Newfoundland Dog Health Problems - Health Issues in Newfoundland Dogs

Your Online Guide to Common Health Conditions Affecting Newfoundland Dog Dogs and Puppies

Like any purebred or designer breed of dog, the Newfoundland Dog dog breed can inherit certain canine disorders from it's ancestors. We've provided information about common Newfoundland Dog health problems below.

Please note that while these health issues can occur in the breed, buying a puppy from a highly reputable, knowledgeable Newfoundland Dog 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 Newfoundland Dog companion. Choose your breeder carefully - and NEVER buy a Newfoundland Dog puppy from a pet store or newspaper ad.

Common health concerns for your Newfoundland include; SAS, cytinuria, elbow dysphasia, CHD, gastric torsion. Also of note are Osteochondritis Dissecans, entropion, ectropionm vWD, cataracts, cruciate ligament rupture and epilepsy.

Newfoundland Dog Health Resources Online