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Which illnesses and problems are typical to the breed?

Bernese mountain dog
The long coat, which keeps the dog warm, is typical for the breed but does mean that he is uncomfortable in hot climates. The Bernese Dog is particularly comfortable and happy on cold winter days. with all larger breeds problems with joints such as HD (Hip Displasia), ED (Elbow Displasia) and osteochondrosis in the shoulders, elbows, knees and ankle joints may occur. The problem is being kept under control through consequent breeding and exclusion of dogs with symptoms.
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For which illnesses or problems are these medicines used?

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These medicines are used to treat anxiety, seizures, panic attacks, severe agitation and insomnia. When someone is addicted to alcohol or other sedatives, the benzodiazepines are given in gradually smaller amounts to detoxify the person. They are also used to treat akathisia, a severe restlessness sometimes caused by anti-psychotic medicines.
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What are some typical installation problems?

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If you seem never to be able to execute Procmail from your .forward file, it could be that your site is using smrsh, the Sendmail Restricted Shell, for mail delivery. In this case, you should get a bounce message saying something like "procmail not available for sendmail programs" or "Cannot use <metacharacter> in command". In the former case, your admin has to explicitly tell smrsh that Procmail is a program you are allowed to call up from your .
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Can the constant exposure to colds and other illnesses at school contribute to voice problems?

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Can it ever! Close contact with kids who have upper respiratory infections is a hazard of the profession. Unfortunately, the common cold and sore throats usually involve your major voice-making organ (the larynx). When the membranes lining the vocal cords become infected or inflamed, you may note hoarseness, roughness and a lowering of pitch of the voice. Usually, these symptoms resolve when the virus has run its course.
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What medical problems are common to the breed?

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In general, the Cairn is a healthy breed. For more information, see www.cairnterrier.org/reboot/health.html. One advantage to adopting an older Cairn is that it is easier to determine if there will be any health issues than it is with a young puppy.
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Is This Breed For Me?

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Susie, the first Scottish Fold cat, was discovered in 1961 in the Tayside Region of Scotland, at a farm near Coupar Angus. She was a white barn cat with ears that folded downward and forward on her head. Her face resembled an "owl" or an "otter's face". A shepherd by the name of William Ross first noticed Susie's unique ears at a neighbor's barn. Since William and his wife Mary were Cat Fanciers they were fascinated with Susie.
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What genetic problems does this breed typically have?

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Although there are many genetic problems seen in all breeds, the most common in the Labrador are the following:
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What are the problems of this dog breed and how do you face them?

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From my personal experience I honestly believe that the Spanish Mastiff has got less problems than many others Molossian dogs, for examples types of dysplasia, skin problem, callus, teeth or other, which are very evident in other Molossian dog breed. Of course with the Spanish Mastiff, being a dog of big size, it is important to place great attention on the skeletal development of the puppy, but this is a must towards any dog of giant breed.
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For what illnesses or problems can I use homeopathy?

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Behavioral problems with no tissue damage (insomnia, anxiety, thunder phobia, breeding/nursing problems, etc) Conditions with no good treatment (wounds, viral diseases, emphysema, etc.) where much relief and little harm are possible if using remedies. Instead of surgery for fibroids, gallstones, skin masses, etc. when immediate action is not required.
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What are the typical problems with client-supplied PC or Mac graphics files?

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Common problems with supplied files from amateur or part-time designers, typically involve file and font incompatibilities, missing bleed and crop/fold/perf marks and poor color matching, (due to improper monitor calibration and a general lack of understanding of the CMYK process) which means the final output can vary DRAMATICALLY from what you see on your monitor. If you have never done this before, your CD or DVD cover isn't a great place to experiment.
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What Are Mental Illnesses?

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Mental illnesses are diseases that interupt ones ability to think, feel and behave in a manner in which society demands. These diseases vary greatly in affect and severity and can go unnoticed for an entire lifetime. Depression: A clinical mood disorder associated with low mood that prevents a person from leading a normal life. Types of depression include: Major depression, bipolar depression, dysthymia, and seasonal depression (seasonal affective disorder).
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What health problems does the breed have?

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The Bernese is a hardy dog, but not without his problems. Like all large breeds, problems exist with bones in growing puppies, such as hip and elbow dysplasia and osteochondrosis (OCD, which affects the shoulder. Another serious problem is the frequency in which cancer seems to occur. This may be related to auto-immune problems. Flea allergies are common, but can be managed with flea control on the dog and in his environment.
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The breed has a problem called axonal dystrophy which affects dogs while still in puppyhood. The puppy will look spastic and not be able to handle it's body properly. This should not be a problem for the average puppy buyer. The breeders are all working diligently to remove the problem from the gene pool altogether. There also have been cases of seizures and juvenile cataracts that show up occasionally.
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Question: Do Cornish Rex have any health problems unique to the breed?

