How to Health Concerns of Mixed Breed Dogs

Mixed breed dogs are special and unique. One thing that sets them apart from purebred dogs is their health problems and predisposition to health conditions. As a new, loving member of your family, you want to ensure that you address any health problems early and expertly to keep your pet healthy for as many years to come as possible.

Instructions

1. The genetic diversity of a mixed breed dog gives them a greater chance of having overall good health and energy. This is because two unrelated genes have a lesser chance of being defective. When defective genes pair up they cause health problems.

2. Mixed breed dogs also tend to be moderate in size and shape. This means they aren't going to have physical features which increase their risk of health problems.

3. There is some risk with mixed breed dogs. Purebred dogs have undergone medical testing to determine genetic conditions. However, when it comes to mixed breed dogs the parents are rarely tested for genetic disorders. For this reason mixed dogs can be more prone to genetic disorders than purebred dogs.

4. Some mixed breed dogs can have health problems similar to purebred dogs. This is because the defective gene can come from two separate parents and pair up in the puppy. This is most common in cross breeds such as the "Cockapoo" or "Goldendoodle". Both the Cocker Spaniel and Poodle or Golden Retriever and Poodle have similar health defects that can pair up even if they aren't a purebred dog.

Tips & Warnings

• Always get a dog from a reputable source.

• Make sure you can see the parents of the pets before making a decision or at the very least have a health history for the parents.