 Your
Online Guide to Common Health Conditions Affecting Havanese Dogs
and Puppies
Like any purebred or designer breed of dog, the
Havanese dog breed can
inherit certain canine disorders from it's ancestors. We've provided
information about common Havanese health problems below.
Please note that while these health issues can occur in the breed,
buying a puppy from a highly reputable, knowledgeable
Havanese
breeder who is knowledgeable about health issues in the breed, and actively
screens for these disorders can go a long way towards having a healthy,
long lived and joyful Havanese companion. Choose your breeder carefully
- and NEVER buy a Havanese puppy from a pet store or newspaper ad.
Like any breed of dog, the Havanese is subject to a variety of health concerns. Your best bet is, when deciding to choose a new Havanese puppy, check around with several breeders and ask about the various health issues that can affect these beautiful little dogs. A reputable breeder should be well-versed in the health concerns and should be able to give you more details, as well as showing you the sire and dam of your potential puppy. Some of the health problems that can affect Havanese Dogs include:
•Juvenile cataracts
•Chondrodysplasia
•Legg-Calve-Perthes (LCP)
•Elbow dysplasia
•Liver abnormalities
•Cardiac problems
Again, a responsible breeder will be well educated about these problems that can occur in the Havanese breed and have their breeding dogs undergo rigorous testing to help ensure that their puppies will not have these disorders. It is extremely important that you educate yourself about health conditions affecting the Havanese so that you can be sure you are dealing with a breeder from whom you will acquire a healthy, well socialized puppy.
Havanese Health Resources Online
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