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Answer: Being a relatively new breed, the Cornish Rex maintains the vigor of a mixed breed cat. The problems seen in some breeds due to breeding for extremes in body type are not seen in the Cornish Rex. Two health concerns, that also affect some other breeds are blood type incompatibility (which can cause an Rh factor type syndrome that can cause fading kittens), but we blood type all our breeding cats and have not had a problem with incompatibilities.
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What kinds of health problems are common in the breed?

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Health problems in Shilohs are much like the health problems in German Shepherds and other large breed dogs including: hip dysplasia, pancreatitis, hypothyroidism, bloat/torsion, mitral valve murmurs, SAS, and allergies.
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What are the most typical application problems?

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Symptom: A belief that the proper equipment is placed in the environment and the demonstration is unsuccessful. Problem: Too much ozone accumulation within the environment, as a result of improper purifier control setting, and / or lack of air movement.
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What are the Typical Symptoms of Engine Problems?

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Excessive smoke from tailpipe; excessive oil consumption; knocking or tapping sounds; low oil pressure; low compression; water mixing in oil; oil getting into the air cleaner and/or radiator.
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What Are Some Typical Chimney Problems and Solutions?

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Cold hearths and odors when no fire is burning. The air in a chimney that runs up the outside of the house gets chilled, so the draft in the chimney is less than the stack effect of the house. The chimney back drafts, making the hearth cold and causing unpleasant odors. Install the chimney inside the building, keep it as warm and as tall as the building and it will make draft, even when no fire burns. Open door smoke spillage: when you reload, smoke rolls out the door.
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What are some typical examples of problems you solve?

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For an entrepreneur with a small service business, I helped her with a strategy to negotiate a new contract with one of her clients. For a consumer products company, I helped them resolve a conflict between their sales director and one of their top reps. For a residential construction firm, I helped them rewrite job descriptions to stop conflicts between two senior staff members. For a manufacturing firm, I helped them plan how to address performance issues with their CFO.
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How do I breed my Cichlid?

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First, knowledge is power. If you are trying to breed a particular fish, consult a good reference book, a knowledgeable pet shop or a local aquarium society-- like GCCA!. Many fish have very specific requirements; others will breed at the drop of a hat, under the most adverse conditions. Provide suitable habitat; large enough with appropriate type spawning sites for the type of fish being kept Start out with more that a pair.
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What is the breed's ancestry?

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The Spanish brought Andalusians (with Spanish/North African Barb blood) and the Spanish Jennet (a smooth-gaited riding horse of the old world) and carefully blended these in Peru to create the Peruvian Paso Horse-designated a "National Treasure" in Peru.
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What are some of the breed characteristics?

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Color: "Every color you have ever seen, and a few you haven't." Solid colors prevail. Bay, chestnut, gray, roan, palomino, black, etc. (Rarely pintos, no appaloosas.) Appearance: Large eyes, long mane and tail, good solid body, strong, yet refined legs, high headset (proud) when in action, rounded croup and low tail set. Termino": The natural showy outward rolling of the front limbs when the horse is moving foreword. Pasos are born with this characteristic.
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Where else can I find information on the breed?

Cat Fanciers: Scottish Fold: Cat Breed FAQ
Another place to find information about Scottish Folds and breeders is to contact the International Scottish Fold Association. This is a CFA (Cat Fanciers Association) affiliated breed club. If you send a #10 SASE to ISFA, 12500 Skyline Dr., Burnsville, MN, 55337-2920, they will send you information on the breed itself and a list of member breeders.
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SHOULD I BREED MY DOG?

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There is a great deal of responsibility involved in breeding a dog. Hopefully, it is not just something that happens', but is preceded by a great deal of research and veterinary testing.
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Considering the amount of health issues in casually bred Miniature Schnauzers, breeding is a very important decision. Having puppies is a lot of work and effort. Some want to breed to get their 'investment' back or to make some money. This is not wise considering the number of poor quality, casually bred members of the breed there are already. Breeding should not be taken casually. Serious breeders give a lot of thought to heredity of conformation, health and temperament.
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What is the official name of the breed?

Randall Cattle Frequently Asked Questions Page
The official and correct name of the breed is "Randall". This is the only name used by the Registry since its inception. History: Since the rescue of the Randalls from the Randall farm in 1985, and the re-rescue by Cynthia Creech in 1987, several names have been applied to the cattle, "Randall Lineback", "Randall Blue", "Randall Blue Lineback", and "Randall".
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When do wolves breed?

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Wolves breed at slightly different times, depending on where they live. For example, gray wolves in the Great Lakes Region breed in February to March, while gray wolves in the Arctic may breed slightly later in March to April.
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Is the breed recognized?

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TICA has recognized the Bengal, and there are many Champion Bengals. Our Breeding program has Bengals of champion blood. Only recently, the summer of 1997, has ACFA once again allowed Bengals show status. Years back some unscrupulous breeders passed off foundation cats as Bengals. At one of CFA's shows a foundation cat was unruly and Bengals were yanked from the shows. Everyone paid the price, and only now has the wrong been righted.
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