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Are there particular breeds that are more susceptible to Demodectic mange?

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There are different opinions about this subject. Most veterinarians are going to tell you to wait to see how your puppy will fare if it is noticed right after birth. Since all puppies are born with the demodectic mange mites, the ones with the weaker immune system will have the breakout. Most veterinarians will tell you to neuter/spay puppies that have apparent mange symptoms. Demodectic mange IS a hereditary disease and will be passed on to puppies from the MOTHER.
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Are Some Breeds More Susceptible Than Others?

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For some reason, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, Pit Bulls, Labrador Retrievers and Rottweilers, as well as other black and tan breeds seem to be particularly prone to Parvo, and seem to succumb to it faster and with a lower chance of recovery than any other breed. It is important to remember, however, that any breed can get Parvovirus, so be sure to keep your dog's vaccinations up to date.
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For some reason, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, and other black and tan breeds are especially prone to Parvo, and seem to succumb to parvo faster and with less chance of recovery than any other breed. If you have one of these breeds, it's even more important to make certain your puppy or dog gets immunized properly. But these breeds are not alone -- the Parvovirus can affect all breeds.
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Depression Are there certain breeds that are more susceptible to hypothyroidism?

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Most dogs who are affected by hypothyroidism fall into the mid to large size category. Many breeds are affected by this disease, including (but not limited to):
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What Breeds Are Used?

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We primarily use Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, and German Shepherds. We have found that a mix of these breeds can be the best of both worlds.
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Who is susceptible to contracting the disease?

People in close contact with poultry are more susceptible to contracting avian flu. The elderly, children and people with chronic illness have a higher risk of developing complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia.
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Who is most susceptible to herpes?

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Anyone who has sex; this includes vaginal, oral, or anal contact. But most people with genital herpes never recognize the signs of infection. So there are lots of people who have herpes and don't even know it.
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Are all species of bison susceptible?

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Yes. There are reliable scientific reports of MCF in both European and American bison (Bison bonasus and B.bison, respectively). MCF occurs in the Plains subspecies (B. bison bison), which is the basis of the commercial bison industry in North America. We are not aware of confirmed cases of MCF in Woodland bison (B. bison athabascae) but we recently found that they are subclinically infected at about the same rate as are the Plains bison.
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Are some breeds better dancers than others?

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So far no one breed has emerged as having more ability than another at dancing. It is true though, that older cats are not so keen on dancing and in general the more social a cat is the more likely it is to enjoy the dance interaction.
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Will the Companion System cause, or be susceptible to radio interference?

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Unlike ISM-band systems, the Companion System operates in a dedicated radio band, reducing the likelihood of interference from other radio systems. Also, since this system operates at very low power levels, it is unlikely that it will interfere with other electronics.
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Who is susceptible to Clinical Depression?

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Depression is increasingly being diagnosed in adolescents ages 11 to 20. Many stressors which can contribute to the onset of depression are present in those years: separating physically and psychologically from one's family; managing the increase in personal freedom; dealing with the successes and disappointments that occur in academic, athletic, and extracurricular activities; developing and losing love relationships; and experiencing the death of a loved one. (Back to top)
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Why are cats more susceptible then dogs?

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Cats generally have a greater percentage of their food in wet form so by rights they would be ingesting more melamine per kg of body weight then a dog. Also, when a cat is not feeling well, they will begin to shut down faster then a dog – they will stop eating and drinking – hindering the body’s natural abilities to heal itself. Lastly, renal failure is more common in cats then dogs so there is a greater chance of underlying or undiagnosed kidney disease in a cat.
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Are humans susceptible to BSE?

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Although not scientifically proven, there is strong epidemiologic and laboratory data linking a rare, degenerative, fatal brain disorder in humans called variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) to the consumption of BSE-contaminated product. This type of disease begins primarily with psychiatric symptoms and affects younger patients (median age, 28 years).
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Are steel roofs more susceptible to lightning strikes?

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Steel roofing is no more susceptible to lightning than other roofing materials. It has been demonstrated that lightning strikes most frequently the highest points of terrain. Where concerns exist, lightning rods can be installed on roofs that are the highest point of surrounding terrain.
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Why are women more susceptible to knee injuries than men?

