepherd</div> <bR> <div> The German Shepherd or Alsatian is a large, muscular dog. It is even-tempered and highly intelligent. This canine is easily trainable. It requires a high level of activity to keep happy. Affectionate to family and friends, the German Shepherd does have a number of health issues. They include the following:</div> <bR> <div> • Bloat or gastric torsion</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • Epilepsy</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency - a digestive problem</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • CHD</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • Elbow dysplasia</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • Panostetis - a skeletal problem resulting in lameness and pain</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • Skin ailments such as pyrotraumatic dermatitis (“hot spots”)</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • Eye diseases e.g. Pannus cataract or inflammation of the cornea</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • Heart defects – cardiomyopathy</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • Perianal fistulas (PFs)</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • Progressive posterior paresis - neural condition</div> <bR> <bR> <div> • Canine equina syndrome - a neural condition</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Health issues can range from mild to severe among the top 3 dogs. You can lessen the chances of your dog becoming a victim to many of these diseases. Be sure to purchase a canine from a registered and recognized breeder. Make sure the dog regularly sees a vet. Be sure to lavish the attention and care you can upon your favorite canine. Make sure you take preventive measures at all stages of your canine’s life. The second part of this article will look at several other Top Dogs and their health problems.</div> <div> Content written by Kerri Marshall of  <a href="http://www.ohmydogsupplies.com/dog-supplies/dog-toys/">www.ohmydogsupplies.com</a>, where you can find a fantastic assortment of <a href="http://www.ohmydogsupplies.com/dog-supplies/collars-leashes/">dog collars & leashes</a> online.  </div> </td> </tr></table></body>