Genetic DisordersGenetic Disorders

Affenpinscher Affenpinscher

Introduction Introduction

When choosing any breed of dog you must be When choosing any breed of dog you must be aware of potential health concerns aware of potential health concerns All dogs mixes and pure bred can have health All dogs mixes and pure bred can have health concerns concerns The more popular breeds and their mixes will The more popular breeds and their mixes will have more genetic problems listed and more have more genetic problems listed and more likely to have puppies with problems . . likely to have puppies with problems . . Make sure your breeder offers a written health Make sure your breeder offers a written health guarantee good for one year.guarantee good for one year.Have the puppy heath checked at your Have the puppy heath checked at your Veterinarian.Veterinarian.

Musculoskeletal DisordersMusculoskeletal Disorders

Hip dysplasiaHip dysplasia The hip joint is a "ball and socket" joint: the "ball" (the The hip joint is a "ball and socket" joint: the "ball" (the top part of the thigh bone or femur) fits into a "socket" formed by the top part of the thigh bone or femur) fits into a "socket" formed by the pelvis. If there is a loose fit between these bones, and the ligaments pelvis. If there is a loose fit between these bones, and the ligaments which help to hold them together are loose, the ball may slide part which help to hold them together are loose, the ball may slide part way out of the socket (subluxate). With time, as this occurs way out of the socket (subluxate). With time, as this occurs repeatedly, other degenerative changes in the joint occur (also repeatedly, other degenerative changes in the joint occur (also called osteoarthritis) and your dog will become painful, lame and called osteoarthritis) and your dog will become painful, lame and weak in the hind end.weak in the hind end.

This disease is progressive; that is, it gets worse with time.This disease is progressive; that is, it gets worse with time.

Eye DisordersEye Disorders

CataractsCataracts: : Can be congenital, juvenile or Can be congenital, juvenile or as a result of old age as a result of old age

In ConclusionIn ConclusionAffenpinchers have 2 health concerns Disorders relatively common in this breed are : Hip Dysplasia

Note above disorder(s) is very common in this breed. Do not take lightly the other disorders. Some are very serious .

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About the PresenterAbout the Presenter

Member of the Canine Ambassador Program with Orange Empire Member of the Canine Ambassador Program with Orange Empire Dog Club. Educating people in the joy canines bring into our lives Dog Club. Educating people in the joy canines bring into our lives through their relationship, interaction, and unconditional love. through their relationship, interaction, and unconditional love. Pet Professional specializing in the training of puppies in Sun Valley Pet Professional specializing in the training of puppies in Sun Valley since 1974 . since 1974 . Breeder of Silky Terriers and Wire Fox TerriersBreeder of Silky Terriers and Wire Fox TerriersMy boarding, training and breeding kennel was awarded Small My boarding, training and breeding kennel was awarded Small Business of the Year 2000 Business of the Year 2000 Better Business Bureau A+ rating Better Business Bureau A+ rating I have owned and/or bred 21 Conformation Champions including 6 I have owned and/or bred 21 Conformation Champions including 6 International Champions International Champions Member and former Vice President of the City of Angels Silky Member and former Vice President of the City of Angels Silky Terrier ClubTerrier ClubPast President of Sun Valley Chamber of CommercePast President of Sun Valley Chamber of CommerceHave also served on the boards of Associated Terrier Breeders, Have also served on the boards of Associated Terrier Breeders, Animal Safe Haven Foundation, United Chambers of CommerceAnimal Safe Haven Foundation, United Chambers of Commerce