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Even in today's politically correct atmosphere there still remain some differences between men and women. Although anyone can sustain a knee injury women are at an increased risk for ligament tears. When women go through their monthly hormonal cycles the level of estrogen in their bloodstream increases, increased estrogen can lead to looser joint that can in turn get out of alignment making a tear more likely. Women also tend to have smaller ACL's than men.
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What makes some dogs more susceptible to ear infections than others?

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Breed. Ear infections may occur in any breed, but Cocker Spaniels, Shar Peis, Poodles and other floppy eared dogs are the most susceptible. Cocker Spaniels are predisposed to ear infections because they have more secretory glands than other breeds. Sharpeis are predisposed because of the conformation of their ear canal. Poodles are more prone to ear infections because of excessive hair in the ear canal, trapping moisture. Allergies.
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Are all dogs susceptible to diabetes?

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Dogs of all ages can get diabetes. Diabetes most typically occurs in older dogs. Intact (un-spayed) female dogs are affected most commonly.
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Why are men more susceptible?

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Men are more prone to hernias than women because of basic differences in anatomy. Two of the places where hernias occur most often have very different functions in men and women. The internal ring, through which the testicles descend before birth is one of these areas. The peritoneum, a sac which envelopes the abdominal cavity, is another possible weak spot.
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Are there any typical pathologies of these breeds?

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According to our experience I should not say that there are any diseases particularly connected with these breeds. Obviously as every giant breeds it has some predispositions connected with its big dimension. But it would be more correct to say that there are some diseases that recur in certain "families", probably genetically transmittable (as it happens in every breed), but not specific of these breeds.
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Are there breeds of dogs or cats that are less likely to produce allergy?

No. If you are allergic to cats, you'll more than likely be allergic to all varieties of cats. The same holds true for dogs. The allergen that produces the symptoms is shared amongst all breeds. (There is some evidence to indicate that people might be slightly less allergic to certain breeds of dogs, but usually there is significant allergy no matter what breed is considered.)
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Which dogs most commonly bite? Are some breeds more likely to bite than others?

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The breeds most commonly involved in both bite injuries and fatalities changes from year to year and from one area of the country to another, depending on the popularity of the breed. Although genetics do play some part in determining whether a dog will bite, other factors such as whether the animal is spayed or neutered, properly socialized, supervised, humanely trained, and safely confined play significantly greater roles.
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Do you separate large aggressive breeds from "family dogs"?

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If you have a "family dog" and you are worried that your dog will be mauled by some Pit Bull- please stop watching too much tv. No aggressive dogs are allowed here. All the dogs that come here have been approved. They are family dogs. Just because a dog is a so called happy all around good dog breed does not guarantee it staying here. Every Pit Bull who has stayed here has been happy, sociable and stable. I can't say that of all Goldens and Labs.
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How many breeds of dairy cattle are there?

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There are six main breeds of dairy cows: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey and Milking Shorthorn.
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Are there any other breeds of dogs that have this problem?

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Many breeds of dogs have similar forms of Cerebellar Degeneration. However, there are no breeds that have a syndrome with the liver lesions as well.
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Working Dog Foundation Frequently Asked Questions
The most common breed used is the German Shepherd Dog. Another breed frequently seen is the Belgian Malinois. Most police departments want a dog that can be a "dual-purpose" police dog. This means a dog that can be a Patrol K-9 plus one other area of expertise, such as narcotics or bomb detection.
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What breeds are sent and why?

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Bóthar heifers are Holstein Friesians as they thrive in the countries to which they are sent and also because they have a high milk yield.
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Are there breeds of llamas?

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Although "breed," in the strictest sense of the word, is applied only to a population that reproduces entirely true-to-type, breeds are in fact in constant evolution. South Americans produced at least two breeds of llama (ccara for work and lanuda for fiber production); early North American breeders mixed them up, with predictable consequences -- mutts that are only mediocre at best for packing and fiber production.
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Do you accept all breeds?

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Yes, all dogs are welcome. Owners need to certify that their pet(s) have not harmed or shown aggression toward any person or other pet. If a pet shows aggression he/she may be expelled from daycare.
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