Detecting Health Problems for your Golden Retriever

In the past, one of the most popular breed of dogs in the United States are the Golden Retrievers. They are known for their stable and loving personality but has experienced a great set back when they have started showing behaviors that seem unstable including excessive shyness or aggressiveness for some. Breeders should take great measures to ensure that their puppies would be of best quality.

Golden Retrievers are very easy to train. They profess agility and obedience that makes them excel at dog-related sports.

When they have been bred properly their naturally easy to get along with making them lovable for every people and animals around them. In this light, they are not to be expected to make as a great watchdog. You may ought to be satisfied that they can tag along with your brisk walking routine and play fetch better than any other breeds.

In general, all dogs even if they have started out with great health condition would be susceptible to illnesses if they have been bred with carelessness. Although the most common illness there is for Golden Retrievers is cancer they are also prone to have progressive retinal atrophy which is a kind of eye disorder that may cause blindness, cataracts, Von Willebrand’s Disease, a type of bleeding or blood clotting disorder, heart problems and dysplasia within the hip and elbow area which are triggered by the very rapid growth of puppies during pregnancy. Poor breeding practices would also result in puppies having an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder manifested by licking and tail chasing. They may also turn out very aggressive and show other similar negative behaviors.

During pregnancy, Golden Retrievers easily gains weight. Hence, it is important that they are fed with the proper nutrition and a healthy balanced diet. They should also be kept fit and slim through daily exercise. They should be taken for a walk on a regular basis.

Dogs too have specialist that can provide them of medical check-ups and diagnosis including veterinarian ophthalmologist and cardiologist. They should be taken in annually to have a complete check-up.

When Golden Retrievers would be used for breeding they should be tested specifically for any signs of dysplasia and eye problems to avoid such conditions from being passed on to their young ones.